[metaslider id=9834] Some avid followers of high school football predicted a 35-21 Charger victory in Friday’s Class 3A second round playoff game at Covington Athletic Field. The Chargers hit the prediction on the number but, apparently, no one factored in a CHS defense that took charge and blanked the Tigers 35-0 in what was anticipated to be a battle to the final … [Read more...] about Covington routs Ripley to set up quarterfinal rematch with Dyersburg
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Playoff preview: A look at what Covington and Munford will be facing tonight
Getting to the state quarterfinals is really hard for most programs. Munford, which has been a pretty successful program historically, hasn't been to the quarterfinals in 24 years. The Cougars can break that streak tonight with a win over Henry County. Covington is not like most programs. If the Chargers can get past Ripley tonight, they will make the quarterfinals for the … [Read more...] about Playoff preview: A look at what Covington and Munford will be facing tonight
Covington dismantles Raleigh-Egypt to set up round two showdown vs. Ripley
No two ways about it. No hyperbole. The Chargers deconstructed the Raleigh-Egypt Pharaohs 54-6 on Friday night in the opening round of the TSSAA Class 3A football playoffs. Raleigh-Egypt (5-5), the Region 8-3A third seed, completed just two passes for 40 yards and an interception and rushed 22 times for just 18 yards. CHS’ best defensive effort this season held them to 58 … [Read more...] about Covington dismantles Raleigh-Egypt to set up round two showdown vs. Ripley
Brighton, Covington, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark begin playoffs tonight
All four Tipton County-area teams - Brighton, Covington, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark - are in the playoffs this year, something that does not happen all that often. Each team’s path to Chattanooga, the site of this year’s state title games is different. A couple of local teams will be favored this week and two will be underdogs. Click here for the complete brackets. Here’s a … [Read more...] about Brighton, Covington, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark begin playoffs tonight
Haywood hands Covington its first shutout in 12 years
Pop quiz: When was the last time the Covington Chargers were shut out in a football game? Answer: In the eighth game of the 2009 season when Haywood beat Covington 21-0. That 13-year streak ended Friday night and the opponent was the same. The Haywood Tomcats (9-0, ranked fourth in the state in Class 4A) completely stymied the Chargers 33-0 in a non-region game in … [Read more...] about Haywood hands Covington its first shutout in 12 years
Covington coach J.R. Kirby on controversial loss: ‘We’ll see Dyersburg again’
Considering the winner was likely to end up winning the Region 7-3A title and both teams were ranked in the state's top five, Friday’s showdown between Dyersburg and Covington in Dyersburg generated a lot of pre-game hype. It was as billed, filled with big plays by both squads and a come-from-behind rally by the Chargers. In the end, though, defeat was snatched from the jaws … [Read more...] about Covington coach J.R. Kirby on controversial loss: ‘We’ll see Dyersburg again’
Tonight’s Munford-Brighton, Covington-Dyersburg games have huge postseason ramifications
With the high school football regular season halfway over games are going to start meaning a lot more, and that begins tomorrow night for each of the three Tipton County teams. The Covington-Dyersburg game might not get as much attention locally as the Munford-Brighton game, but it could have even more playoff ramifications. Covington coach J.R. Kirby and Dyersburg coach Bart … [Read more...] about Tonight’s Munford-Brighton, Covington-Dyersburg games have huge postseason ramifications
Covington takes care of Ripley to remain undefeated
Covington and Ripley have a long history of battles pitched across the Hatchie River. Last Friday was no different on Covington Athletic Field as the Chargers started fast but slowed down, allowing the Tigers to stay in the game before finally posting a 30-20 win Region 7-3A win. “I am happy for the win,” said head coach J.R. Kirby. “Ripley played hard, they exposed some of … [Read more...] about Covington takes care of Ripley to remain undefeated
