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Munford Cougars’ offense hitting on all cylinders as season hits homestretch

By Jeff Ireland on October 22, 2020

[metaslider id=6946] The Dyer County defense had a strategy coming into Friday night’s game in Newbern against Munford: Stop running back Auvic White. They managed to do that to a certain degree, but it made no difference in the outcome of the game. Senior quarterback Jaxon O’Neal had the best game his career with 464 yards of offense and senior receiver Traveon Hawkins lit up … [Read more...] about Munford Cougars’ offense hitting on all cylinders as season hits homestretch

Lady Chargers drop opener today at volleyball state tournament in Murfreesboro

By Jeff Ireland on October 20, 2020

[metaslider id=6912] MURFREESBORO - When volleyball teams warm up before a match, the teams share the court for a while before one squad gets the whole court and works on net play. Murfreesboro Central, Covington's first round state tournament opponent Tuesday afternoon at Blackman High School, had several tall players who were making some impressive-looking kills as … [Read more...] about Lady Chargers drop opener today at volleyball state tournament in Murfreesboro

STATE BOUND!: Covington Lady Charger volleyball team will be looking to make more history in Murfreesboro

By Jeff Ireland on October 19, 2020

[metaslider id=6884] With a chance for the Covington Lady Charger volleyball team to get back to the state tournament for the first time 19 years on the line, the ball could not have been in better hands. Junior Anna Gover, the district regular season and tournament most valuable player, stood at the service line Thursday night with her team leading Lexington 14-7 in set … [Read more...] about STATE BOUND!: Covington Lady Charger volleyball team will be looking to make more history in Murfreesboro

Glenn Turner is first challenger to Munford Mayor Dwayne Cole in 12 years

By Jeff Ireland on October 16, 2020

Anybody who remembers the last time Munford Mayor Dwayne Cole had some competition could be experiencing a case of déjà vu as the Nov. 3 election approaches. Cole, 66, is seeking his fifth four-year term as Munford’s mayor. Only one time during his nearly 20 years as mayor has someone run against him. The year was 2008 and Mike Durham, then a Munford alderman, gave him a run … [Read more...] about Glenn Turner is first challenger to Munford Mayor Dwayne Cole in 12 years

Covington volleyball team hosts Lexington tonight with a state tournament berth up for grabs

By Jeff Ireland on October 15, 2020

None of the players on this year’s Covington Lady Charger volleyball team were even alive when the program last advanced to the state tournament in 2001. The squad has a golden opportunity to break that 19-year streak tonight when Lexington comes to town for a 7 p.m. sectional match. “It’s huge,” said Covington volleyball coach Molly Griffin. “Just now I think everybody is … [Read more...] about Covington volleyball team hosts Lexington tonight with a state tournament berth up for grabs

With quarterback position in flux, Covington prepares for crucial game vs. South Gibson

By Jeff Ireland on October 14, 2020

When Covington has its bye week every season, like it did last week, the team usually takes a couple of days off from practice to rest and regroup. Because of a couple of key injuries in their game against Milan Oct. 2, the Chargers did not have that luxury this year. The team's starting quarterback, senior Carson Ruffin, left the Milan game with an ankle injury and is … [Read more...] about With quarterback position in flux, Covington prepares for crucial game vs. South Gibson

Munford football staying motivated as weird regular season winds down

By Jeff Ireland on October 12, 2020

There are a lot of COVID-related reasons this high school season has been one of a kind. For Munford, it's been particularly weird. Usually this time of year Munford is facing a gauntlet of Region 7-5A games that will make or break its postseason chances. With all but two league teams sitting out the season, however, the back half of Munford's schedule is full of non-region … [Read more...] about Munford football staying motivated as weird regular season winds down

Short-handed TRA Rebels pick up key league win over Clarksville Academy

By Jeff Ireland on October 12, 2020

[metaslider id=6806] Because of some injuries and COVID-19 quarantines, just 27 of Rosemark's 40 players made the 185-mile trip to Clarksville Academy for a key DII-A-West game Friday night. Also because of quarantines, the team did not practice Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. For two and a half quarters the Rebels' lack of depth and practice did not seem to be an issue as TRA … [Read more...] about Short-handed TRA Rebels pick up key league win over Clarksville Academy

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