Stan Gatlin, who had coached the Brighton High boys' basketball team for nine seasons, was informed last Friday by the BHS administration that he was no longer the coach. Gatlin had some good seasons during his tenure. According to a Twitter post made by Gatlin, he's the all-time winningest coach in program history and the only boys' basketball coach at Brighton to win … [Read more...] about Stan Gatlin and Brighton part ways
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Basketball preview: Brighton boys looking to leave rough season in rearview mirror
Head coach: Stan Gatlin (ninth season) Last season: 4-18, lost in district tournament Key players lost: Ken Hennings, Darrien Lewis, C.J. Bonner Key players returning: Jalen Terry, Nick Moore, Tyler Alston, Monterio Clark Brighton head coach Stan Gatlin has been around long enough to admit when a season did not go well, and last year's did not as Brighton managed just four … [Read more...] about Basketball preview: Brighton boys looking to leave rough season in rearview mirror
HOOPS PREVIEW: Brighton Cardinals return leading scorer and five seniors
Head coach: Stan Gatlin (eighth season) Last season: 11-6, lost in region quarterfinals Key players lost: DeMaryo Gatlin, Kejuan Dyson Key players returning: Ken Hennings, Andrew Thompson, Darrien Lewis, C.J. Bonner, Nick Moore, Emmanuel Thurman Brighton nearly won the regular season district title last season, but two narrow losses to Munford, including one in overtime, … [Read more...] about HOOPS PREVIEW: Brighton Cardinals return leading scorer and five seniors
Brighton’s DeMiyah Gatlin signs basketball scholarship with Southwest
During last basketball season Brighton senior DeMiyah Gatlin had a scholarship offer in hand from Jackson State Community College. She went to watch them play a game one night and they happened to be playing Southwest Tennessee Community College. Gatlin struck up a conversation with the Southwest coach after the game, one thing led to another and she decided to go with the … [Read more...] about Brighton’s DeMiyah Gatlin signs basketball scholarship with Southwest
High school hoops preview: Lady Cardinals will be very young this season
When asked how interesting it will be when the Lady Cardinals begin the 2020-21 basketball season without the benefit of a summer season, scrimmages or a jamboree, coach Stan Gatlin used five verys and laughed a little. On Nov. 23 he only had six players in his basketball class. He recruited a couple more from the halls. In time some players who are out are expected to join the … [Read more...] about High school hoops preview: Lady Cardinals will be very young this season
High school hoops preview: Brighton’s boys working on team chemistry
Head coach: Stan Gatlin (7th season) Last season: 13-16, lost to Arlington in region quarterfinals Starters lost: 2 Starters returning: 3 Players to watch: G DeMaryo Gatlin, G Kejuan Dyson, F Ken Hennings, G Jay Dancey Heading into a season with unproven players who will need to play big roles is never easy. It’s even harder when you haven’t gotten to see them play very much at … [Read more...] about High school hoops preview: Brighton’s boys working on team chemistry
Brighton’s Sylvia ‘Bugg’ Jones signs with East Central Community College
After starting as a freshman, Sylvia "Bugg" Jones saw her playing time decrease during her sophomore season. But as a junior, Jones found her groove and remained a big part of Brighton's success during her final two seasons. College coaches noticed. LaTaryl Williams, the head coach at East Central Community College, texted her last February when she was in art class. Her … [Read more...] about Brighton’s Sylvia ‘Bugg’ Jones signs with East Central Community College
Meet the Gatlin family in the first edition of ‘Full-court Press’
Welcome to the first episode of "Full-court Press." Over the next few weeks Leader Sports Editor Jeff Ireland will walk the length of the court with Tipton County basketball players and coaches and lob questions their way about hoops and anything else that pops into his mind. The first episode features Brighton head coach Stan Gatlin and his twin children, DeMaryo Gatlin and … [Read more...] about Meet the Gatlin family in the first edition of ‘Full-court Press’
