[metaslider id=11194] Things were looking up for Brighton late in the first quarter of its home game Friday night against Covington. Pierce Meacham broke a 41-yard touchdown run to cut Covington's lead to 14-6 and Ryan Vandiver recovered the ensuing onside kick to give Brighton possession near midfield. That's when things fell apart. Quarterback Bryan Bratcher fumbled and … [Read more...] about Covington beats Brighton handily for third straight victory
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Munford blows past Dyersburg in second half to move to 4-0
[metaslider id=11183] Last year during Week 4, the Munford Cougars had a comfortable 17-7 lead going into halftime over the Dyersburg Trojans at the Sid Witherington Field in Munford. Unfortunately, the Trojans bounced back to hand the Cougars one of their two losses of the regular season. Nevertheless, Munford finished the regular season 8-2 and won a playoff game. This … [Read more...] about Munford blows past Dyersburg in second half to move to 4-0
Former Munford football player Marcus Webb dies in car crash
David Perry could not believe the news when it came Sunday. Another member of his 2018 Munford High School graduation class had died. According to multiple media reports, Marcus Webb, 22, died in a car accident around 1 a.m. on Sunday in Murfreesboro. Webb was the front passenger in a Dodge Charger that left the road and hit a tree. The four other men in the car, which … [Read more...] about Former Munford football player Marcus Webb dies in car crash
Covington dominates Millington in region opener
Charger head coach J.R. Kirby was pleased with the performance of his team in Friday’s 44-0 demolition of the Millington Trojans considering the week that preceded the game. “We had three or four kids out sick all week, staff were sick as well”, Kirby said. “The absence of Daylin Edwards and Daniel Harrison due to injuries required some last minute adjustments. It was a tough … [Read more...] about Covington dominates Millington in region opener
Munford dominates Douglass to remain undefeated
It's just the way media works. Munford's offense has been getting a lot of attention this season, and rightfully so. Quarterback Jordan Bell, running back Braxton Sharp and wideout Isaiah Cobbs have put up some impressive numbers through the first three weeks of the season. However, the defense has been just as good and how good both units are was on display again Friday … [Read more...] about Munford dominates Douglass to remain undefeated
Chargers get back on track with rout of North Side
Charger head coach J. R. Kirby had little to complain about after Friday’s 41-0 drubbing of the North Side Indians (0-2) in Jackson. “We stepped up and played our game,” he said. “The offensive line was better. Senior Jaylen Hall’s return was a big boost. (Gabe) Wellentin’s offseason work is paying dividends in the kicking game. The defense shut them down completely and Gover … [Read more...] about Chargers get back on track with rout of North Side
Northpoint passing game overwhelms Brighton in 41-7 loss
[metaslider id=11145] Heading into Friday night's game against Northpoint Christian in Southaven, Miss., first-year Brighton head coach Morgan Cruce was particularly concerned about a couple of things. Number one: Northpoint's offense and quarterback Jack Patterson, last year's Shelby-Metro area leader in touchdown passes who had thrown for 245 yards in week one against a … [Read more...] about Northpoint passing game overwhelms Brighton in 41-7 loss
Munford rolls past Millington for seventh straight M & M Bowl victory
[metaslider id=11135] The 2022 Munford Cougars took the first step toward Highway 51 supremacy Aug. 18 by snapping the Covington Charger jinx 28-7. Friday night’s annual M&M Bowl was the home debut, official first football game on the new turf and chance toward claiming another 51 rivalry game vs. the Millington Trojans. The Cougars made sure the Munford Football Stadium … [Read more...] about Munford rolls past Millington for seventh straight M & M Bowl victory
