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
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Braxton Sharp runs wild as Munford beats Dyer County to remain undefeated
[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
[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
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
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
[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
Brighton High golfer Molly Heath signs scholarship with University of Tennessee-Southern
When Molly Heath joined the Brighton High School golf team three years ago as a freshman, a golf scholarship seemed pretty unrealistic. After all, according to BHS golf coach Kim Greer, Heath was shooting in the 130s and her drive was topping out at 100 yards, maybe. Not exactly what college recruiters are looking for. One day, while practicing at Forest Hill Golf Course in … [Read more...] about Brighton High golfer Molly Heath signs scholarship with University of Tennessee-Southern
Covington beats Brighton handily for third straight victory
[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
