Coaches look for efficiency on offense. The Chargers took that statistic to a ridiculous level in a 49-6 rout at Bolivar on Friday night. Covington ran 17 plays from scrimmage in the first half and scored 42 points. That’s 1.75 points per minute or, even crazier, 2.47 points per play. The win clinches the Region 7-3A championship that has eluded the Chargers (6-1 overall, 4-0 … [Read more...] about Covington wins region title, earns home field advantage in playoffs with rout of Bolivar
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Covington demolishes Dyersburg, all but clinching region title
[metaslider id=11317] “That may be the most complete game that I have seen a team play in my 17 years coaching.” So said Covington head coach J.R. Kirby after his Chargers posted their third shutout of the season in a 34-0 demolition of the Dyersburg Trojans in a Region 7-3A game Friday night in Covington. The story line centered on the Covington defense, which held the … [Read more...] about Covington demolishes Dyersburg, all but clinching region title
Brighton, Covington, Munford, Tipton-Rosemark all play crucial league games tonight
It may seem like the high school football season just got started, but here we are in Week 7, when things heat up and it's realistic to begin thinking about the playoff race. All four Tipton County-area teams - Brighton, Covington, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark - play league games tonight that could shape their playoff fortunes. The marquee game for Tipton County football fans … [Read more...] about Brighton, Covington, Munford, Tipton-Rosemark all play crucial league games tonight
Covington routs Ripley for fourth straight win
The Hatchie River border war that is the heated rivalry in every sport between the Ripley Tigers and the Covington Chargers saw the Chargers take no prisoners in the latest skirmish, a 42-7 region win at Tiny Knee Stadium on Friday night. The CHS (4-1 overall, 2-0 Region 7-3A) defense set the tone, allowing the Tigers (3-2, 1-1) just 64 yards of offense before giving way to … [Read more...] about Covington routs Ripley for fourth straight win
Covington beats Brighton handily for third straight victory
[metaslider id=11194] Things were looking up for Brighton late in the first quarter of its home game Friday night against Covington. Pierce Meacham broke a 41-yard touchdown run to cut Covington's lead to 14-6 and Ryan Vandiver recovered the ensuing onside kick to give Brighton possession near midfield. That's when things fell apart. Quarterback Bryan Bratcher fumbled and … [Read more...] about Covington beats Brighton handily for third straight victory
Covington dominates Millington in region opener
Charger head coach J.R. Kirby was pleased with the performance of his team in Friday’s 44-0 demolition of the Millington Trojans considering the week that preceded the game. “We had three or four kids out sick all week, staff were sick as well”, Kirby said. “The absence of Daylin Edwards and Daniel Harrison due to injuries required some last minute adjustments. It was a tough … [Read more...] about Covington dominates Millington in region opener
Chargers get back on track with rout of North Side
Charger head coach J. R. Kirby had little to complain about after Friday’s 41-0 drubbing of the North Side Indians (0-2) in Jackson. “We stepped up and played our game,” he said. “The offensive line was better. Senior Jaylen Hall’s return was a big boost. (Gabe) Wellentin’s offseason work is paying dividends in the kicking game. The defense shut them down completely and Gover … [Read more...] about Chargers get back on track with rout of North Side
Covington High School football stadium named after late George Pinner
It made perfect sense that the Covington High School football stadium was named after the late George Pinner before Thursday night's season opener vs. Munford. On Aug. 19, 2016, a little more than a month after Pinner lost his battle with cancer at the age of 70, Covington opened its season at home against Munford. A ceremony was held to honor him before that game. After … [Read more...] about Covington High School football stadium named after late George Pinner
