In this day and age, young athletes (in college and in high school) quite often move on to what they perceive as greener pastures. That’s not Pierce Meacham’s style. Despite having multiple head coaches and enduring some difficult seasons, Meacham stuck with Brighton for four years and he got the payoff last Thursday. In front of family, coaches, teammates and friends, … [Read more...] about Brighton’s Pierce Meacham signs with Cumberland University
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Charger football players Skylan Smith, Gage Ward, Oscar Brock sign scholarships
Covington enjoyed another stellar football season in 2024 and college recruiters noticed. Three of the key seniors on that team – Skylan Smith, Gage Ward and Oscar Brock – signed scholarships last week. Smith, who won Mr. Football after last season, signed with Bethel University. He rushed for 1,838 yards and 36 scores on 166 carries (11.1 yards per carry) in 2024 a year … [Read more...] about Charger football players Skylan Smith, Gage Ward, Oscar Brock sign scholarships
Covington football coach J.R. Kirby leaving to take head job at Henry County
Family and opportunity. Those are probably the best two words to explain why highly successful Covington football head coach J.R. Kirby is leaving the Chargers to take the same job at state power Henry County. He made it official on Tuesday when he submitted his resignation to Tipton County Schools. Also on Tuesday he broke the news to Covington’s football … [Read more...] about Covington football coach J.R. Kirby leaving to take head job at Henry County
Munford’s season ends despite dramatic comeback
It looked like it was over, then it didn't. Then, it was. Munford fell behind Hendersonville 41-20 Friday night at home in the third quarter of round one of the Class 5A state playoffs. The Cougars waged an improbable comeback and had a chance to tie the game late, but the Commandos ultimately won, 41-34, ending Munford's season. Munford running back Ty Stark scored on a … [Read more...] about Munford’s season ends despite dramatic comeback
Covington, Munford hosting first round playoff games
The most exciting time of the season for high school football is here. Covington and Munford will each host first round playoff games tomorrow night. Here’s everything you need to know: What: Covington (8-2) vs. Hamilton (6-4) in the first round of the Class 3A state playoffs When: Friday at 7 p.m. Where: Covington Players to watch: QB Braden Gover, RB Skylan Smith, RB Azarion … [Read more...] about Covington, Munford hosting first round playoff games
Covington routs Liberty Tech to solidify playoff position
Normally they turn out the lights when the game is over. It took nearly 40 minutes to get all the lights on at Liberty Tech on Friday night. Once they did come on, the Crusaders (0-7, 0-4 Region) likely wished for a power failure. There was no lack of power for the Chargers (6-2, 4-1 Region), who scored 10 touchdowns en route to a 70-12 Region 7-3A victory. The point total … [Read more...] about Covington routs Liberty Tech to solidify playoff position
Munford defeats Brighton in game decided by turnovers, special teams miscues
[metaslider id=12792] Things could not have gone much better for the Cardinals through one quarter of their matchup Friday night at Munford. Brighton found the end zone on two of its first three possessions and, a year after getting run of the field by its bitter rival, found itself ahead 14-13. But multiple turnovers and special teams miscues by Brighton, not to mention a … [Read more...] about Munford defeats Brighton in game decided by turnovers, special teams miscues
Chargers pick up dramatic win vs. Fairley in Memphis
“Press the kicking game. Here is where the breaks are made.” - Gen. Robert R. Neyland, game maxim No. 6 For all of the big plays that happened in Covington’s 42-38 win over Fairley on Friday at J.P. Freeman Stadium in Memphis, none may have been more important than Fairley's five failed two-point conversion attempts. Fairley (4-2) matched CHS touchdown for touchdown, six … [Read more...] about Chargers pick up dramatic win vs. Fairley in Memphis
