After a slow start in the first four minutes of Monday’s District 14 AAA girls' championship game, the Lady Chargers broke a 2-2 tie with a 14-2 run and never looked back in their wire-to-wire 50-28 win over Munford. It was Covington's fourth straight district title. The Lady Chargers have not lost a district game since 2018. Turnovers played a major role in the CHS victory. … [Read more...] about Covington Lady Chargers roll to fourth straight district title
County showdown: Covington girls, Munford boys pick up key district wins
The two girls' teams with the best records in District 14-AAA squared off Friday with an upset on Munford’s mind and clinching a number one tournament seed on Covington’s. Munford entered the contest at 13-11 overall and 6-1 in the district, a half game back of Covington (19-8, 7-0). In a game marred by 38 turnovers and spotty free throw shooting, Covington prevailed 40-31 to … [Read more...] about County showdown: Covington girls, Munford boys pick up key district wins
Crestview basketball earns state berth in dramatic fashion
The Crestview Middle School Chargers battled their way to a 19-1 season with three straight wins in sectional play in Newbern this week to earn a berth in the state tournament. CMS will open play in the four-team state tournament on Feb. 11 in Murfreesboro. The consolation and title games will be played Feb. 12. After an opening round 48-17 demolition of West Bemis Middle, … [Read more...] about Crestview basketball earns state berth in dramatic fashion
Brighton cross country runner Andrew Thompson signs with Carson-Newman
The famous wedding expression "something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue" derives from an old English rhyme. On Jan. 5 in the Brighton gymnasium lobby, senior Andrew Thompson was about to enter a marriage with Carson-Newman cross country. The something blue was his new school colors of orange and blue showcasing the Eagles. Joined by his siblings … [Read more...] about Brighton cross country runner Andrew Thompson signs with Carson-Newman
Covington’s season ends with overtime loss to Dyersburg
[metaslider id=9889] Two of the best 3A teams in Tennessee had a head-on collision in Dyersburg Friday in the state quarterfinals. When the scene was finally cleared, the Trojans (12-0) came out on top 21-20 in overtime vs. Covington (10-3), ending the 2021 season for the Chargers. “It’s a tough loss to take,” Covington head coach J.R. Kirby said Saturday. “I had a hard time … [Read more...] about Covington’s season ends with overtime loss to Dyersburg
Covington routs Ripley to set up quarterfinal rematch with Dyersburg
[metaslider id=9834] Some avid followers of high school football predicted a 35-21 Charger victory in Friday’s Class 3A second round playoff game at Covington Athletic Field. The Chargers hit the prediction on the number but, apparently, no one factored in a CHS defense that took charge and blanked the Tigers 35-0 in what was anticipated to be a battle to the final … [Read more...] about Covington routs Ripley to set up quarterfinal rematch with Dyersburg
Covington dismantles Raleigh-Egypt to set up round two showdown vs. Ripley
No two ways about it. No hyperbole. The Chargers deconstructed the Raleigh-Egypt Pharaohs 54-6 on Friday night in the opening round of the TSSAA Class 3A football playoffs. Raleigh-Egypt (5-5), the Region 8-3A third seed, completed just two passes for 40 yards and an interception and rushed 22 times for just 18 yards. CHS’ best defensive effort this season held them to 58 … [Read more...] about Covington dismantles Raleigh-Egypt to set up round two showdown vs. Ripley
Covington secures home playoff game with rout of Bolton
A cold, wet, windy night did not deter the Chargers Friday as the offense heated up and burned the Bolton Wildcats for a 55-6 region win that secured second place in the playoffs. Despite the lopsided score, the night was not all peaches and cream. Covington (7-2 overall, 4-1 Region 8-3A) seemed to be a bit off plumb all night. Jamarion Dowell put CHS on top with a 75-yard … [Read more...] about Covington secures home playoff game with rout of Bolton
