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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

Brighton High golfer Molly Heath signs scholarship with University of Tennessee-Southern

By Jeff Ireland on September 14, 2022

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

By Jeff Ireland on September 12, 2022

[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

Munford blows past Dyersburg in second half to move to 4-0

By The Leader on September 12, 2022

[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

By Jeff Ireland on September 7, 2022

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

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