[metaslider id=6991] After the second play from scrimmage Friday night, a couple of Munford fans who had made the trip to Cordova to watch the Cougars play Evangelical Christian School yelled, "Watch No. 24, they're going to give it to No. 24!" Ya think? Munford head coach Slade Calhoun, the rest of his coaching staff and Munford's defenders were fully aware that Jaylen … [Read more...] about Munford getting ready for playoffs after loss to top-ranked ECS
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Munford Cougars’ offense hitting on all cylinders as season hits homestretch
[metaslider id=6946] The Dyer County defense had a strategy coming into Friday night’s game in Newbern against Munford: Stop running back Auvic White. They managed to do that to a certain degree, but it made no difference in the outcome of the game. Senior quarterback Jaxon O’Neal had the best game his career with 464 yards of offense and senior receiver Traveon Hawkins lit up … [Read more...] about Munford Cougars’ offense hitting on all cylinders as season hits homestretch
With quarterback position in flux, Covington prepares for crucial game vs. South Gibson
When Covington has its bye week every season, like it did last week, the team usually takes a couple of days off from practice to rest and regroup. Because of a couple of key injuries in their game against Milan Oct. 2, the Chargers did not have that luxury this year. The team's starting quarterback, senior Carson Ruffin, left the Milan game with an ankle injury and is … [Read more...] about With quarterback position in flux, Covington prepares for crucial game vs. South Gibson
Munford football staying motivated as weird regular season winds down
There are a lot of COVID-related reasons this high school season has been one of a kind. For Munford, it's been particularly weird. Usually this time of year Munford is facing a gauntlet of Region 7-5A games that will make or break its postseason chances. With all but two league teams sitting out the season, however, the back half of Munford's schedule is full of non-region … [Read more...] about Munford football staying motivated as weird regular season winds down
Short-handed TRA Rebels pick up key league win over Clarksville Academy
[metaslider id=6806] Because of some injuries and COVID-19 quarantines, just 27 of Rosemark's 40 players made the 185-mile trip to Clarksville Academy for a key DII-A-West game Friday night. Also because of quarantines, the team did not practice Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. For two and a half quarters the Rebels' lack of depth and practice did not seem to be an issue as TRA … [Read more...] about Short-handed TRA Rebels pick up key league win over Clarksville Academy
Brighton uses devastating rushing attack to rout Fayette-Ware
[metaslider id=6817] Considering Brighton compiled 399 rushing yards earlier this season against Munford, Fayette-Ware's coaches and players had to be aware the Cardinals' rushing attack was capable of controlling a game. It's doubtful, however, they believed Brighton was going to do what it did Friday night in Somerville. Brighton racked up an incredible 567 rushing yards … [Read more...] about Brighton uses devastating rushing attack to rout Fayette-Ware
Week 8 football previews: Brighton, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark face stiff tests tonight
Brighton and Munford, thanks to COVID-19, are already done with region play, so each will play newly-scheduled non-region teams tonight on the road. Rosemark, meanwhile, will play a league opponent it needs two beat to keep its postseason hopes alive. Here's a quick look at each game: What: Brighton (2-5) vs. Fayette-Ware (5-1) Where: Fayette-Ware High School When: Friday at 7 … [Read more...] about Week 8 football previews: Brighton, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark face stiff tests tonight
Milan slows down Covington’s offense in 14-7 triple overtime win
[metaslider id=6704] There's a good chance Milan and Covington will meet again in the postseason, but that did not make Friday night's home loss to the Bulldogs any easier to stomach. For the second straight season, Milan's defense held Covington's prolific attack in check and pulled out a dramatic 14-7 Region 7-3A win. Covington coach J.R. Kirby was not happy after the … [Read more...] about Milan slows down Covington’s offense in 14-7 triple overtime win
