When CorTayza Flowers transferred from Brighton High School to Covington in advance of the 2020-21 basketball season, Covington head coach Katrisha Glass knew she was getting a good player. But she already had three really good seniors - Felia Fayne, Kalynn Howard and DaNiyasia Robinson - on the roster who had played together for multiple seasons. "She came in at a time when … [Read more...] about Covington standout CorTayza Flowers taking talents to Southwest Tennessee CC
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HOOPS PREVIEW: Covington Lady Chargers moving forward after massive loss of talent
Head coach: Katrisha Glass (ninth season) Last season: 25-6, lost to Macon County in the Class 2A state quarterfinals Key players lost: Kalynn Howard, Felia Fayne, DiNiyasia Robinson Key players returning: CorTayza Flowers, Nakya Gilliam, Kayla Pitts, Shamya Butler, Kendall Narcisse Most teams lose key seniors every season, but what Covington lost to graduation goes beyond … [Read more...] about HOOPS PREVIEW: Covington Lady Chargers moving forward after massive loss of talent
Kalynn Howard becomes third Lady Charger to sign basketball scholarship
[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’s Felia Fayne signs basketball scholarship with Itawamba CC
[metaslider id=8767] When Felia Fayne transferred from Brighton High to Covington for her sophomore year, she was pretty soft-spoken on a team full of girls who had been playing together for a while. "When she first got here you could tell she was trying to learn our system and see where she fit in," Covington head coach Katrisha Glass said. "She didn't say very much, but … [Read more...] about Covington’s Felia Fayne signs basketball scholarship with Itawamba CC
Despite early lead, Covington falls to Macon County in state quarterfinals
[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
[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
[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
[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
