[metaslider id=4300] Tuesday night in Newbern was not a pleasurable experience for the fans or players of two of Tipton County's boys' high school basketball teams. Munford and Brighton, playing in the District 13-AAA title and consolation games, respectively, lost by a combined 69 points at Dyer County High School. That's the bad news. The good news is that the season is … [Read more...] about Postseason hoops: Brighton and Munford move on to region tourney; TRA girls one win away from state tourney berth
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Everything you need to know about postseason hoops for Brighton, Covington, Munford and TRA
Two local teams will be looking to advance to the state tournament for a second straight season and six others will be trying to get in position to get there for the first time in decades - or, in some cases, the first time - as postseason play gets underway. Brighton, Covington and Munford begin district tournament play this week and Rosemark has already begun region … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about postseason hoops for Brighton, Covington, Munford and TRA
5 things to know as Brighton, Covington, Munford, Tipton-Rosemark prepare for the postseason
The most exciting part of the high school basketball season gets started next week as Brighton, Covington and Munford begin district tournament play and Tipton-Rosemark heads to the region tournament. Here are five things you need to know: The Covington Lady Chargers are looking dominant with the postseason approaching. Assuming Covington beats Ripley Friday in the … [Read more...] about 5 things to know as Brighton, Covington, Munford, Tipton-Rosemark prepare for the postseason
Munford guard Mary Richardson signs a basketball scholarship with Dyersburg State
Munford guard Mary Richardson was one of the better basketball players in Tipton County last season, but she wasn't sure she had the talent to play at the next level. Then came a strong first half of her senior season and a visit to Dyersburg State, where her mother, Trenna Richardson, is a professor. "I was going to go into the military," Richardson said. "My mom didn't want … [Read more...] about Munford guard Mary Richardson signs a basketball scholarship with Dyersburg State
Q & A: Quit asking Munford center Jayson Williams how tall he is
Munford senior center Jayson Williams is a busy guy. He works multiple days a week as a lifeguard at the YMCA in Millington while still managing to attend games and practices and maintain a 3.9 grade point average. He’s usually the tallest player on the court, but that wasn’t always the case. He was just 5-11 before growing a few inches every year to reach his current height. I … [Read more...] about Q & A: Quit asking Munford center Jayson Williams how tall he is
Brighton girls and boys sweep Munford in key district games
[metaslider id=3907] Midway through the third quarter of Tuesday night's District 13-AAA game between Munford and Brighton, Lady Cardinal senior Sylvia "Bug" Jones lunged for a loose ball, collided with Munford's Mary Richardson and ended up face down on the Munford court. She popped up pretty quickly and tried to carry on, but was evident she was injured as blood spilled on … [Read more...] about Brighton girls and boys sweep Munford in key district games
Brighton holds off Munford rally in wild district game
[metaslider id=3679] Things could not have started much worse for Munford in a District 13-AAA game Tuesday night in Brighton. The Cardinals raced to a 22-2 lead and Munford did not make its second field goal until T.J. Buford scored with 5:10 left in the second quarter. Things were far from settled, however. That Buford field goal started a 17-0 run that pulled the Cougars … [Read more...] about Brighton holds off Munford rally in wild district game
Munford Lady Cougars defeat Brighton to pick up first league win
[metaslider id=3671] Considering Brighton was coming off three straight wins, including an impressive district win at Dyer County last Friday, the Lady Cardinals were considered the favorite in their league matchup at home against Munford Tuesday night. It didn't look like it, though. Munford stayed in a 2-3 zone that frustrated Brighton the entire game and built an early … [Read more...] about Munford Lady Cougars defeat Brighton to pick up first league win
