Week 1 of the season, Covington fans were shocked to face their first loss in an opener since 2017 to Munford, which went on to go undefeated in the regular season. According to head coach J.R. Kirby, they were written off by many, building up worries on how the Chargers would perform for the rest of the season. Instead of looking for someone to blame, they adjusted well and … [Read more...] about East Nashville stops Covington a win away from state title game
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Covington erases memory of last season with win that sends Chargers to semifinals
[metaslider id=11570] Last year Covington's season ended with a controversial loss at Dyersburg in the state quarterfinals. The year before that the Chargers' season was stopped by COVID-19. Neither Trojans nor global pandemic could slow down the Chargers this time around. Using its typical dominant rushing attack and stellar defense, Covington beat Dyersburg 24-10 Friday … [Read more...] about Covington erases memory of last season with win that sends Chargers to semifinals
Covington routs Millington to move into state quarterfinals
[metaslider id=11543] Considering Covington beat Millington 44-0 two and a half months ago, you couldn't blame the Chargers if they were a little overconfident heading into Friday night's rematch in the second round of the Class 3A state playoffs. Early on, thanks primarily to a couple of Covington turnovers, it looked like maybe Covington was taking its opponent too lightly … [Read more...] about Covington routs Millington to move into state quarterfinals
Could Covington and Munford both end up in Chattanooga?
After playing one another in the season opener 12 weeks ago, Covington and Munford both have legitimate shots at a state title COVINGTON Covington’s fans, coaching staff and, to a certain degree, players know exactly what a run to the state title game looks and feels like. The Chargers have made it to high school football’s ultimate game six times: 1971, 2000, 2003, 2012, 2017 … [Read more...] about Could Covington and Munford both end up in Chattanooga?
Covington dominates Hamilton to set up round two rematch with Millington
Covington made short work of an undermanned, overmatched Hamilton Wildcats team on Friday night in Covington, rolling to a 42-6 win in the opening round of the TSSAA Class 3A state playoffs. The Chargers (9-2) took just 45 seconds and three plays to cover 54 yards and take a 7-0 lead on Jamarion Dowell’s one-yard run, the first of his three-touchdown night. Skylan Smith (10 … [Read more...] about Covington dominates Hamilton to set up round two rematch with Millington
Playoff football gets going tonight for Covington, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark
It's been an interesting journey to the postseason for Covington, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark Academy, all of which play their playoff openers tonight. Munford, of course, finished 10-0 in the regular season for the first time in program history and won a third region title. Covington lost two regular season games, but they were against two teams (Munford and Haywood) ranked … [Read more...] about Playoff football gets going tonight for Covington, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark
Covington swamps Bolton to finish off domination of region competition
[metaslider id=11490] Efficiency on offense described the Chargers’ 63-6 beat down of the Bolton Wildcats last Friday at George Pinner Stadium in the regular season finale. Covington (8-2 overall, 5-0 Region 7-3A) scored on 90 percent of its possessions, with touchdowns the first nine times it touched the ball. The entire offense was on display, amassing a season-high 487 … [Read more...] about Covington swamps Bolton to finish off domination of region competition
Week 11 Football Previews: Munford going for perfect regular season tonight
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
