[metaslider id=9834] Some avid followers of high school football predicted a 35-21 Charger victory in Friday’s Class 3A second round playoff game at Covington Athletic Field. The Chargers hit the prediction on the number but, apparently, no one factored in a CHS defense that took charge and blanked the Tigers 35-0 in what was anticipated to be a battle to the final … [Read more...] about Covington routs Ripley to set up quarterfinal rematch with Dyersburg
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Henry County stops Munford in second round of Class 5A playoffs
[metaslider id=9824] Munford was trying to end some streaks in Friday night's Class 5A second round playoff game at home vs. Henry County, a team that had beaten Munford five times over the past 10 years in playoff action. The Cougars were also attempting to make the quarterfinals for the first time since 1997. Munford's offense played well and kept the Cougars in the game … [Read more...] about Henry County stops Munford in second round of Class 5A playoffs
Playoff preview: A look at what Covington and Munford will be facing tonight
Getting to the state quarterfinals is really hard for most programs. Munford, which has been a pretty successful program historically, hasn't been to the quarterfinals in 24 years. The Cougars can break that streak tonight with a win over Henry County. Covington is not like most programs. If the Chargers can get past Ripley tonight, they will make the quarterfinals for the … [Read more...] about Playoff preview: A look at what Covington and Munford will be facing tonight
Mike David steps down as Brighton head football coach
Three days after a season-ending playoff loss to Springfield last Friday, Brighton head football coach Mike David told the school's administration he was resigning. David, who has been coaching football at various schools for 26 years, said he was "retiring" as a varsity head football coach but plans on remaining at Brighton as a teacher. "I'm very grateful to all the players … [Read more...] about Mike David steps down as Brighton head football coach
Covington dismantles Raleigh-Egypt to set up round two showdown vs. Ripley
No two ways about it. No hyperbole. The Chargers deconstructed the Raleigh-Egypt Pharaohs 54-6 on Friday night in the opening round of the TSSAA Class 3A football playoffs. Raleigh-Egypt (5-5), the Region 8-3A third seed, completed just two passes for 40 yards and an interception and rushed 22 times for just 18 yards. CHS’ best defensive effort this season held them to 58 … [Read more...] about Covington dismantles Raleigh-Egypt to set up round two showdown vs. Ripley
Munford comes up with another late-game drive, advances to second round of playoffs
[metaslider id=9786] Portland's first drive during Friday night's first round Class 5A playoff game in Munford set the tone for the how the game was going to go. The Panthers didn't score on that drive, but it was 14 plays long and took 7:15 off the clock. That keep-away strategy worked for a while, but in the end running back Auvic White had another monster night and the … [Read more...] about Munford comes up with another late-game drive, advances to second round of playoffs
Brighton, Covington, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark begin playoffs tonight
All four Tipton County-area teams - Brighton, Covington, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark - are in the playoffs this year, something that does not happen all that often. Each team’s path to Chattanooga, the site of this year’s state title games is different. A couple of local teams will be favored this week and two will be underdogs. Click here for the complete brackets. Here’s a … [Read more...] about Brighton, Covington, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark begin playoffs tonight
Covington running back Jamarion Dowell named a Mr. Football semifinalist
Covington junior running back Jamarion Dowell received a nice honor yesterday when he was named a Class 3A Tennessee Titans Mr. Football semifinalist. He is the first Mr. Football semifinalist from Tipton County since former Covington running back Marcus Hayes was named one in 2018. Dowell has racked up 1,167 yards and 16 touchdowns on 135 carries for a Covington rushing … [Read more...] about Covington running back Jamarion Dowell named a Mr. Football semifinalist
