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Covington football

Chargers defeat McNairy Central in regular season finale to clinch playoff spot

By The Leader on November 4, 2019

[metaslider id=2649] Covington found itself in an unaccustomed spot entering the final regular season game at McNairy Central Friday night. The Chargers were facing elimination from the postseason for the first time since 2014 unless they could contain the offense of the Bobcats. McNairy''s 27 points were the most scored on the CHS defense this season, but they weren't … [Read more...] about Chargers defeat McNairy Central in regular season finale to clinch playoff spot

Chargers dismantle Sheffield with huge game coming up Friday vs. McNairy

By The Leader on October 28, 2019

[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

Loss to South Gibson means Covington may need a win to make the playoffs

By The Leader on October 22, 2019

[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

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