A cold, wet, windy night did not deter the Chargers Friday as the offense heated up and burned the Bolton Wildcats for a 55-6 region win that secured second place in the playoffs. Despite the lopsided score, the night was not all peaches and cream. Covington (7-2 overall, 4-1 Region 8-3A) seemed to be a bit off plumb all night. Jamarion Dowell put CHS on top with a 75-yard … [Read more...] about Covington secures home playoff game with rout of Bolton
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Walk-off field goal gives Munford second straight region title
[metaslider id=9730] There was lots of offensive star power on display Friday night at Crump Stadium in Memphis. Munford running back Auvic White was nearly unstoppable with 194 rushing yards and four touchdowns and Cougar quarterback Jordan Bell made several game-changing plays on his way to 172 all-purpose yards. Central running back Jamarious Brooks, the area's leading … [Read more...] about Walk-off field goal gives Munford second straight region title
Huge night from Payne Fullen leads Tipton-Rosemark past FACS
[metaslider id=9719] Late in the third quarter of Friday night's DII-A-West game between Tipton-Rosemark and First Assembly Christian School in Memphis, Rebel quarterback Payne Fullen ran out of bounds after an eight-yard gain. Fullen and a couple of FACS players got into a brief shoving match, FACS was whistled for a 15-yard penalty and fans of both sides booed. "That's the … [Read more...] about Huge night from Payne Fullen leads Tipton-Rosemark past FACS
Munford overwhelms Kingsbury to set up huge game Friday vs. Central
It could’ve been considered a “trap" or a “throw-away” game. The outcome of Munford hosting Kingsbury Friday night would have no effect on the Cougars’ postseason future. Win or lose they would face Central in the final week of the regular season to determine their seeding in the playoffs. So, you would forgive them if they didn’t take this game seriously. They didn’t see it … [Read more...] about Munford overwhelms Kingsbury to set up huge game Friday vs. Central
Haywood hands Covington its first shutout in 12 years
Pop quiz: When was the last time the Covington Chargers were shut out in a football game? Answer: In the eighth game of the 2009 season when Haywood beat Covington 21-0. That 13-year streak ended Friday night and the opponent was the same. The Haywood Tomcats (9-0, ranked fourth in the state in Class 4A) completely stymied the Chargers 33-0 in a non-region game in … [Read more...] about Haywood hands Covington its first shutout in 12 years
Brighton Middle continues dominance, claims conference championship with another win last night
Let’s take a break from high school football and talk about the Brighton Middle School football team, which advanced to the West Tennessee Athletic Conference Sectional championship after a 56-18 win against Lakeland Preparatory Middle School Tuesday night in Brighton. “They played hard from the very beginning and just dominated the whole game,” said BMS head coach Larry … [Read more...] about Brighton Middle continues dominance, claims conference championship with another win last night
Brighton picks up key region win to remain in the hunt for a playoff berth
[metaslider id=9678] Considering Brighton had lost three of its last four games, the Cardinals really needed a win Friday night at home vs. Kingsbury to remain in the chase for a playoff berth. Thanks to an efficient offense and a smothering defense, Brighton got what it needed with a convincing 46-12 Region 8-5A win. The playoff scenario for Brighton (5-3 overall, 2-2 … [Read more...] about Brighton picks up key region win to remain in the hunt for a playoff berth
Covington steamrolls Bolivar in region play
[metaslider id=9663] Covington’s 65-6 rout of Bolivar Central on Friday night would lead one to believe the Chargers had put up gaudy offensive numbers. Not so. CHS amassed just 253 rushing yards, well under their almost 430 yards per game average. The passing game was more productive than previous nights with 5 of 7 completions by two quarterbacks for three touchdowns. The … [Read more...] about Covington steamrolls Bolivar in region play
