Week 1 of the season, Covington fans were shocked to face their first loss in an opener since 2017 to Munford, which went on to go undefeated in the regular season. According to head coach J.R. Kirby, they were written off by many, building up worries on how the Chargers would perform for the rest of the season. Instead of looking for someone to blame, they adjusted well and … [Read more...] about East Nashville stops Covington a win away from state title game
Munford’s historic season ends in second round loss to Springfield
Before the 2022 football season kicked off, Munford was the team to watch with quarterback Jordan Bell and his entire offensive line returning, plus the addition of two transfers: Isaiah Cobbs from White Station and Braxton Sharp from Brighton. They exceeded many expectations and made history on top of it by becoming the first team in school history to finish a regular season … [Read more...] about Munford’s historic season ends in second round loss to Springfield
Covington dominates Hamilton to set up round two rematch with Millington
Covington made short work of an undermanned, overmatched Hamilton Wildcats team on Friday night in Covington, rolling to a 42-6 win in the opening round of the TSSAA Class 3A state playoffs. The Chargers (9-2) took just 45 seconds and three plays to cover 54 yards and take a 7-0 lead on Jamarion Dowell’s one-yard run, the first of his three-touchdown night. Skylan Smith (10 … [Read more...] about Covington dominates Hamilton to set up round two rematch with Millington
Covington swamps Bolton to finish off domination of region competition
[metaslider id=11490] Efficiency on offense described the Chargers’ 63-6 beat down of the Bolton Wildcats last Friday at George Pinner Stadium in the regular season finale. Covington (8-2 overall, 5-0 Region 7-3A) scored on 90 percent of its possessions, with touchdowns the first nine times it touched the ball. The entire offense was on display, amassing a season-high 487 … [Read more...] about Covington swamps Bolton to finish off domination of region competition
Undefeated Haywood breaks Covington’s seven-game winning streak
It took a third-ranked, undefeated, Class 4A Haywood squad to put an end to the Covington Chargers’ seven-game winning streak. Though Covington played Haywood evenly in the second half, a big first half was too much to overcome. The Tomcats moved to 9-0 with a 34-17 win over the Chargers, who had not lost since the season opener, Friday night in Covington. The Tomcats struck … [Read more...] about Undefeated Haywood breaks Covington’s seven-game winning streak
Covington takes town Class 5A Dyer County
The 2022 CHS football campaign features five Class 3A, two Class 4A and three Class 5A opponents. To date, the Chargers have swept the 3A teams 4-0 with one to go and are 1-0 with 4A and one to go. On Friday night, the state's (3A) ranked Chargers took to the road for the last time, closing the 5A schedule with a 42-18 win at Dyer County. Covington (7-1) took the opening … [Read more...] about Covington takes town Class 5A Dyer County
Covington wins region title, earns home field advantage in playoffs with rout of Bolivar
Coaches look for efficiency on offense. The Chargers took that statistic to a ridiculous level in a 49-6 rout at Bolivar on Friday night. Covington ran 17 plays from scrimmage in the first half and scored 42 points. That’s 1.75 points per minute or, even crazier, 2.47 points per play. The win clinches the Region 7-3A championship that has eluded the Chargers (6-1 overall, 4-0 … [Read more...] about Covington wins region title, earns home field advantage in playoffs with rout of Bolivar
Munford and Covington fare well at Best of the West cross country meet
[metaslider id=11359] Munford's and Covington's cross country teams exceeded expectations at Tuesday's Best of the West Meet in Troy, Tenn. For the boys, Covington has been on a tear, taking second at last month's Covington XC invitational with Munford finishing behind them. However, the script was flipped for this meet, as Munford placed second and Covington third. Fast times … [Read more...] about Munford and Covington fare well at Best of the West cross country meet
