[metaslider id=2543] The Chargers took no prisoners last Friday night against the Sheffield Knights, giving the 14 players honored in pregame Senior Night ceremonies a 53-6 win in their final regular season home game. "We knew going in against Sheffield that we were likely the better team," said head coach J.R. Kirby. "Yet, our focus was on the offense and improving over … [Read more...] about Chargers dismantle Sheffield with huge game coming up Friday vs. McNairy
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Runners from Brighton, Covington and Munford qualify for state cross country meet
[metaslider id=2418] Multiple cross country runners from Tipton County high schools fared well at Tuesday’s region meet in Alamo and punched their tickets for the state meet Nov. 2 in Nashville. The Munford girls’ team - Morgan Mitchell, Brianna Delgado, Lexus Maxwell, Linda Giffing, Ionna Dunlap, Rebekah Callahan and Noa Mirantes-Santos - finished second and qualified for … [Read more...] about Runners from Brighton, Covington and Munford qualify for state cross country meet
Loss to South Gibson means Covington may need a win to make the playoffs
[metaslider id=2332] The Region 7-AAA-leading South Gibson Hornets buzzed into Covington Friday night, seeking to clinch at least a share of the region championship with a win over the Chargers. A game that gave the appearance of an offensive shootout in the first five minutes devolved into a penalty-marred defensive battle eventually won by the visitors, 20-13. This is the … [Read more...] about Loss to South Gibson means Covington may need a win to make the playoffs
Monster game from Jesse Savage propels Munford to key win over Kirby
[metaslider id=2303] Simply put, Munford junior Jesse Savage had the game of his life Friday night. He threw for completions on two fake punts, made all three of his extra points and made all three of his field goals, the third of which came in double overtime and gave the Cougars a huge 30-27 Region 8-5A win at home over Kirby. Despite the massive game he had, after it was … [Read more...] about Monster game from Jesse Savage propels Munford to key win over Kirby
Watch: 100 Yards with Brighton football players
Welcome to the seventh episode of “100 Yards” with special guests Josh Fleming, Michael Armour, Jonathan Maley and Nick Johnson. These Brighton players discuss several topics with Jeff Ireland, The Leader's sports editor, as they walk from one goal line to the other. Other episodes featured Covington head coach J.R. Kirby, Brighton head coach Mike David, Munford head coach Nick … [Read more...] about Watch: 100 Yards with Brighton football players
Scout Davis finishes off stellar career at Covington with seventh-place finish at golf state tourney
Covington senior golfer Scout Davis did not bring home a title from the state tournament earlier this week at WillowBrook Golf Course in Manchester. However, his performance there, and throughout his career, probably makes him the best golfer in the history of Covington High School. He shot a two-over 146 (72-74) Tuesday and Wednesday which was good enough for a seventh-place … [Read more...] about Scout Davis finishes off stellar career at Covington with seventh-place finish at golf state tourney
Here’s a playoff picture breakdown for Brighton, Covington, Munford and TRA
All four Tipton County-area football teams play games tonight that will have significant postseason ramifications. Covington hosts South Gibson, Munford hosts Kirby, Brighton hosts Southwind and Tipton-Rosemark hosts Columbia Academy. For a couple of teams a loss could end postseason hopes. For two others, wins could mean a region title. Here’s a look at each team’s playoff … [Read more...] about Here’s a playoff picture breakdown for Brighton, Covington, Munford and TRA
Local runners dominate Cougar Classic meet
[metaslider id=2112] The Munford High School cross country team hosted the 2019 Cougar Classic Tuesday at Nancy Lane Park in Atoka and Tipton County runners dominated the event. Munford freshman Ryan Coley took first in the boys’ high school 5K with a time of 18:58 and Linda Giffing, a junior from Munford, won the girls’ race with a time of 22:25. Covington’s boys won the team … [Read more...] about Local runners dominate Cougar Classic meet
