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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Rosemark gets big games from Fullen cousins and Sam Cannon to move a win away from playoffs
In the days approaching Tipton-Rosemark's home game vs. Harding Academy last Friday, head coach William Dean had a very specific message for his team. "We told them they have to win the next two to be in, kind of a playoff mindset," Dean said. "If you win you get to keep playing, if you lose you're done." Rosemark chose the first option. Behind huge games from wideout Ellis … [Read more...] about Rosemark gets big games from Fullen cousins and Sam Cannon to move a win away from playoffs
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
High school football preview: Sam Cannon, Ellis Fullen leading the way for Tipton-Rosemark
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
Huge night from Payne Fullen leads Tipton-Rosemark past FACS
[metaslider id=9719] Late in the third quarter of Friday night's DII-A-West game between Tipton-Rosemark and First Assembly Christian School in Memphis, Rebel quarterback Payne Fullen ran out of bounds after an eight-yard gain. Fullen and a couple of FACS players got into a brief shoving match, FACS was whistled for a 15-yard penalty and fans of both sides booed. "That's the … [Read more...] about Huge night from Payne Fullen leads Tipton-Rosemark past FACS
2021 FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Tipton-Rosemark Rebels are already comfortable with new coach
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
Former assistant William Dean hired to lead Tipton-Rosemark football into the future
For the second straight season there will be a new man leading the Tipton-Rosemark Academy football program. William Dean, who was a TRA varsity assistant and middle school head coach the last three seasons, was promoted to head coach last month. He replaces Shannon O'Brien, who retired after one season as the Rebels' head coach. Dean, 26, moved here three years ago after … [Read more...] about Former assistant William Dean hired to lead Tipton-Rosemark football into the future
