[metaslider id=10079] The fans in a nearly packed Munford gym saw a typical down-to-the-wire rivalry game Tuesday night filled with emotion. One fan was ejected in the second quarter, Munford's Jordan Bell and Covington's Elijah Ford got into a shoving match and Covington head coach Charles Mitchell and some Munford fans exchanged some less-than-friendly words. In the end, … [Read more...] about Covington tops Munford in emotion-filled district game
Second quarter surge propels Lady Chargers past Munford
[metaslider id=10069] Some games are decided in a split second or on one shot. Tuesday night's District 13-AAA girls' game in Munford between Covington and Munford was decided in the last three minutes of the second half. With 3:01 left in the second quarter, the score was tied 11-11. Covington subsequently went on a 13-0 run, punctuated by a 3-pointer at the buzzer by NaKya … [Read more...] about Second quarter surge propels Lady Chargers past Munford
Covington’s Alison Timberlake signs soccer scholarship with Dyersburg State
On Oct. 1 of last year, Covington senior Alison Timberlake hopped into her vehicle like she had done many times before and headed home after a Lady Charger soccer practice. She never made it. Timberlake lost control of her Hummer sports utility vehicle and it rolled five times before it came to rest on the side of the road. One of the first things that crossed her mind on … [Read more...] about Covington’s Alison Timberlake signs soccer scholarship with Dyersburg State
Munford sophomore quarterback Jordan Bell’s star is on the rise
It’s not uncommon when a high school football coach searching for a quarterback looks around, identifies his best athlete and tries to turn that guy into a signal caller. If you didn’t know any better, you might think that was the case with Munford sophomore Jordan Bell. After all, he is 6-3, 185 pounds and has athletic ability to spare. He also excels in basketball and track … [Read more...] about Munford sophomore quarterback Jordan Bell’s star is on the rise
Covington standout Jalen Fayne signs with Missouri Southern
Covington head coach J.R. Kirby is very open about the fact that several talented Charger football players over the years never played in college because they did not take care of business in the classroom. When Jalen Fayne and Kirby made several recruiting trips to schools like Tennessee, Memphis, Arkansas State and Austin Peay, they were able to show that Fayne had the … [Read more...] about Covington standout Jalen Fayne signs with Missouri Southern
Munford Lady Cougars rout Ripley in district opener
[metaslider id=10043] The Munford Lady Cougars were missing two starters Tuesday night in their district opener at home and junior Brezia Cooper is still easing into her new role as the team's point guard. None of that seemed to matter, though, as the Lady Cougars jumped on Ripley early and cruised to a 32-13 win. "I told our girls if you can just give us great effort on … [Read more...] about Munford Lady Cougars rout Ripley in district opener
Covington High teacher Taylor Wilson publishes inspirational book about son Landon Wilson
On Oct. 26, 2017, Taylor Wilson was making spaghetti for dinner. That food ended up on the stove for weeks and is a dish Wilson can't fathom eating again. As dusk fell that day, Landon Wilson, Taylor's 18-year-old son, went on a run from his Haywood County home. At 6-6 and about 210 pounds, Taylor was a promising right-handed senior pitcher for the Haywood High Tomcats. He had … [Read more...] about Covington High teacher Taylor Wilson publishes inspirational book about son Landon Wilson
Seven Tipton County-area football players named TnFCA all-state
The Tennessee Football Coaches Association released its all-state high school football teams on Jan. 1 and seven Tipton County-area players received recognition. Covington High School had the most players in the county recognized with three: juniors Jamarion Dowell and A.C. Mason and senior Jalen Fayne. Dowell, who made the Class 3A team as a running back, rushed for 1,479 … [Read more...] about Seven Tipton County-area football players named TnFCA all-state
