[metaslider id="11732"] On December 30th, locals gathered to honor late Adel A. Elrafei who was shot and killed on Christmas. He owned Bull Market located on the northside of Covington. Fehnihxx Booker, a close friend to Elrafei, spoke on how the owner was more than a businessman, but a friend. Booker would come to him for advice if he needed it. “I’m hurt, the … [Read more...] about Community holds balloon release for Bull Market owner
Covington Native Brock Glenn popularizes his name outside the community.
Sports fans in Covington are familiar with Gabby and Autumn Glenn- a sister duo that were a part of the historical 2010 softball team that reached the Class AA title game and signed to play college ball for UT Martin in their respective senior year. Jordan (football) and Neely (softball) were their other siblings that attended Covington who excelled in sports, and, together, … [Read more...] about Covington Native Brock Glenn popularizes his name outside the community.
Buford focuses on defense to take down mentor.
Multiple technical fouls called. Players nearly getting into royal rumbles. Crowd booing when the opposing team enter the floor. This sums up the battle between Munford and Millington when held in Trojan territory. Millington creates this type of atmosphere because it is the only major sport where their chance to beat the Cougars are high, so they will do whatever means … [Read more...] about Buford focuses on defense to take down mentor.
Covington High soccer standout signs scholarship with Dyersburg State
The first sport Sarah Richardson picked up on from a young age was softball and added soccer later on in middle school. When her family and friends gathered in the library at Covington High on Monday to celebrate her signing a scholarship to play college ball, one would think she would continue her athletic career in softball because of her history with the sport. Wrong. She … [Read more...] about Covington High soccer standout signs scholarship with Dyersburg State
East Nashville stops Covington a win away from state title game
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
