[metaslider id=9435] “We knew that North Side had good kick returners, so we planned to kick the ball hard on the ground," said Charger head coach J.R. Kirby Friday's home opener vs. Jackson North Side. It worked better than he thought. Covington took the opening kickoff and converted two fourth downs en route to a 71-yard scoring drive capped off by Jamarion Dowell’s first … [Read more...] about Covington routs North Side, will not play Friday because of Millington COVID issues
Munford wins M & M Bowl for sixth straight season
[metaslider id=9424] There was a time the annual M & M Bowl between the rival Munford Cougars and Millington Trojans was the first game of the season. Then it moved to early September and now the showdown along Highway 51 has managed to be the second contest for both teams each year. So another aspect that has become a tradition of the rivalry is injures. The Cougars … [Read more...] about Munford wins M & M Bowl for sixth straight season
Awesome Women celebration celebrates Hattye Yarbrough on her 100th birthday
On Wednesday more than 50 women and men gathered to honor five new inductees during the 4th annual Tipton County’s Awesome Women Luncheon, held at the Tipton County Museum, Veteran Memorial and Nature Center in Covington. The annual event began in 2017 and is officially known as the Hattye T. Yarbrough Women’s Appreciation Luncheon and is sponsored by the Association … [Read more...] about Awesome Women celebration celebrates Hattye Yarbrough on her 100th birthday
T-County Clay Busters bring home another state title
June 25 wasn’t just any normal lazy summer Friday for T-County Clay Busters, a local chapter of the Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program. The co-ed team, comprised of fifth through 12th-grade students from Atoka, Brighton, Munford and Covington, were heading to Nashville for the state championships in trap shooting. The rookie squad of five - Daegan Hatch (score 80), Cash … [Read more...] about T-County Clay Busters bring home another state title
Grizzlies star Ja Morant will be among the guests at Jonathan Stark’s basketball camp
Looking for camps your kids can get involved in this summer? Sign them up for the Stark’s Skill Academy hosted by Jonathan Stark, a former Munford High standout basketball player who also played collegiately and professionally. Stark graduated from Munford in 2013 and was a basketball standout during his time there, leading the Cougars to a district title his senior … [Read more...] about Grizzlies star Ja Morant will be among the guests at Jonathan Stark’s basketball camp
Jara Dowell becomes fourth Cougar football player to sign with Campbellsville
Jara Dowell Jr. has spent his life living up to his name, establishing his own identity and being a name you can depend on. Obviously being a junior, Jara had a direct role model with his father Jara Sr. Raised under the faith and education bases of his parents Jara and Patricia, Jara Jr. became the leader among his siblings J’Nya and Jaelon. The family joined Jara Jr. April 28 … [Read more...] about Jara Dowell becomes fourth Cougar football player to sign with Campbellsville
Baseball roundup: Brighton, Rosemark pick up wins vs. Covington
[metaslider id=8663] Tipton-Rosemark came to Covington last Thursday having lost two run-rule contests to the Chargers earlier in the season. The third time wasn’t charming for Covington. TRA scored eight runs in the final two innings in an 11-1 win. The Rebels outhit the Chargers 9-3 and benefited from six CHS errors to boot. Noah Roland put together a stellar pitching … [Read more...] about Baseball roundup: Brighton, Rosemark pick up wins vs. Covington
Covington softball defeats Millington, Haywood in district action
[metaslider id=8590] The Covington Lady Charger softball team played three games at the Morris Hunter Invitational in Southaven on Saturday against some tough competition, dropping two of three to fall to 10-6 on the season. St. Benedict blanked CHS 3-0 in the opener. Ana Gover’s single and Kalynn Howard’s double were the only Covington hits. Lauren Vickery took the loss in … [Read more...] about Covington softball defeats Millington, Haywood in district action
