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Tipton-Rosemark hires Kurt Couvion as head boys’ basketball coach

By Jeff Ireland on June 24, 2022

Former Tipton-Rosemark Academy boys' basketball coach Cedric Anderson, who left TRA earlier this year to take a coaching job at Harding Academy, had a lot of success during his tenure with the Rebels. When TRA's administrators began looking around for a replacement, they obviously wanted to keep the momentum going with another talented coach. They appear to have done just … [Read more...] about Tipton-Rosemark hires Kurt Couvion as head boys’ basketball coach

Tipton-Rosemark rallies past Webb to earn another state tournament berth

By The Leader on March 1, 2021

[metaslider id=8128] Sounds of fans cheering could be heard down Rosemark Road due to the Tipton Rosemark boys’ basketball team advancing to the Division II-A state tournament after beating Knoxville Webb 50-48 in a thrilling battle Saturday night at home.  This will be the second time in three years the TRA boys will be going to compete in the final four. The Rebels (17-3) … [Read more...] about Tipton-Rosemark rallies past Webb to earn another state tournament berth

High school hoops preview: Lady Rebels reload after losing two 1,000-point scorers

By Jeff Ireland on December 2, 2020

Head coach: Cedric Anderson (2nd season) Last season: 23-5, lost to Tipton Christian Academy in state semifinals Starters lost: 2 Starters returning: 3 Players to watch: G Brianna Hall, G Raven Sims, F Jordan Allen, G Kat Turner, F Sarah Allyn Thornell, G Savanna Owens For most teams, losing the top two scorers in program history would be devastating. As for the … [Read more...] about High school hoops preview: Lady Rebels reload after losing two 1,000-point scorers

High school hoops preview: Tipton-Rosemark boys return D-I signee Alex Anderson

By Jeff Ireland on November 25, 2020

Head coach: Cedric Anderson (4th season) Last season: 19-7, lost to Webb School in sub-state Starters lost: 2 Starters returning: 3 Players to watch: G Alex Anderson, G Cameron Dunnigan, G Tyler Byrd, F Ethan Stewart Alex Anderson had to do a lot last season The 6-7 senior combo guard who has signed with D-I South Alabama was the focus of all of Rosemark's opponents last … [Read more...] about High school hoops preview: Tipton-Rosemark boys return D-I signee Alex Anderson

TRA senior Alex Anderson signs D-I scholarship with South Alabama

By The Leader on November 23, 2020

The Alex Anderson Era at Tipton-Rosemark Academy didn't have such a humble beginning. The confident freshman arrived on campus proud of his family's legacy and knowing his own potential to be a Division-I caliber talent. Luckily for the TRA Rebel Basketball program the youngest Anderson boy has fulfilled his destiny from racking up several awards the past three seasons, team … [Read more...] about TRA senior Alex Anderson signs D-I scholarship with South Alabama

Tipton-Rosemark Lady Rebels see early lead evaporate in state semifinal loss to Trinity Christian

By Jeff Ireland on March 6, 2020

[metaslider id=4469] NASHVILLE - During a shuttle bus ride Thursday afternoon to Allen Arena on the campus of Lipscomb University, about 20 Trinity Christian Academy students asked the driver to turn up the volume on the famous Gloria Gaynor song "I Will Survive." They all sang along with Gaynor, excited to watch their team, ranked first in the state all year, play … [Read more...] about Tipton-Rosemark Lady Rebels see early lead evaporate in state semifinal loss to Trinity Christian

Rosemark Lady Rebels make history with state berth, but still feel like ‘something’s missing’

By Jeff Ireland on March 3, 2020

[metaslider id=4388] One year ago, Megan Sanfratello and Abby West sat in a Tipton-Rosemark Academy classroom and talked to a reporter about the disappointment of narrowly missing a state tournament berth for a second straight season. The Lady Rebels won 25 games that season, including 17 straight to start the year, and things seemed to be trending toward the program's first … [Read more...] about Rosemark Lady Rebels make history with state berth, but still feel like ‘something’s missing’

Postseason hoops: Brighton and Munford move on to region tourney; TRA girls one win away from state tourney berth

By Jeff Ireland on February 26, 2020

[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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