There were no high school team state titles this season, but man there were some close calls. The stories of those teams highlight the top five Tipton County sport stories of 2025. (The stories ranked six through 10 were posted/printed last week) No. 1 Munford baseball finishes one win away from state title The 2025 Munford High School baseball team nearly achieved … [Read more...] about The top five Tipton County sports stories of 2025
Nix Fullen
Tipton-Rosemark football drops a heartbreaker to MTCHS
The fans who attended Friday night’s matchup between Tipton-Rosemark Academy and Middle Tennessee Christian High School in Rosemark certainly got their money’s worth.“It was an exciting game, to say the least,” TRA coach William Dean said. “It was a close game till the bitter end. Unfortunately for us, they executed in crucial times more than we did.”The game featured four lead … [Read more...] about Tipton-Rosemark football drops a heartbreaker to MTCHS
Fullen runs wild as Tipton-Rosemark routs Fayette Academy in key league game
Fayette Academy was surely aware of Nix Fullen, a Mr. Football finalist last season, in advance of Friday’s DII-A showdown in Rosemark. It didn’t seem to matter. Fullen rushed for 303 yards on just 12 carries (a gaudy 25.3 yards per carry) and five touchdowns as TRA dominated early en route to a key 49-13 league win that improved their playoff prospects. Rosemark is now … [Read more...] about Fullen runs wild as Tipton-Rosemark routs Fayette Academy in key league game
Munford trip to Haywood highlights Week 5 football games
Here’s a quick look at what you need to know about all four matchups: What: Covington (4-0 overall, 0-0 7-3A) vs. Obion County Central (3-1, 0-1) When: Friday at 7 p.m. Where: Covington High School Players to watch: Covington – OL Jackson Kirby, LB Ty Beard, QB Walker Davis, RB Jaheim Smith The skinny: If one were to simply look at the records of Covington and … [Read more...] about Munford trip to Haywood highlights Week 5 football games
TRA football routs Harding Academy behind big night from Nix Fullen
Tipton-Rosemark jumped out to a 35-7 halftime lead Friday night at home in its league opener against Harding Academy and cruised from there to a 49-19 win. “The boys started really well and played with high energy throughout,” said TRA head coach William Dean. “Defense provided some great opportunities throughout the game as well.” As has been the case the last two years, … [Read more...] about TRA football routs Harding Academy behind big night from Nix Fullen
Behind big night from Nix Fullen, TRA defeats Halls
Things got a little dicey in the final moments Friday night in Halls, but Tipton-Rosemark made a big defensive play late and left town with a 40-32 non-league victory. The Rebels (1-1) were about to put the game away with a minute left when they drove to the Halls’ one-yard line with an eight-point lead in hand, but a fumble gave the Tigers one last chance. Halls got … [Read more...] about Behind big night from Nix Fullen, TRA defeats Halls
‘Playoff mentality’ helps Tipton-Rosemark qualify for state playoffs
When September turned to October, Tipton-Rosemark Academy head football coach William Dean made it clear to his team that, more or less, the postseason was starting immediately. The Rebels were 0-6 and about to finish off the regular season schedule with two straight region games. The stakes were simple: Win two and the season continues in the state playoffs. Lose either? … [Read more...] about ‘Playoff mentality’ helps Tipton-Rosemark qualify for state playoffs
Rosemark gets big games from Fullen cousins and Sam Cannon to move a win away from playoffs
In the days approaching Tipton-Rosemark's home game vs. Harding Academy last Friday, head coach William Dean had a very specific message for his team. "We told them they have to win the next two to be in, kind of a playoff mindset," Dean said. "If you win you get to keep playing, if you lose you're done." Rosemark chose the first option. Behind huge games from wideout Ellis … [Read more...] about Rosemark gets big games from Fullen cousins and Sam Cannon to move a win away from playoffs
