[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
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Lady Cougars take care of Brighton, will finish second or third in district
[metaslider id=7823] The Brighton-Munford girls' game Tuesday night in Brighton was pretty much a carbon copy of the game the teams played against one another two weeks ago in Munford. A Brighton team missing multiple starters struggled to score and handle Munford's pressure defense. The result was a 49-6 district win for Munford. The Lady Cougars started the game on an 11-0 … [Read more...] about Lady Cougars take care of Brighton, will finish second or third in district
After moving from the West Coast to Munford, Reed and Spence became best friends
[metaslider id=7698] Six years ago Maiya Reed and Ciara Spence were living in separate cities 2,000 miles away from Munford. Reed was living in her home town of San Diego and Spence was in Spokane, Wash. When Reed was in the sixth grade and Spence in the seventh, both relocated to Munford. "With all the humidity here I thought the weather was terrible," Spence said, "but … [Read more...] about After moving from the West Coast to Munford, Reed and Spence became best friends
High school hoops preview: Young supporting cast will be key for Lady Cougars
Head coach: Steve Poindexter (11th season) Last season: 13-15, lost to Arlington in region quarterfinals Starters lost: 1 Starters returning: 4 Players to watch: G Maiya Reed, G Ciara Spence, G Brezia Cooper, G Abby Haun When the Lady Cougars hit the court this season, longtime head coach Steve Poindexter isn’t making any predictions, but he’s optimistic. “I like what we’ve … [Read more...] about High school hoops preview: Young supporting cast will be key for Lady Cougars
Munford soccer ends Brighton’s season and moves on to district title game
[metaslider id=6742] For a while Monday afternoon in Munford, it looked like the Lady Cougar soccer team was about to see its season end at the hands of its biggest rival. Taylor Couch scored on a goal assisted by Madisyn Kendall and Brighton led 1-0 late in the first half of a District 14-AAA tournament semifinal game. The winner would move on to the title game and qualify … [Read more...] about Munford soccer ends Brighton’s season and moves on to district title game
Q and A: Munford point guard Maiya Reed dishes on social media, culture shock and her stoic coach
Junior Munford point guard Maiya Reed led her team in scoring as a sophomore and is doing it again this season, averaging a county-high 20 points per game. A transplant from California, Reed is not a fan of chicken, likes social media and says her famously stoic coach smiles more than people might think. Q: When did you start playing basketball? A: I started playing when I … [Read more...] about Q and A: Munford point guard Maiya Reed dishes on social media, culture shock and her stoic coach
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS PREVIEW: Lady Cougars believe last season was an aberration
Head coach: Steve Poindexter (10th season) Last season: 9-17, lost to Liberty in district tournament play-in game Starters lost: 3 Starters returning: 2 Players to watch: G Maiya Reed, G Mary Richardson, G Ciara Spence, G Brezia Cooper, G Gabby Lincoln, G Abby Hawn The Lady Cougar program had some great seasons over the last nine years under head coach Steve Poindexter with … [Read more...] about HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS PREVIEW: Lady Cougars believe last season was an aberration