Last season did not start well for the Tipton-Rosemark Academy football team. There’s really no debating that. The Rebels lost their first six games. They still managed to make the playoffs, but the early season stumbles affected the team’s morale. That hasn’t been a problem this season. After the Rebels beat South Fulton 21-14 on the road Friday night, TRA is 3-0 for the first … [Read more...] about The TRA Rebels are 3-0 after defeating South Fulton
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‘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
Friday night previews for Brighton, Covington, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark
For two local teams, their playoff hopes are on the line tonight. The other two are tuning up for the postseason. Here's a quick look at tonight's games for Brighton, Covington, Munford and TRA. What: Munford (8-0 overall, 4-0 Region 8-5A) vs. Kingsbury (1-7, 0-4) Where: Munford When: Friday at 7 p.m. Players to watch: Munford - QB Jordan Bell, RB Braxton Sharp, RB Jace Hodgin, … [Read more...] about Friday night previews for Brighton, Covington, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark
Three key plays lead to Tipton-Rosemark loss in region play
[metaslider id=11232] Though Tipton-Rosemark Academy lost by 24 points at home to Fayette Academy Friday night in DII-A-West play, if three plays had gone a little differently, there likely would have been a different result. The first came when tight end Eason Wells hit Brady Orr on a trick play. The 58-yard touchdown pass, which was nearly tipped by a TRA defender, put … [Read more...] about Three key plays lead to Tipton-Rosemark loss in region play
Football roundup: Munford, Brighton, Tipton-Rosemark lose Week 6 games
[metaslider id=6681] Munford remained competitive with Hardin County for a while Friday night in Munford, but in the end the Tigers had too much firepower. Quarterback Rivers Hunt and wideout Kaydin Pope, both high-level college prospects, had big games and Hardin County, which is ranked second in the AP Class 4A state poll, beat Munford 42-14. Pope caught six passes for 175 … [Read more...] about Football roundup: Munford, Brighton, Tipton-Rosemark lose Week 6 games
A region title game in September? That’s what we’ve got tonight
Today is Sept. 18 and the Region 8-5A title will be decided tonight. Do what now? Further explanation as to how that can be true follows, but I'm sure you can figure out the reason. It rhymes with stroma of iris. If you're interested (which seems doubtful) what that word means, it's a medical term that has something to do with the eyeball. I started reading about it on … [Read more...] about A region title game in September? That’s what we’ve got tonight
Week 4 previews: Covington looking to claim Tipton County title again
As far as I know, there's no trophy for whichever team wins the unofficial Tipton County football title for beating the other two. Hey, there's an idea for somebody to tackle. One thing I do know, however, is that Covington has beaten Munford and Brighton the last two seasons and would have two more trophies in its trophy case if that hardware existed. Covington beat Munford … [Read more...] about Week 4 previews: Covington looking to claim Tipton County title again