The 2021 Covington High School softball season was bittersweet for Lanie Stafford. After finishing six straight seasons one win short of the state tournament, Covington edged South Gibson in a sectional to make state for the first time in 11 years. Stafford had to watch it all unfold from the dugout because she injured her right knee in the regular season finale. Her injury … [Read more...] about Problem solver Lanie Stafford signs softball scholarship with Jackson State Community College
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Tipton County baseball and softball teams ready to get started after losing 2020 season
Spring is always a special time for high school baseball and softball players. The weather is usually getting better and everything seems possible when practice gets started. This year, however, has an even more special feeling considering COVID shut down the 2020 season after just one week of play. “It really feels different because the last season we basically had was two … [Read more...] about Tipton County baseball and softball teams ready to get started after losing 2020 season
Local coaches depressed, confused, angry about suspension of spring sports due to coronavirus
Munford High School baseball coach Scotty Yount has been walking around his house like a zombie. When his phone rang Tuesday morning and he told his wife it was a newspaper reporter calling, his wife said, “Tell them you’re in a state of depression.” Covington softball coach Justus Cousar had to tell his team that next week’s trip to Gulf Shores, Ala. for a tournament has … [Read more...] about Local coaches depressed, confused, angry about suspension of spring sports due to coronavirus
