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Tipton-Rosemark Academy

High school football preview: Sam Cannon, Ellis Fullen leading the way for Tipton-Rosemark

By Jeff Ireland on August 15, 2022

HEAD COACH: William Dean (2nd season) LAST YEAR: 6-4, lost to Friendship Christian in first round of DII-A playoffs RETURNING STARTERS: 6 offense, 6 defense KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: WR/QB Sam Cannon, WR/RB Ellis Fullen, OL Ben Downing, DB Aiden Petrowski KEY PLAYERS LOST: QB Payne Fullen, OL Gibson Phillips, WR Gavin West, OL Thomas Patton, LB Tyler Byrd, DB Cole Devitt When … [Read more...] about High school football preview: Sam Cannon, Ellis Fullen leading the way for Tipton-Rosemark

Top 10 Tipton County sports stories of the year

By Jeff Ireland on December 30, 2021

[metaslider id=9980] The year that was 2021, at least when it comes to sports, was much better than 2020. COVID-19 cancelled all spring sports in 2020 and had a major impact on football as well. There was still some issues here and there as far as COVID, but by and large seasons went off without a hitch and Tipton County-area teams found their fair share of success. Here are … [Read more...] about Top 10 Tipton County sports stories of the year

2021 FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Tipton-Rosemark Rebels are already comfortable with new coach

By Jeff Ireland on August 17, 2021

HEAD COACH: William Dean (1st season) LAST YEAR: 2-7, missed playoffs RETURNING STARTERS: 5 offense, 5 defense KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: QB Payne Fullen, WR/QB Sam Cannon, WR/RB Ellis Fullen, OL Gibson Phillips, OL Thomas Patton, OL Ben Wilson, DB Aiden Petrowski, K Nathan Washington, DB Jonathan Stewart, WR Gavin West KEY PLAYERS LOST: LB Tucker James, RB Tiger Vinson, OL … [Read more...] about 2021 FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Tipton-Rosemark Rebels are already comfortable with new coach

Brighton, Covington, Munford, TRA preparing for season openers in three weeks

By Jeff Ireland on July 29, 2021

[metaslider id=9235] This time last year, with the COVID pandemic wreaking havoc, trying to prepare for a high school football was, well, trying. Players had to practice and work out in small groups, temperatures were taken daily, cleanliness was taken to the extreme and there was a feeling of uncertainty about whether the season would even be played. This year, as the area’s … [Read more...] about Brighton, Covington, Munford, TRA preparing for season openers in three weeks

Green’s walk-off single sends Tipton-Rosemark baseball to state tournament

By Jeff Ireland on May 21, 2021

Moments after the Tipton-Rosemark Academy baseball team beat Grace Christian Academy this afternoon to clinch a berth in next week's DII-A State Tournament, the players were lining up behind the pitcher's mound for a group photo. Somebody yelled, "Wait for Pat!" Pat would be senior lead-off hitter Patrick Green, who hit a walk-off RBI-single in the bottom of the eighth inning … [Read more...] about Green’s walk-off single sends Tipton-Rosemark baseball to state tournament

Rosemark’s Jordan Allen signs volleyball scholarship with Christian Brothers

By Jeff Ireland on March 25, 2021

[metaslider id=8454] Two weeks into Jordan Allen's sophomore volleyball season she tore the anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee and missed the rest of the season. "She was going to be a big part of our team that year," said Tipton-Rosemark volleyball coach Amy Weatherington. "It was just devastating for her. She was crushed because she knew we were going to be … [Read more...] about Rosemark’s Jordan Allen signs volleyball scholarship with Christian Brothers

The top five Tipton County sports stories of the year

By Jeff Ireland on January 5, 2021

[metaslider id=7569] A global pandemic dominated the news during 2020 and forced the cancelation of several sports. However, before COVID-19 hit and when a path to playing sports during it was eventually figured out, several Tipton County-area athletes and teams accomplished some big things. Here are the top five sports stories of 2020: 5. Clay Busters win state, national … [Read more...] about The top five Tipton County sports stories of the year

Jacob Cole named head baseball coach at Tipton-Rosemark Academy

By Jeff Ireland on May 12, 2020

Ten days is all it took for the Tipton-Rosemark Academy administration to find a new baseball coach, and they didn’t have to look far. Jacob Cole, who had been an assistant at TRA for six years, accepted the head coaching position on Friday. He replaces Brad Smith, who resigned after 12-plus seasons at Rosemark to take the head job at Arlington High School. Cole was a … [Read more...] about Jacob Cole named head baseball coach at Tipton-Rosemark Academy

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