Covington made short work of an undermanned, overmatched Hamilton Wildcats team on Friday night in Covington, rolling to a 42-6 win in the opening round of the TSSAA Class 3A state playoffs. The Chargers (9-2) took just 45 seconds and three plays to cover 54 yards and take a 7-0 lead on Jamarion Dowell’s one-yard run, the first of his three-touchdown night. Skylan Smith (10 … [Read more...] about Covington dominates Hamilton to set up round two rematch with Millington
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Playoff football gets going tonight for Covington, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark
It's been an interesting journey to the postseason for Covington, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark Academy, all of which play their playoff openers tonight. Munford, of course, finished 10-0 in the regular season for the first time in program history and won a third region title. Covington lost two regular season games, but they were against two teams (Munford and Haywood) ranked … [Read more...] about Playoff football gets going tonight for Covington, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark
Covington swamps Bolton to finish off domination of region competition
[metaslider id=11490] Efficiency on offense described the Chargers’ 63-6 beat down of the Bolton Wildcats last Friday at George Pinner Stadium in the regular season finale. Covington (8-2 overall, 5-0 Region 7-3A) scored on 90 percent of its possessions, with touchdowns the first nine times it touched the ball. The entire offense was on display, amassing a season-high 487 … [Read more...] about Covington swamps Bolton to finish off domination of region competition
Munford makes history with program’s first 10-0 season
In the coming days and weeks, Munford may win a state title or lose in the first round of the playoffs. Both scenarios are certainly plausible. However this magical season plays out, though, one thing will be undeniable: The 2022 Munford Cougars are the first team in program history to finish the regular season at 10-0. "It's just a super accomplishment," Munford coach Slade … [Read more...] about Munford makes history with program’s first 10-0 season
Week 11 Football Previews: Munford going for perfect regular season tonight
What: Munford (9-0 overall, 5-0 Region 8-5A) vs. Memphis Central (5-4, 4-1) Where: Munford When: Friday at 7 p.m. Players to watch: Munford - QB Jordan Bell, RB Braxton Sharp, RB Jace Hodgin, LB Tristan Bohannon, WR Isaiah Cobbs One thing to know: Though this game will not change the playoff outcome for the Cougars, you better believe they’ll be doing all they can to become … [Read more...] about Week 11 Football Previews: Munford going for perfect regular season tonight
‘Playoff mentality’ helps Tipton-Rosemark qualify for state playoffs
When September turned to October, Tipton-Rosemark Academy head football coach William Dean made it clear to his team that, more or less, the postseason was starting immediately. The Rebels were 0-6 and about to finish off the regular season schedule with two straight region games. The stakes were simple: Win two and the season continues in the state playoffs. Lose either? … [Read more...] about ‘Playoff mentality’ helps Tipton-Rosemark qualify for state playoffs
Munford routs Kingsbury, moves a step closer to history
Munford was fully expected to easily take care of Kingsbury Friday night at home and remain undefeated … and that’s exactly what happened. The Cougars (9-0 overall, 5-0 Region 8-5A) got strong contributions from several back-ups and scored five times in the first half en route to a 53-0 win over Kingsbury, which fell to 1-8 overall and 0-5 in region action. The win moves … [Read more...] about Munford routs Kingsbury, moves a step closer to history
Undefeated Haywood breaks Covington’s seven-game winning streak
It took a third-ranked, undefeated, Class 4A Haywood squad to put an end to the Covington Chargers’ seven-game winning streak. Though Covington played Haywood evenly in the second half, a big first half was too much to overcome. The Tomcats moved to 9-0 with a 34-17 win over the Chargers, who had not lost since the season opener, Friday night in Covington. The Tomcats struck … [Read more...] about Undefeated Haywood breaks Covington’s seven-game winning streak
