[metaslider id=6653] If Covington fans who made the trip to Ripley Friday night were experiencing some deja vu, that would make perfect sense. Just like in five of six games this season, the Chargers ran the ball at will, hit some big passing plays, played lights-out defense and raced to an insurmountable halftime lead against a clearly overmatched opponent. The result was a … [Read more...] about Covington dominates another opponent with stiff test vs. Milan coming Friday
Covington rolls through sixth-ranked Westview and its star quarterback with ease
Those who attended Friday night's matchup in Martin between Westview and Covington who were hoping for a competitive game between two teams ranked in the state's top 10 left disappointed. Covington's defense held highly-touted Westview quarterback Ty Simpson to just 34 passing yards and Covington's offense ran roughshod through yet another defense en route to a 48-0 Region … [Read more...] about Covington rolls through sixth-ranked Westview and its star quarterback with ease
Rosemark picks up its first win of the season with a 20-6 victory over rival Fayette Academy
Fayette Academy, one of Tipton-Rosemark Academy's biggest rivals, had beaten the Rebels five straight seasons heading into Friday's DII-A-West showdown between the two teams in Somerville. Two of Rosemark's current assistant coaches were Rebel players the last time TRA beat Fayette Academy. When Tanner Howell scored on a short run late in the first quarter to put the Vikings … [Read more...] about Rosemark picks up its first win of the season with a 20-6 victory over rival Fayette Academy
Munford defeats Brighton in a shootout that likely determined region title
[metaslider id=6582] When the Cougars had the ball during Friday night's Region 8-5A showdown at home against Brighton, Munford head coach Slade Calhoun, for the most part, had his back to the action. That's not the way it typically goes for a head coach, but Friday's game was far from typical. A season-opening loss to Covington not withstanding, Munford's defense had been … [Read more...] about Munford defeats Brighton in a shootout that likely determined region title
A region title game in September? That’s what we’ve got tonight
Today is Sept. 18 and the Region 8-5A title will be decided tonight. Do what now? Further explanation as to how that can be true follows, but I'm sure you can figure out the reason. It rhymes with stroma of iris. If you're interested (which seems doubtful) what that word means, it's a medical term that has something to do with the eyeball. I started reading about it on … [Read more...] about A region title game in September? That’s what we’ve got tonight
Brighton senior Ian Keith posts a rare perfect 36 on the ACT
When Ian Keith, a 17-year-old senior at Brighton High School, took the ACT last July for the fourth time, it had been nearly two years since the third time he took the test. Unlike just about every other student, he did not take an ACT prep course during his junior year. None of that mattered. Keith scored a perfect score of 36. He's the first Brighton High student to ever … [Read more...] about Brighton senior Ian Keith posts a rare perfect 36 on the ACT
Munford takes care of Harding with huge game vs. Brighton looming
Considering he rushed for nearly 1,000 yards as a sophomore last season, Munford running back Auvic White entered the 2020 season with a fair amount of expectations. He had some solid performances in Munford's first three games, but last Friday he reminded everybody why he's considered one of the top backs in West Tennessee. White rushed for 200 yards on 25 carries as the … [Read more...] about Munford takes care of Harding with huge game vs. Brighton looming
Covington defeats Brighton to claim third straight county title
[metaslider id=6530] For nearly two quarters Friday night in Brighton, it looked like the Cardinals might make its game against rival Covington a competitive one. Brighton was forcing the Chargers to drive slowly down the field and was keeping Covington's playmakers contained. But with 4:40 left in the first half, Covington junior Jalen Fayne returned a punt 55 yards for a … [Read more...] about Covington defeats Brighton to claim third straight county title
