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Covington’s season ends with overtime loss to Dyersburg

By The Leader on November 22, 2021

[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

By Jeff Ireland on November 19, 2021

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

Covington routs Ripley to set up quarterfinal rematch with Dyersburg

By The Leader on November 15, 2021

[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

Henry County stops Munford in second round of Class 5A playoffs

By Jeff Ireland on November 15, 2021

[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

By Jeff Ireland on November 12, 2021

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

By Jeff Ireland on November 9, 2021

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

By The Leader on November 8, 2021

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

By Jeff Ireland on November 8, 2021

[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

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