[metaslider id=6353] If the remnants of Hurricane Laura rolling through West Tennessee didn't keep Haywood defenders from getting restful sleep last night, number 24 for Covington probably did. Considering Covington junior fullback Eumorrion Flowers punished Haywood relentlessly between the tackles, including seven straight carries in the final minutes to finish off an … [Read more...] about Monster night from Flowers propels Covington past Haywood in Brownsville
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Want high school football to continue? Mask up and socially distance at games
When Dr. John Combs was named Tipton County Director of Schools nearly two years ago, he talked about few things on which he was going to focus. Safety, teacher retention, instructional technology and post-graduation paths were among the things he planned to tackle. Deciding how many people, if any, can attend a high school school football game during a global pandemic? That … [Read more...] about Want high school football to continue? Mask up and socially distance at games
Week 2 of high school football brings two huge rivalry games and one season opener
[metaslider id=6340] Are you ready for some Thursday night football? That's right, Thursday. Because weather experts are expecting the remnants of Hurricane Laura to be hitting this area tomorrow night, many West Tennessee high schools made the decision earlier this week to move their Week 2 games to tonight. All three Tipton County teams play tonight. Tipton-Rosemark's … [Read more...] about Week 2 of high school football brings two huge rivalry games and one season opener
Director of schools further limits number of Covington football fans after spectators disregard protocols
Director of Schools Dr. John Combs stood behind the north end zone during Friday night's Covington-Munford football game in Covington, and he did not like what he saw. Because of that, when Covington plays its next home game Sept. 4 against Bolivar, about half as many fans will be allowed in the stadium as there were last Friday. Combs said about 1,000 tickets were sold for … [Read more...] about Director of schools further limits number of Covington football fans after spectators disregard protocols
Brighton blows past Bolivar with four second-quarter touchdowns
[metaslider id=6310] It took about a quarter for Brighton's offense to get into high gear Friday night at Bolivar in the season opener. When it did, however, the Cardinals took complete control of the game. Sophomore quarterback Tyler Todd, who came in for injured starter Nick Harvell, threw a pair of TD passes, Braxton Sharp scored twice and Jacob Rodriquez returned a … [Read more...] about Brighton blows past Bolivar with four second-quarter touchdowns
Covington dominates Munford in season opener for third straight season
[metaslider id=6282] As the third quarter came to a close in last night's season opener between Covington and Munford, some serious fog began to roll into Covington's stadium. When the game ended, the fog, combined with smoke from some fireworks, visibility was so bad it became unclear who was standing 10 feet away from you. One thing, however, was crystal clear: Covington … [Read more...] about Covington dominates Munford in season opener for third straight season
5 things to know about tonight’s high school football season openers
As we enter Week 1 of the 2020 high school football season under unprecedented circumstances, here are 5 things to know. Can Munford, for the first time since 2017, make the game interesting tonight in Covington? The Chargers blew out Munford the last two seasons by a combined score of 90-14. The four games before that were decided by 10 points or less. Who knows what will … [Read more...] about 5 things to know about tonight’s high school football season openers
What to expect when Covington and Munford clash tomorrow in season opener
What: Covington vs. Munford in season opener Where: Covington High School When: Friday at 7:30 p.m. Ticket info: Because of COVID-19 restrictions, only approximately 1,000 tickets will be sold, which is about one-third of the stadium’s capacity. Tickets will not be available at the gate. They are available for $7 at Covington High School until 3 p.m. on Friday. Munford was … [Read more...] about What to expect when Covington and Munford clash tomorrow in season opener
