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Covington demolishes Dyersburg, all but clinching region title

By The Leader on October 3, 2022

[metaslider id=11317] “That may be the most complete game that I have seen a team play in my 17 years coaching.” So said Covington head coach J.R. Kirby after his Chargers posted their third shutout of the season in a 34-0 demolition of the Dyersburg Trojans in a Region 7-3A game Friday night in Covington. The story line centered on the Covington defense, which held the … [Read more...] about Covington demolishes Dyersburg, all but clinching region title

Munford remains undefeated with convincing win vs. Brighton

By Jeff Ireland on October 3, 2022

[metaslider id=11303] Brighton's game plan going into Friday night's Region 8-5A game at Munford was to deploy a run-heavy offense, run some clock and keep Munford's explosive offense off the field as much as possible. Munford's offense wasn't on the field a ton, but when it was, fireworks ensued. On the first play from scrimmage, wideout Isaiah Cobbs hit Braxton Sharp on a … [Read more...] about Munford remains undefeated with convincing win vs. Brighton

Brighton, Covington, Munford, Tipton-Rosemark all play crucial league games tonight

By Jeff Ireland on September 30, 2022

It may seem like the high school football season just got started, but here we are in Week 7, when things heat up and it's realistic to begin thinking about the playoff race. All four Tipton County-area teams - Brighton, Covington, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark - play league games tonight that could shape their playoff fortunes. The marquee game for Tipton County football fans … [Read more...] about Brighton, Covington, Munford, Tipton-Rosemark all play crucial league games tonight

Braxton Sharp runs wild as Munford beats Dyer County to remain undefeated

By The Leader on September 26, 2022

[metaslider id=11283] Seeing the final score of 54-31 Friday night in Newbern might give people the idea that Munford took care of Dyer County easily in a Region 8-5A showdown. Those watching the game live, however, know the Cougars had to fight the entire game for a win that three third quarter Braxton Sharp touchdown runs all but sealed. It started with Dyer County’s (2-4 … [Read more...] about Braxton Sharp runs wild as Munford beats Dyer County to remain undefeated

Brighton deploys new offense to rout RePublic in Thursday night game

By Jeff Ireland on September 23, 2022

[metaslider id=11268] Thursday's RePublic-Brighton football almost didn't happen. The game was originally scheduled for Friday night at Bethel University in McKenzie, Tenn. But when there was a problem getting officials for the game, it was moved to Thursday night in Brighton. After a hot week of practice and installing a new offense, the Cardinals looked rejuvenated on a … [Read more...] about Brighton deploys new offense to rout RePublic in Thursday night game

Covington routs Ripley for fourth straight win

By The Leader on September 20, 2022

The Hatchie River border war that is the heated rivalry in every sport between the Ripley Tigers and the Covington Chargers saw the Chargers take no prisoners in the latest skirmish, a 42-7 region win at Tiny Knee Stadium on Friday night. The CHS (4-1 overall, 2-0 Region 7-3A) defense set the tone, allowing the Tigers (3-2, 1-1) just 64 yards of offense before giving way to … [Read more...] about Covington routs Ripley for fourth straight win

Munford overwhelms Overton in region opener to remain undefeated

By Jeff Ireland on September 20, 2022

Considering Cougar quarterback Jordan Bell was out with an injury, Overton supporters probably held out hope their game at Munford on Friday would be competitive. It was not. Three different Cougars had at least 100 yards rushing and Munford overwhelmed Overton 61-13 in its Region 8-5A opener to move to 5-0 and remain fourth in the latest Class 5A Associated Press state … [Read more...] about Munford overwhelms Overton in region opener to remain undefeated

Three key plays lead to Tipton-Rosemark loss in region play

By Jeff Ireland on September 19, 2022

[metaslider id=11232] Though Tipton-Rosemark Academy lost by 24 points at home to Fayette Academy Friday night in DII-A-West play, if three plays had gone a little differently, there likely would have been a different result. The first came when tight end Eason Wells hit Brady Orr on a trick play. The 58-yard touchdown pass, which was nearly tipped by a TRA defender, put … [Read more...] about Three key plays lead to Tipton-Rosemark loss in region play

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