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Brighton’s Pierce Meacham signs with Cumberland University

By Jeff Ireland on March 11, 2025

In this day and age, young athletes (in college and in high school) quite often move on to what they perceive as greener pastures. That’s not Pierce Meacham’s style. Despite having multiple head coaches and enduring some difficult seasons, Meacham stuck with Brighton for four years and he got the payoff last Thursday. In front of family, coaches, teammates and friends, … [Read more...] about Brighton’s Pierce Meacham signs with Cumberland University

Brighton routs Ridgeway for first win of the season

By Jeff Ireland on September 5, 2023

The temperature was in the low 80s when Brighton finished off an impressive 42-6 home win versus Ridgeway Friday night, so it was pretty toasty. Still, when a pair of Brighton players dumped a jug of ice water on first-year head coach Keith Setler, he wasn't exactly refreshed. "That was so cold," Setler said with a laugh. "It's been a while since I was doused like that. It … [Read more...] about Brighton routs Ridgeway for first win of the season

Brighton loses early momentum, drops opener to Henry County

By Jeff Ireland on August 22, 2023

[metaslider id=12638] Early on in Brighton's season opener Friday night at home vs. Henry County, the Cardinals, particularly the offense, had some rhythm. The Cardinals drove down the field on the first possession of the game and Nolan Carson kicked a 25-yard field goal to give Brighton a 3-0 lead. Brighton's second drive of the game progressed to the red zone, but yielded … [Read more...] about Brighton loses early momentum, drops opener to Henry County

Football is back! Week 1 previews for Covington, Munford, Brighton and TRA

By Jeff Ireland on August 17, 2023

Attention fans of Tipton County high school football: It doesn’t get much better than two county high school teams kicking off the season against one another. Munford will host Covington Friday night in the 2023 season opener and the storylines are endless. Will Munford maintain its status as the county’s best football team? Will Covington, historically the best program (by … [Read more...] about Football is back! Week 1 previews for Covington, Munford, Brighton and TRA

Brighton football players Kyan Maher and Nathan Hayden sign with Cumberland

By Jeff Ireland on February 21, 2023

There are several members of the 2023 class of the Brighton High School football team who are in the process of deciding where they will continue their education and football careers. A few of of them have been talking amongst each other to try and make their decisions. Very recently offensive lineman Matthew Parker signed with Bethel University. Last Wednesday, Kyan Mayer … [Read more...] about Brighton football players Kyan Maher and Nathan Hayden sign with Cumberland

Brighton lineman Matthew Parker chooses Bethel over 24 other offers

By Jeff Ireland on February 14, 2023

If you've ever watched Brighton senior tackle Matthew Parker pancake a hapless defender with his 6-3, 265-pound frame, it should have been apparent he was destined to play football at the next level. Over the past 18 months, Parker racked up 25 scholarship offers. In the end, though, Bethel University stood out to the soft-spoken and scholarly Parker. He made things official … [Read more...] about Brighton lineman Matthew Parker chooses Bethel over 24 other offers

New sheriff in town: Brighton announces Keith Setler as head coach

By The Leader on January 13, 2023

It has been one month since Morgan Cruce took a coaching position at the University of North Alabama and resigned as head coach for Brighton High. On Friday, the Cardinal family welcomed his successor, Keith Setler, who will take over the football program this fall. Cougar fans may remember his name from the late 2000s as he was the defensive coordinator that helped led Munford … [Read more...] about New sheriff in town: Brighton announces Keith Setler as head coach

Week 11 Football Previews: Munford going for perfect regular season tonight

By Jeff Ireland on October 28, 2022

What: Munford (9-0 overall, 5-0 Region 8-5A) vs. Memphis Central (5-4, 4-1) Where: Munford When: Friday at 7 p.m. Players to watch: Munford - QB Jordan Bell, RB Braxton Sharp, RB Jace Hodgin, LB Tristan Bohannon, WR Isaiah Cobbs One thing to know: Though this game will not change the playoff outcome for the Cougars, you better believe they’ll be doing all they can to become … [Read more...] about Week 11 Football Previews: Munford going for perfect regular season tonight

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