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Brighton senior Zac Blaylock signs cornhole scholarship

By Jeff Ireland on March 5, 2025

Three years ago, Zack Blaylock was a member of the Brighton High School freshmen football team. One day he was lingering outside of the football field before a game and he saw some people playing cornhole. At the time, Blaylock was vaguely familiar with the sport. “I had some time, so I decided to play,” Blaylock says now. “I ended up winning the tournament and I guess it … [Read more...] about Brighton senior Zac Blaylock signs cornhole scholarship

Brighton, Munford, TRA pick up wins on opening day

By Jeff Ireland on March 5, 2025

Brighton baseball hosted Tipton-Rosemark Academy on Monday and came away with a 7-4 win to open the season. Garett Glass doubled, singled twice and drove in two runs to lead the offense. Carson Hooper singled twice and drove in a run, Kaiden Ingram and Caiden Gaines each singled twice and Jaxon Tillman drove in a run for the Cardinals. Tillman struck out six and allowed … [Read more...] about Brighton, Munford, TRA pick up wins on opening day

Charger football players Skylan Smith, Gage Ward, Oscar Brock sign scholarships

By Jeff Ireland on March 5, 2025

Covington enjoyed another stellar football season in 2024 and college recruiters noticed. Three of the key seniors on that team – Skylan Smith, Gage Ward and Oscar Brock – signed scholarships last week. Smith, who won Mr. Football after last season, signed with Bethel University. He rushed for 1,838 yards and 36 scores on 166 carries (11.1 yards per carry) in 2024 a year … [Read more...] about Charger football players Skylan Smith, Gage Ward, Oscar Brock sign scholarships

Covington football coach J.R. Kirby leaving to take head job at Henry County

By Jeff Ireland on January 22, 2025

Family and opportunity.  Those are probably the best two words to explain why highly successful Covington football head coach J.R. Kirby is leaving the Chargers to take the same job at state power Henry County.  He made it official on Tuesday when he submitted his resignation to Tipton County Schools. Also on Tuesday he broke the news to Covington’s football … [Read more...] about Covington football coach J.R. Kirby leaving to take head job at Henry County

Munford’s season ends despite dramatic comeback

By Jeff Ireland on November 7, 2023

It looked like it was over, then it didn't. Then, it was. Munford fell behind Hendersonville 41-20 Friday night at home in the third quarter of round one of the Class 5A state playoffs. The Cougars waged an improbable comeback and had a chance to tie the game late, but the Commandos ultimately won, 41-34, ending Munford's season. Munford running back Ty Stark scored on a … [Read more...] about Munford’s season ends despite dramatic comeback

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Covington, Munford hosting first round playoff games

By Jeff Ireland on November 1, 2023

The most exciting time of the season for high school football is here. Covington and Munford will each host first round playoff games tomorrow night. Here’s everything you need to know: What: Covington (8-2) vs. Hamilton (6-4) in the first round of the Class 3A state playoffs When: Friday at 7 p.m. Where: Covington Players to watch: QB Braden Gover, RB Skylan Smith, RB Azarion … [Read more...] about Covington, Munford hosting first round playoff games

Brighton, Covington sending runners to cross country state meet

By Jeff Ireland on November 1, 2023

Covington and Brighton high schools will both be well-represented at the Class A-AA state cross country meet, which will be held Friday and Sanders Ferry Park in Hendersonville. Both the girls and boys cross country teams from Covington are headed to state following an impressive showing at the regional meet at Shelby Farms last week. Leading the girls’ team was Kinlee Carver, … [Read more...] about Brighton, Covington sending runners to cross country state meet

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