Three days after a season-ending playoff loss to Springfield last Friday, Brighton head football coach Mike David told the school's administration he was resigning. David, who has been coaching football at various schools for 26 years, said he was "retiring" as a varsity head football coach but plans on remaining at Brighton as a teacher. "I'm very grateful to all the players … [Read more...] about Mike David steps down as Brighton head football coach
Munford comes up with another late-game drive, advances to second round of playoffs
[metaslider id=9786] Portland's first drive during Friday night's first round Class 5A playoff game in Munford set the tone for the how the game was going to go. The Panthers didn't score on that drive, but it was 14 plays long and took 7:15 off the clock. That keep-away strategy worked for a while, but in the end running back Auvic White had another monster night and the … [Read more...] about Munford comes up with another late-game drive, advances to second round of playoffs
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
Munford Lady Cougar cross country team overcomes adversity to qualify for state
There were quite a few things working against the Munford High Schoool girls' cross country team this season. Averie Yeager, a 2020 state qualifier, missed the entire season with a leg injury. Three different runners missed portions of the season because of COVID-19 issues and Hannah Callahan was still recovering from an illness when the region meet rolled around on Oct. 27 in … [Read more...] about Munford Lady Cougar cross country team overcomes adversity to qualify for state
Walk-off field goal gives Munford second straight region title
[metaslider id=9730] There was lots of offensive star power on display Friday night at Crump Stadium in Memphis. Munford running back Auvic White was nearly unstoppable with 194 rushing yards and four touchdowns and Cougar quarterback Jordan Bell made several game-changing plays on his way to 172 all-purpose yards. Central running back Jamarious Brooks, the area's leading … [Read more...] about Walk-off field goal gives Munford second straight region title
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
Father publishes candid book about death of former Munford standout Stevo Kendrick
"It's a day every parent fears, yet there I was, living the nightmare. It was surreal. It's still hard to wrap my head around the emotions of that day. I stood there consumed by grief on the saddest day of my life while, at the same time, feeling the pride and joy of realizing what a wonderful son I'd raised. That joy would lead down another deep spiral of despair." This … [Read more...] about Father publishes candid book about death of former Munford standout Stevo Kendrick
