For a while in Paris on Friday it looked like Brighton might have a chance to upset Henry County like it did it three years ago en route to the program's only state semifinal appearance. The Cardinal defense did not allow the Patriots to pick up a first down on its first two possessions and Brighton's offense was moving the ball. Three key mistakes, however, one late in the … [Read more...] about Henry County ends Brighton’s season in second round of playoffs
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Brighton runs right through Dyer County for first playoff win since 2017
[metaslider id=7170] Nobody knew quite what to expect when Brighton took the field Friday night for a Class 5A first round playoff game vs. Dyer County because nothing quite like this had ever happened before. Thanks to COVID-19, the Cardinals had not played a game in nearly a month. If the Cardinals had come out sluggish or rusty, that would have certainly been … [Read more...] about Brighton runs right through Dyer County for first playoff win since 2017
Brighton uses devastating rushing attack to rout Fayette-Ware
[metaslider id=6817] Considering Brighton compiled 399 rushing yards earlier this season against Munford, Fayette-Ware's coaches and players had to be aware the Cardinals' rushing attack was capable of controlling a game. It's doubtful, however, they believed Brighton was going to do what it did Friday night in Somerville. Brighton racked up an incredible 567 rushing yards … [Read more...] about Brighton uses devastating rushing attack to rout Fayette-Ware
Week 8 football previews: Brighton, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark face stiff tests tonight
Brighton and Munford, thanks to COVID-19, are already done with region play, so each will play newly-scheduled non-region teams tonight on the road. Rosemark, meanwhile, will play a league opponent it needs two beat to keep its postseason hopes alive. Here's a quick look at each game: What: Brighton (2-5) vs. Fayette-Ware (5-1) Where: Fayette-Ware High School When: Friday at 7 … [Read more...] about Week 8 football previews: Brighton, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark face stiff tests tonight
A war of words? Eh, kind of … Week 7 previews for Covington-Milan, Brighton-Arlington, TRA-TCA
In high school football it's pretty rare to get a little pre-game back and forth between two coaches, but we are lucky enough to have some of that heading into tonight's showdown between second-ranked Covington and sixth-ranked Milan. Thanks to my buddy Victor Parkins over at the Milan-Mirror Exchange, it was relayed to me that Milan head coach Carl Diffee said the following: … [Read more...] about A war of words? Eh, kind of … Week 7 previews for Covington-Milan, Brighton-Arlington, TRA-TCA
Opinion: Football during COVID, playoff scenarios and Covington Charger dominance
Now that we are a little more than halfway through the high school football season, this seems like a good time to run through a few things we’ve learned along the way. The most obvious thing I think we’ve learned is that it looks like high school football can co-exist with COVID-19. I love it when people say what I’m about to write because it implies you are not honest … [Read more...] about Opinion: Football during COVID, playoff scenarios and Covington Charger dominance
Football roundup: Munford, Brighton, Tipton-Rosemark lose Week 6 games
[metaslider id=6681] Munford remained competitive with Hardin County for a while Friday night in Munford, but in the end the Tigers had too much firepower. Quarterback Rivers Hunt and wideout Kaydin Pope, both high-level college prospects, had big games and Hardin County, which is ranked second in the AP Class 4A state poll, beat Munford 42-14. Pope caught six passes for 175 … [Read more...] about Football roundup: Munford, Brighton, Tipton-Rosemark lose Week 6 games
Munford defeats Brighton in a shootout that likely determined region title
[metaslider id=6582] When the Cougars had the ball during Friday night's Region 8-5A showdown at home against Brighton, Munford head coach Slade Calhoun, for the most part, had his back to the action. That's not the way it typically goes for a head coach, but Friday's game was far from typical. A season-opening loss to Covington not withstanding, Munford's defense had been … [Read more...] about Munford defeats Brighton in a shootout that likely determined region title
