For a while in Paris on Friday it looked like Brighton might have a chance to upset Henry County like it did it three years ago en route to the program's only state semifinal appearance. The Cardinal defense did not allow the Patriots to pick up a first down on its first two possessions and Brighton's offense was moving the ball. Three key mistakes, however, one late in the … [Read more...] about Henry County ends Brighton’s season in second round of playoffs
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COVID-19 forces Covington football to forfeit much-hyped playoff game tonight at Milan
One of the more hyped second round playoff games in years is not going to happen. At 11 a.m. today, just a few hours before the Covington football team was going to hop on a bus and head to Milan, word came down from the Covington High School administration: the Chargers were forfeiting the game because of COVID-19 issues. In a statement issued this morning, CHS principal … [Read more...] about COVID-19 forces Covington football to forfeit much-hyped playoff game tonight at Milan
Brighton runs right through Dyer County for first playoff win since 2017
[metaslider id=7170] Nobody knew quite what to expect when Brighton took the field Friday night for a Class 5A first round playoff game vs. Dyer County because nothing quite like this had ever happened before. Thanks to COVID-19, the Cardinals had not played a game in nearly a month. If the Cardinals had come out sluggish or rusty, that would have certainly been … [Read more...] about Brighton runs right through Dyer County for first playoff win since 2017
Clarksville ends Munford’s season in the first round of the playoffs for second straight season
[metaslider id=7152] In the first half of Munford's first round home playoff game Friday night vs. Clarksville, the Cougars had a punt blocked, lost a fumble, threw an interception and were whistled for unsportsmanlike and an unnecessary roughness penalties. Despite all that, Munford trailed just 16-8 at halftime. "I told the guys at the half, even before the half, that's … [Read more...] about Clarksville ends Munford’s season in the first round of the playoffs for second straight season
Revenge on the brain? Not so much as Munford hosts Clarksville again in the playoffs
Exactly a year ago, Munford hosted Clarksville in the first round of the state playoffs. The Cougars led 28-13 with 10:44 left in the game and appeared to be headed to round two. But Clarksville recovered an onside kick, scored two touchdowns and kicked a field goal over an eight-minute span to win 29-28. So, on Friday when Munford hosts Clarksville again in the first round of … [Read more...] about Revenge on the brain? Not so much as Munford hosts Clarksville again in the playoffs
After a month of no games, Brighton hosts Dyer County Friday in playoffs
[metaslider id=7110] When the ball is kicked off Friday night in Brighton for the Cardinals' first round Class 5A state playoff game vs. Dyer County, it will have been exactly 28 days since Brighton has played a game. Last Monday, on a beautiful fall afternoon, Brighton's players and coaches could be found where they've been spending a ton of time lately: at practice. Junior … [Read more...] about After a month of no games, Brighton hosts Dyer County Friday in playoffs
Covington shuts out McNairy and prepares for playoff showdown with Milan
[metaslider id=2649] Entering Friday night's regular season finale at home against McNairy Central, Covington had only played two games over the previous 28 days, and lost both of them. Some rust showed in the form of two interceptions and eight penalties for 95 yards. "You could kind of tell early," Covington coach J.R. Kirby said. "It's just different when you haven't … [Read more...] about Covington shuts out McNairy and prepares for playoff showdown with Milan
Just like last season, Covington needs a win Friday vs. McNairy to secure a playoff spot
The 2020 high school football season has been like no other because of COVID-19, but for Covington, so far at least, it's been eerily similar to the 2019 season. Last year Covington raced to a 6-0 record, ascended to No. 2 in the Class 3A state poll, lost consecutive games to Milan and South Gibson, won in Week 9 and headed into the regular season finale against McNairy … [Read more...] about Just like last season, Covington needs a win Friday vs. McNairy to secure a playoff spot
