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Kalynn Howard becomes third Lady Charger to sign basketball scholarship

By Jeff Ireland on May 17, 2021

[metaslider id=8782] When Kalynn Howard was an eighth-grader at Crestview Middle School, Covington head coach Katrisha Glass went to one of her games and watched Howard score all but two of her team's points. "I said to myself, 'Man, we can't lose her,'" Glass said. "I was worried Tipton-Rosemark or somebody would try and get her." Howard ended up attending Covington the … [Read more...] about Kalynn Howard becomes third Lady Charger to sign basketball scholarship

Covington softball defeats Millington, Haywood in district action

By The Leader on April 13, 2021

[metaslider id=8590] The Covington Lady Charger softball team played three games at the Morris Hunter Invitational in Southaven on Saturday against some tough competition, dropping two of three to fall to 10-6 on the season. St. Benedict blanked CHS 3-0 in the opener. Ana Gover’s single and Kalynn Howard’s double were the only Covington hits. Lauren Vickery took the loss in … [Read more...] about Covington softball defeats Millington, Haywood in district action

Six area girls’ basketball players selected to play in prestigious all-star game

By Jeff Ireland on March 30, 2021

[metaslider id=8511] Six area basketball players, including three from Covington, were chosen to play in the 2021 Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee All-Star Game that was held Saturday at Blackmon High School in Murfreesboro. Felia Fayne, Kalynn Howard and DaNiyasia Robinson were the three from Covington who competed in the event. Maiya Reed of Munford and Brianna … [Read more...] about Six area girls’ basketball players selected to play in prestigious all-star game

Despite early lead, Covington falls to Macon County in state quarterfinals

By Jeff Ireland on March 12, 2021

[metaslider id=8364] When Covington played Macon County two years ago in the state quarterfinals, the Lady Chargers fell behind by eight points early, never led and lost by 18. Thursday morning inside Middle Tennessee State's Murphy Center, again against Macon County in the Class AA state quarterfinals, things went drastically different in the early going. Na'Kyla Gilliam … [Read more...] about Despite early lead, Covington falls to Macon County in state quarterfinals

Lady Chargers take down top-ranked South Side to earn state tournament berth

By Jeff Ireland on March 8, 2021

[metaslider id=8232] There was a sign on the Covington gym wall Saturday night during the Lady Chargers' sectional game against Jackson South Side that read, "Covington, you know?" It was a nod to the school's athletic success. However, considering South Side was the top-ranked team in the Class AA state poll and that South Side beat Covington's boys' basketball team in a … [Read more...] about Lady Chargers take down top-ranked South Side to earn state tournament berth

Lady Chargers overcome slow start to stay perfect in district play

By Jeff Ireland on January 27, 2021

[metaslider id=7711] Covington's closest district game this year was a 10-point win vs. Fayette-Ware. The Lady Chargers have won the rest by 20 points or more on the way to a 7-0 league record, so it wasn't a huge surprise they looked a little lackluster in the earl going Tuesday night at home against Millington, a team they beat by 26 a month ago. Covington (17-5) … [Read more...] about Lady Chargers overcome slow start to stay perfect in district play

Despite tough loss, Lady Charger coach believes team is headed in right direction

By Jeff Ireland on December 30, 2020

[metaslider id=7517] Covington Lady Charger basketball coach Katrisha Glass wants to make one thing clear. Despite being very unhappy with the way things unfolded Tuesday afternoon at Collierville High School in the Dragon Fire Classic semifinals, her team has done some good things over the first 15 games of the season. "I don't want to sound too negative," Glass said … [Read more...] about Despite tough loss, Lady Charger coach believes team is headed in right direction

Covington girls overwhelm short-handed Lady Cardinals

By Jeff Ireland on December 9, 2020

[metaslider id=7357] When the Brighton-Covington girls's game tipped off Tuesday night in Brighton, three Brighton freshmen and a sophomore were in the starting lineup and the team's best player, senior DeMiyah Gatlin, was in street clothes and wearing a knee brace. Late in the second quarter point guard Lana Vaden was injured and did not return. All that added up to a … [Read more...] about Covington girls overwhelm short-handed Lady Cardinals

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