Covington and Ripley have a long history of battles pitched across the Hatchie River. Last Friday was no different on Covington Athletic Field as the Chargers started fast but slowed down, allowing the Tigers to stay in the game before finally posting a 30-20 win Region 7-3A win. “I am happy for the win,” said head coach J.R. Kirby. “Ripley played hard, they exposed some of … [Read more...] about Covington takes care of Ripley to remain undefeated
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Brighton-Central game highlights Week 5 action
Munford and Covington will be heavy favorites in their games tonight. That's according to Sonny Moore, who puts together power rankings every week for each of the 341 high school football teams in Tennessee. Going by Moore's algorithm, Munford should beat Overton by 34 points and Covington is a 40-point favorite over Ripley. As for Brighton and Tipton-Rosemark, things are … [Read more...] about Brighton-Central game highlights Week 5 action
Covington football proves once again it’s the best team in Tipton County
[metaslider id=9484] Twelve seconds into the second half of Friday night's Brighton-Covington showdown, the Charger coaching staff was scrambling to find some pickle juice to treat a cramping running back and head coach J.R. Kirby was firmly scolding (okay, screaming at) a player who drew a flag for getting on the field during a play. If it sounds like things were going … [Read more...] about Covington football proves once again it’s the best team in Tipton County
Brighton-Covington football preview: Something’s got to give
The offensive numbers surrounding Brighton and Covington, which play each other tonight in Covington, are pretty staggering. Brighton ranks first in the Shelby-Metro area in total offense (547 yards per game) and rushing offense (488) and Covington ranks second (499, 472) in both categories. Cardinal running back Braxton Sharp is first in all-purpose yards per game (332), … [Read more...] about Brighton-Covington football preview: Something’s got to give
Covington routs North Side, will not play Friday because of Millington COVID issues
[metaslider id=9435] “We knew that North Side had good kick returners, so we planned to kick the ball hard on the ground," said Charger head coach J.R. Kirby Friday's home opener vs. Jackson North Side. It worked better than he thought. Covington took the opening kickoff and converted two fourth downs en route to a 71-yard scoring drive capped off by Jamarion Dowell’s first … [Read more...] about Covington routs North Side, will not play Friday because of Millington COVID issues
Munford wins M & M Bowl for sixth straight season
[metaslider id=9424] There was a time the annual M & M Bowl between the rival Munford Cougars and Millington Trojans was the first game of the season. Then it moved to early September and now the showdown along Highway 51 has managed to be the second contest for both teams each year. So another aspect that has become a tradition of the rivalry is injures. The Cougars … [Read more...] about Munford wins M & M Bowl for sixth straight season
Brighton scores 10 touchdowns in wild 74-69 win over Northpoint
[metaslider id=9410] There were some unbelievable, and possibly historic, statistics that emerged from Friday night's Northpoint Christian-Brighton game in Brighton. The teams combined for nearly 1,400 all-purpose yards, including an astounding 658 rushing yards for Brighton, and 143 points. There were 19 touchdowns scored and, incredibly, zero turnovers. And perhaps the … [Read more...] about Brighton scores 10 touchdowns in wild 74-69 win over Northpoint
High football previews: Munford-Millington M & M Bowl highlights Week 2 action
Week 2 of the high school football season is upon us and it brings four interesting matchups locally: A longstanding rivalry game with the M & M Bowl (Munford vs. Millington), two interesting public school-private school contests (Brighton vs. Northpoint and TRA vs. Overton) and an old rivalry (Covington-North Side) renewed. Here's a quick look at each game What: Millington … [Read more...] about High football previews: Munford-Millington M & M Bowl highlights Week 2 action
