Coaches look for efficiency on offense. The Chargers took that statistic to a ridiculous level in a 49-6 rout at Bolivar on Friday night. Covington ran 17 plays from scrimmage in the first half and scored 42 points. That’s 1.75 points per minute or, even crazier, 2.47 points per play. The win clinches the Region 7-3A championship that has eluded the Chargers (6-1 overall, 4-0 … [Read more...] about Covington wins region title, earns home field advantage in playoffs with rout of Bolivar
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Covington demolishes Dyersburg, all but clinching region title
[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
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
High school football preview: Covington Charger roster has familiar components for success
HEAD COACH: J.R. Kirby (4th season) LAST YEAR: 10-3, lost to Dyersburg in 3A state quarterfinals RETURNING STARTERS: 7 offense, 7 defense KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: DB A.C. Mason-Young, RB Jamarion Dowell, OL Dorian Robinson, DL Ian Robinson, RB Skylan Smith, OL Jasper Hunter, LB Kydric Mason, DL Malakai Somerville, DL Atyrun Smith, QB Braden Gover KEY PLAYERS LOST: QB Jalen … [Read more...] about High school football preview: Covington Charger roster has familiar components for success
