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Munford center Jayson Williams gets his moment during Rhodes signing ceremony

By Jeff Ireland on June 19, 2020

[metaslider id=5863] Back on March 30, Munford High senior basketball player Jayson Williams made his commitment to play basketball at Rhodes College publicly known. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, however, a traditional signing ceremony where coaches, friends and family gather to celebrate the moment was impossible. Williams finally got his moment three and a half months … [Read more...] about Munford center Jayson Williams gets his moment during Rhodes signing ceremony

Munford basketball coach Ryan Ross leaving for job at South-Doyle

By Jeff Ireland on June 3, 2020

The goal of most coaches is to leave a program in better shape than when they arrived and that’s certainly the case for Ryan Ross and Munford High basketball. When Ross arrived five seasons ago the program was struggling. Four seasons later, in 2019, the Cougars won a district title. Now the program will have to try and continue that success under new leadership. Ross announced … [Read more...] about Munford basketball coach Ryan Ross leaving for job at South-Doyle

Munford’s Jayson Williams makes commitment to play basketball at Rhodes College

By Jeff Ireland on March 31, 2020

When Munford senior Jayson Williams tried out for the Cougar basketball team as a 5-11 freshman, earning a basketball scholarship was the furthest thing from his mind. He didn’t even play in middle school. Even as a junior he was only 6-4 and colleges aren’t really looking for post players that size. But he shot up three more inches to 6-7, enjoyed a solid senior season and … [Read more...] about Munford’s Jayson Williams makes commitment to play basketball at Rhodes College

Q & A: Quit asking Munford center Jayson Williams how tall he is

By Jeff Ireland on February 6, 2020

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

HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS PREVIEW: Munford Cougars lost four starters from district title team

By Jeff Ireland on November 18, 2019

Head coach: Ryan Ross (5th season) Last season: 22-11, lost to Bolton in region semifinals Starters lost: 4 Starters returning: 1 Players to watch: G T.J. Tyus, F Javaris Tolton, F Jason Williams, F Jermal Harvey, G D’Anthony Vann, G Levi Poindexter Considering the Cougars lost four three-year starters – Kylan Cunningham, Kyree Cunningham, James Farrow and Landon Winter – from … [Read more...] about HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS PREVIEW: Munford Cougars lost four starters from district title team

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