In the long history of The Leader's Pigskin Pickers, different people in different professions - bankers, car deaiers, pawn shop owners and body shop owners - have taken first place in the contest, which involves picking winners for high school, college and professional football games over a three-month period. One type of person that had never won the contest? A woman. That … [Read more...] about Heather Williams becomes first woman to win Pigskin Pickers
Football
Munford sophomore quarterback Jordan Bell’s star is on the rise
It’s not uncommon when a high school football coach searching for a quarterback looks around, identifies his best athlete and tries to turn that guy into a signal caller. If you didn’t know any better, you might think that was the case with Munford sophomore Jordan Bell. After all, he is 6-3, 185 pounds and has athletic ability to spare. He also excels in basketball and track … [Read more...] about Munford sophomore quarterback Jordan Bell’s star is on the rise
Covington standout Jalen Fayne signs with Missouri Southern
Covington head coach J.R. Kirby is very open about the fact that several talented Charger football players over the years never played in college because they did not take care of business in the classroom. When Jalen Fayne and Kirby made several recruiting trips to schools like Tennessee, Memphis, Arkansas State and Austin Peay, they were able to show that Fayne had the … [Read more...] about Covington standout Jalen Fayne signs with Missouri Southern
Seven Tipton County-area football players named TnFCA all-state
The Tennessee Football Coaches Association released its all-state high school football teams on Jan. 1 and seven Tipton County-area players received recognition. Covington High School had the most players in the county recognized with three: juniors Jamarion Dowell and A.C. Mason and senior Jalen Fayne. Dowell, who made the Class 3A team as a running back, rushed for 1,479 … [Read more...] about Seven Tipton County-area football players named TnFCA all-state
Top 10 Tipton County sports stories of the year
[metaslider id=9980] The year that was 2021, at least when it comes to sports, was much better than 2020. COVID-19 cancelled all spring sports in 2020 and had a major impact on football as well. There was still some issues here and there as far as COVID, but by and large seasons went off without a hitch and Tipton County-area teams found their fair share of success. Here are … [Read more...] about Top 10 Tipton County sports stories of the year
Brighton hires Morgan Cruce to lead football program
In recent searches for a head football coach, Brighton hired coaches from within. This time around the administration chose somebody from outside of the program. The man they chose is Morgan Cruce and he was introduced to the team Thursday morning He gave a speech to his players in the gym and shook hands with each one individually after that. "I told the kids when I got … [Read more...] about Brighton hires Morgan Cruce to lead football program
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
PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Covington, lone local team left, plays Dyersburg tonight for semifinal berth
And then there was one. As is almost always the case, Covington has outlasted the other local teams and is the only Tipton County football team still in the playoffs. Tonight's Class 3A quarterfinal matchup at Dyersburg figures to be a good one. Here's a quick look at what to expect: What: Covington (9-2) vs Dyersburg (11-0) in the Class 3A state quarterfinals When: Today … [Read more...] about PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Covington, lone local team left, plays Dyersburg tonight for semifinal berth
