By Thomas Sellers Jr. The 2018 Trojan Invitational took place on the campus of Millington Central High School Saturday. The host Millington Trojans welcomed schools like St. Benedict, Germantown, Cordova, Brighton, Munford, St. George’s and Christian Brothers High School. Those grapplers competed in 14 weight class for each division’s individual crown. The winners are 106-…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. MEMPHIS — The name Jewell Gates is respected in this corner of the state around basketball circles. Before coming to Millington two years ago, Gates earned a solid repetition as a player and coach from Tipton County to winning a State title at Southwind. Throughout December, Gates and his Trojans have…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. It’s clear to see the strength of the Munford Lady Cougars. The advantage Steve Poindexter’s squad brings to the court each night towers over the competition with Deja Potter, Aliyah Lee and Gabby Crawford. While the trio of post players have been solid throughout the season, the Munford backcourt of players…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. It was clear Saturday night a huge part of the Brighton Lady Cardinals’ game plan was to limit Covington’s Tia Bland. At moments the strategy worked for David Wampler’s Lady Cardinals against the Lady Charger standout. But Bland had enough highlights in the Brighton Gymnasium to help her team outlast the…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. The Covington Chargers bolted into Brighton Saturday night with momentum after winning the Carbondale Holiday Tournament. Meanwhile their rivals the Brighton Cardinals limped into the Brighton Gymnasium after dropping their District 13-3A opener Thursday night to Liberty 56-49. Stan Gatlin’s Cardinals were looking to bounce back and gain a measure of…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. The 2017-18 Munford Cougars are out to prove a season can have more than one turning point. And the sight for both pivotal moments for the Cougars took place in the William Osteen Gymnasium. In December, Munford made the trip to participate in the William Osteen Christmas Tournament. It was then…
Star Staff Reports The Tennessee Football Coaches Association (TnFCA) recently presented its All-State Teams for all nine classifications. The Millington Star’s coverage area consisting of Millington, Munford, Brighton and Tipton-Rosemark Academy featured some standouts to receive the statewide honor. Below are the list of the entire Class 5A and Division II-A teams including local players….
Star Staff Reports Memphis International Raceway announced its 2018 season schedule today with more than 100 days of racing events on its drag strip, oval track and road course. The drag strip will host several major events including the 32nd Annual Super Chevy Show, International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) Summit Sportsman Spectacular on Sept….
