[metaslider id=6518] If you’re looking to locate the wife of a high school football coach during a game, don’t look in the stands. They won’t be there. “I’ve been social distancing at football games for years,” Olivia Kirby, the wife of Covington head coach J.R. Kirby, says with a laugh. She stands in an undisclosed spot with a few friends to avoid the inevitable criticism … [Read more...] about FRIDAY NIGHT WIVES: An inside look at what it’s like to be the wife of a high school football coach
Week 4 previews: Covington looking to claim Tipton County title again
As far as I know, there's no trophy for whichever team wins the unofficial Tipton County football title for beating the other two. Hey, there's an idea for somebody to tackle. One thing I do know, however, is that Covington has beaten Munford and Brighton the last two seasons and would have two more trophies in its trophy case if that hardware existed. Covington beat Munford … [Read more...] about Week 4 previews: Covington looking to claim Tipton County title again
Munford defeats St. Benedict on last-second TD pass
[metaslider id=6467] Before Munford took the field at home last Friday night against St. Benedict, Cougar coach Slade Calhoun had a message for his team. "I told the guys if we could get to the fourth quarter we'd have a good shot and that's how it shook out," Calhoun said. With 12 seconds left in the game and St. Benedict leading 16-12, Munford faced a fourth and goal from … [Read more...] about Munford defeats St. Benedict on last-second TD pass
Covington demolishes Bolivar with devastating rushing attack
[metaslider id=6451] Covington's Region 7-3A opener at home against Bolivar last Friday was not expected to be very competitive ... and it was not. The Chargers (3-0 overall, 1-0 Region 7-3A) scored touchdowns on all seven of their first-half possessions and the Covington defense was lights out in a 48-7 win. Long runs by senior tailback Marcus Hayes provided most of the … [Read more...] about Covington demolishes Bolivar with devastating rushing attack
Monster night from Flowers propels Covington past Haywood in Brownsville
[metaslider id=6353] If the remnants of Hurricane Laura rolling through West Tennessee didn't keep Haywood defenders from getting restful sleep last night, number 24 for Covington probably did. Considering Covington junior fullback Eumorrion Flowers punished Haywood relentlessly between the tackles, including seven straight carries in the final minutes to finish off an … [Read more...] about Monster night from Flowers propels Covington past Haywood in Brownsville
Want high school football to continue? Mask up and socially distance at games
When Dr. John Combs was named Tipton County Director of Schools nearly two years ago, he talked about few things on which he was going to focus. Safety, teacher retention, instructional technology and post-graduation paths were among the things he planned to tackle. Deciding how many people, if any, can attend a high school school football game during a global pandemic? That … [Read more...] about Want high school football to continue? Mask up and socially distance at games
Week 2 of high school football brings two huge rivalry games and one season opener
[metaslider id=6340] Are you ready for some Thursday night football? That's right, Thursday. Because weather experts are expecting the remnants of Hurricane Laura to be hitting this area tomorrow night, many West Tennessee high schools made the decision earlier this week to move their Week 2 games to tonight. All three Tipton County teams play tonight. Tipton-Rosemark's … [Read more...] about Week 2 of high school football brings two huge rivalry games and one season opener
Director of schools further limits number of Covington football fans after spectators disregard protocols
Director of Schools Dr. John Combs stood behind the north end zone during Friday night's Covington-Munford football game in Covington, and he did not like what he saw. Because of that, when Covington plays its next home game Sept. 4 against Bolivar, about half as many fans will be allowed in the stadium as there were last Friday. Combs said about 1,000 tickets were sold for … [Read more...] about Director of schools further limits number of Covington football fans after spectators disregard protocols
