[metaslider id=9235] This time last year, with the COVID pandemic wreaking havoc, trying to prepare for a high school football was, well, trying. Players had to practice and work out in small groups, temperatures were taken daily, cleanliness was taken to the extreme and there was a feeling of uncertainty about whether the season would even be played. This year, as the area’s … [Read more...] about Brighton, Covington, Munford, TRA preparing for season openers in three weeks
Football
Dynamic Covington wideout Dalton Dickerson signs with Bethel University
As everyone who follows Covington football knows, the Chargers don't pass a lot. But when they went to the air over the past two seasons, there was a good chance No. 3 was going to be on the receiving end. Dalton Dickerson, a 6-3, 176-pound wideout, averaged 21 yards per catch in his two seasons at Covington. Despite those impressive stats, Dickerson was still looking for a … [Read more...] about Dynamic Covington wideout Dalton Dickerson signs with Bethel University
Former assistant William Dean hired to lead Tipton-Rosemark football into the future
For the second straight season there will be a new man leading the Tipton-Rosemark Academy football program. William Dean, who was a TRA varsity assistant and middle school head coach the last three seasons, was promoted to head coach last month. He replaces Shannon O'Brien, who retired after one season as the Rebels' head coach. Dean, 26, moved here three years ago after … [Read more...] about Former assistant William Dean hired to lead Tipton-Rosemark football into the future
Munford Touchdown Club hosting Johnnie Jones Classic next Saturday
It's been about six years since the Munford High School football program has hosted a fundraiser golf scramble. Donnie Kelley, a Munford assistant coach, and the Munford Touchdown Club figured it was time to hold one again and they enlisted the help of Munford's most famous alumnus: Johnnie Jones. The Johnnie Jones Classic Presented by Covington Family Dental will be held … [Read more...] about Munford Touchdown Club hosting Johnnie Jones Classic next Saturday
Jara Dowell becomes fourth Cougar football player to sign with Campbellsville
Jara Dowell Jr. has spent his life living up to his name, establishing his own identity and being a name you can depend on. Obviously being a junior, Jara had a direct role model with his father Jara Sr. Raised under the faith and education bases of his parents Jara and Patricia, Jara Jr. became the leader among his siblings J’Nya and Jaelon. The family joined Jara Jr. April 28 … [Read more...] about Jara Dowell becomes fourth Cougar football player to sign with Campbellsville
Munford linebacker Jacoby Miguel joining teammates at Campbellsville University
[metaslider id=8576] A few months ago Munford seniors Jacoby Miguel, Traveon Hawkins, Kelton Mason and Jarra Dowell took a road trip to Kentucky to visit Campbellsville University and check out its football program. It made an impression on the Cougar teammates, all four of whom were major contributors to the Munford football program the last three seasons. Mason and Hawkins … [Read more...] about Munford linebacker Jacoby Miguel joining teammates at Campbellsville University
Brighton, Covington and Munford football could have artificial turf fields by 2022
If things go as planned, Brighton, Covington and Munford will be playing on artificial turf football fields in the fall of 2022. Director of Tipton County Schools Dr. John Combs received approval from the school board Thursday night to begin researching plans to equip all three county schools with turf that will save hundreds of thousands of dollars in maintenance costs and … [Read more...] about Brighton, Covington and Munford football could have artificial turf fields by 2022
Covington Charger football lift-a-thon raises record $11,300
[metaslider id=8483] Although the high school football season is five months away, the Covington Chargers are never too far off the minds of their fans. There was evidence of that Thursday night when the program's annual lift-a-thon raised $11,300, which head coach J.R. Kirby said he believes is a record. "The goal was to raise $8,000 and we crushed that," Kirby said. "There … [Read more...] about Covington Charger football lift-a-thon raises record $11,300
