Two Covington High School graduates and one current student died early Sunday morning when the car they were riding in crashed while being pursued by police. T.J. Smith, 21, was the third-leading rusher in Covington football history with 4,096 yards and 50 touchdowns, which ranks fourth all-time. His 16-year-old brother, Tyronzen Smith, would have been a senior at Covington … [Read more...] about Three young men from Covington die in crash while being pursued by police
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Will the Friday night lights shine? Coaches are eager to work toward that goal
The world does not revolve around football, particularly in the midst of a global pandemic that has killed more than 56,000 people in the United States and nearly 200 in Tennessee. Still, it's very important to a lot of people on multiple levels. High school coaches, TSSAA officials and local leaders are beginning to think about trying to make it happen as restaurants and … [Read more...] about Will the Friday night lights shine? Coaches are eager to work toward that goal
Covington Chargers Josh McGarity and Eli Patrick make commitments to play college football
[metaslider id=5004] Two seniors who were big reasons for Covington's football success the last three seasons have made commitments to play at the next level. Free safety Josh McGarity earned a scholarship from Bethany College, a Division III school in Lindsborg, Kans. Offensive lineman Eli Patrick accepted as an offer as a preferred walk-on at UT-Martin. McGarity played … [Read more...] about Covington Chargers Josh McGarity and Eli Patrick make commitments to play college football
A look back at the top 5 football games of 2019
Until Tipton County’s student-athletes get back to action we will be taking a look back at some past seasons from various sports. We’ll start with the top five games from the 2019 football season and move on to other sports and seasons in the following weeks. Monster game from Jesse Savage nets overtime win for Munford Heading into a Week 8 home game against Kirby, Munford … [Read more...] about A look back at the top 5 football games of 2019
Covington football standout Myles Stark signs with Bethel University
[metaslider id=3996] Before the 2019 football season started, Covington senior Myles Stark was considering not playing his senior year. After talking with the coaching staff, Stark decided to suit up and it ended being a great decision for everyone involved. Covington made it all the way the state semifinals and Stark, who was all-state, all-region and a member of the … [Read more...] about Covington football standout Myles Stark signs with Bethel University
Covington mistakes prove costly in season-ending loss to Pearl-Cohn
[metaslider id=3137] The first of legendary Tennessee coach Robert Neyland's game maxims - "The team that makes the fewest mistakes will win" - was proven true on Friday night in Nashville in the Covington Chargers' 21-20 Class 3A semifinal loss to the Pearl-Cohn Firebirds. "No one play decides a ball game," said Charger head coach J.R. Kirby. "We made too many mistakes to … [Read more...] about Covington mistakes prove costly in season-ending loss to Pearl-Cohn
Despite crushing semifinal loss in Nashville to Pearl-Cohn, Chargers overachieved
There were certainly a lot of long faces and tears shed Friday night at Glencliff High School in Nashville. Most of Covington's defense, which had just played yet another stellar game, gathered together on the sideline and simultaneously slumped their heads as quarterback Carson Ruffin was sacked on the final play of a heart-wrenching 21-20 loss to Pearl-Cohn in the Class 3A … [Read more...] about Despite crushing semifinal loss in Nashville to Pearl-Cohn, Chargers overachieved
PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Chargers going for third straight state title game appearance tonight in Nashville
Covington plays Pearl-Cohn at Glencliff High School in Nashville tonight in a 3A state semifinal. Here are five quick things to know about the game, which starts at 7 p.m.: 1. The winner will play the Alcoa-Loudon winner on Friday, Dec. 6 at Tennessee Tech in Cookeville in a 3 p.m. state title game. Alcoa, of course, is the team which beat Covington the last two seasons in the … [Read more...] about PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Chargers going for third straight state title game appearance tonight in Nashville
