By David Perry Special to The Leader The Covington Lady Chargers’ memorable volleyball season came to a close Thursday night, as they fell to the Crockett County Lady Cavaliers in straight sets in the Class AA Sectional round. Crockett County swept the match 3–0 (25–22, 25–22, 25–18), ending Covington’s hopes of advancing to the TSSAA State Tournament. Although the … [Read more...] about Covington volleyball’s season ends after winning region title
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Molly Heath representing Brighton, entire county at state golf tournament
At the conclusion of her junior golf season last fall, Molly Heath tied another golfer for the third and final qualifying spot in the state tournament. She lost in a playoff and was forced to turn her attention to next season. She didn't leave any doubt this time around. Heath shot a 90 on Sept. 22 during the region tournament at Forest Hill, her home course, finishing in … [Read more...] about Molly Heath representing Brighton, entire county at state golf tournament
Covington baseball advances to seventh state title game
In Covington's first two state tournament games, there was very little drama as the Chargers jumped to early leads and held on. Friday's game vs. Tennessee High was a little different. The Chargers trailed 3-2 before erupting for eight runs in the last two innings en route to a 10-3 win. Covington will play Upperman Saturday at Siegel High School in Murfreesboro at a time to … [Read more...] about Covington baseball advances to seventh state title game
Brighton, Covington, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark begin playoffs tonight
All four Tipton County-area teams - Brighton, Covington, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark - are in the playoffs this year, something that does not happen all that often. Each team’s path to Chattanooga, the site of this year’s state title games is different. A couple of local teams will be favored this week and two will be underdogs. Click here for the complete brackets. Here’s a … [Read more...] about Brighton, Covington, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark begin playoffs tonight
Covington running back Jamarion Dowell named a Mr. Football semifinalist
Covington junior running back Jamarion Dowell received a nice honor yesterday when he was named a Class 3A Tennessee Titans Mr. Football semifinalist. He is the first Mr. Football semifinalist from Tipton County since former Covington running back Marcus Hayes was named one in 2018. Dowell has racked up 1,167 yards and 16 touchdowns on 135 carries for a Covington rushing … [Read more...] about Covington running back Jamarion Dowell named a Mr. Football semifinalist
Covington’s Taylor Henderson competes in first golf state tournament
Covington junior Taylor Henderson nearly made it to the state golf tournament as a freshman, the year his teammate Scout Davis advanced and finished seventh. Last year Henderson was two strokes away from advancing. He finally broke through this season, taking fourth at the region tournament. “It definitely felt good making it,” Henderson said. Henderson, along with his parents … [Read more...] about Covington’s Taylor Henderson competes in first golf state tournament
Day one at state: Covington baseball, TRA softball pick up huge wins
[metaslider id=8837] MURFREESBORO - Five Tipton County-area baseball and softball teams competed today in the TSSAA Spring Fling State Championships, and the results were mixed. Two teams - Covington baseball and Tipton-Rosemark softball - won, but it wasn't easy. Three more teams - Brighton baseball, Covington softball and TRA baseball - fell and are now one loss away from … [Read more...] about Day one at state: Covington baseball, TRA softball pick up huge wins
State update: TRA softball is in; Covington baseball, softball and Brighton, TRA baseball need one more win
At least one Tipton County-area team will compete at next week's TSSAA Spring Fling State Championships and four more have a chance to play their way in today. The Tipton-Rosemark Academy softball team's offense was dominant yesterday while sweeping Middle Tennessee Christian School at home in a best-of-three sub-state series. TRA took game one 12-7 and game two 18-2 to make … [Read more...] about State update: TRA softball is in; Covington baseball, softball and Brighton, TRA baseball need one more win
