Last season did not start well for the Tipton-Rosemark Academy football team. There’s really no debating that. The Rebels lost their first six games. They still managed to make the playoffs, but the early season stumbles affected the team’s morale. That hasn’t been a problem this season. After the Rebels beat South Fulton 21-14 on the road Friday night, TRA is 3-0 for the first … [Read more...] about The TRA Rebels are 3-0 after defeating South Fulton
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Brighton routs Ridgeway for first win of the season
The temperature was in the low 80s when Brighton finished off an impressive 42-6 home win versus Ridgeway Friday night, so it was pretty toasty. Still, when a pair of Brighton players dumped a jug of ice water on first-year head coach Keith Setler, he wasn't exactly refreshed. "That was so cold," Setler said with a laugh. "It's been a while since I was doused like that. It … [Read more...] about Brighton routs Ridgeway for first win of the season
It was much closer this time, but Covington beat Brighton in a closely-contested game
[metaslider id=12656] Entering Friday night's game between county rivals Covington and Brighton, the Chargers had beaten the Cardinals six straight times, and none of them were close. The combined score of those six games: Covington 280, Brighton 65. Covington won last year's game 49-6. From the outset of Friday's game in Covington, it was clear this game was going to be … [Read more...] about It was much closer this time, but Covington beat Brighton in a closely-contested game
Brighton loses early momentum, drops opener to Henry County
[metaslider id=12638] Early on in Brighton's season opener Friday night at home vs. Henry County, the Cardinals, particularly the offense, had some rhythm. The Cardinals drove down the field on the first possession of the game and Nolan Carson kicked a 25-yard field goal to give Brighton a 3-0 lead. Brighton's second drive of the game progressed to the red zone, but yielded … [Read more...] about Brighton loses early momentum, drops opener to Henry County
Munford beats Covington in season opener for second straight year
[metaslider id=12624] With five minutes left in the third quarter of Friday night's Covington-Munford game, it looked like the packed house on hand in Munford was going to get something that has been rare of late: a down-to-the-wire football game between two Tipton County rivals. When Covington running back Skylan Smith scored from nine yards out to cut Munford's lead to … [Read more...] about Munford beats Covington in season opener for second straight year
Football is back! Week 1 previews for Covington, Munford, Brighton and TRA
Attention fans of Tipton County high school football: It doesn’t get much better than two county high school teams kicking off the season against one another. Munford will host Covington Friday night in the 2023 season opener and the storylines are endless. Will Munford maintain its status as the county’s best football team? Will Covington, historically the best program (by … [Read more...] about Football is back! Week 1 previews for Covington, Munford, Brighton and TRA
2023 high school football preview: Munford appears to be loaded for another excellent season
HEAD COACH: Slade Calhoun (4th season) LAST YEAR: 11-1, lost to Springfield in second round of 5A playoffs RETURNING STARTERS: 7 offense, 3 defense KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: QB Jordan Bell, LB Jaelon Dowell, DB Tyler Williams, LB Joshua Reeves, DB Jay Dancey, WR Isaiah Cobbs, DL Ethan Messer, LB Clayton Bridges KEY PLAYERS LOST: RB Braxton Sharp, OL Zach Smith, DB Mason … [Read more...] about 2023 high school football preview: Munford appears to be loaded for another excellent season
High school football preview 2023: Covington’s roster has familiar components for success
HEAD COACH: J.R. Kirby (5th season) LAST YEAR: 11-3, lost to East Nashville in 3A state semifinals RETURNING STARTERS: 5 offense, 5 defense KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: QB Braden Gover, RB Skylan Smith, K/LB Gabe Wellentin, RB Ty Beard, WR Ryan Mize, OL Jackson Kirby, OL Cayden Fuller KEY PLAYERS LOST: DB A.C. Mason-Young, RB Jamarion Dowell, OL Dorian Robinson, DL Ian … [Read more...] about High school football preview 2023: Covington’s roster has familiar components for success
