Director of Schools Dr. John Combs stood behind the north end zone during Friday night's Covington-Munford football game in Covington, and he did not like what he saw. Because of that, when Covington plays its next home game Sept. 4 against Bolivar, about half as many fans will be allowed in the stadium as there were last Friday. Combs said about 1,000 tickets were sold for … [Read more...] about Director of schools further limits number of Covington football fans after spectators disregard protocols
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Covington dominates Munford in season opener for third straight season
[metaslider id=6282] As the third quarter came to a close in last night's season opener between Covington and Munford, some serious fog began to roll into Covington's stadium. When the game ended, the fog, combined with smoke from some fireworks, visibility was so bad it became unclear who was standing 10 feet away from you. One thing, however, was crystal clear: Covington … [Read more...] about Covington dominates Munford in season opener for third straight season
5 things to know about tonight’s high school football season openers
As we enter Week 1 of the 2020 high school football season under unprecedented circumstances, here are 5 things to know. Can Munford, for the first time since 2017, make the game interesting tonight in Covington? The Chargers blew out Munford the last two seasons by a combined score of 90-14. The four games before that were decided by 10 points or less. Who knows what will … [Read more...] about 5 things to know about tonight’s high school football season openers
What to expect when Covington and Munford clash tomorrow in season opener
What: Covington vs. Munford in season opener Where: Covington High School When: Friday at 7:30 p.m. Ticket info: Because of COVID-19 restrictions, only approximately 1,000 tickets will be sold, which is about one-third of the stadium’s capacity. Tickets will not be available at the gate. They are available for $7 at Covington High School until 3 p.m. on Friday. Munford was … [Read more...] about What to expect when Covington and Munford clash tomorrow in season opener
Governor lifts restriction to clear the way for high school football to start next month
When Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signs Executive Order No. 55, which he said Tuesday he will do soon, it's full speed ahead for high school football. The order, which includes TSSAA member schools in an exception to contact sports restrictions, means the high school football season will begin Aug. 21, which was the original plan. A contingency plan was approved by the TSSAA last … [Read more...] about Governor lifts restriction to clear the way for high school football to start next month
Covington football booster Dewayne Bennett dies Sunday in Fayette County house fire
Dewayne Bennett, a well-known supporter of the Covington High School football program for many years, died Sunday afternoon in a Fayette County house fire. According to Oakland Fire Chief Stephen Walls, firefighters responded to a single-story house hire at 495 Terry Rd. in Oakland that was called in at 3:26 p.m. Emergency personnel made the scene two minutes later and found … [Read more...] about Covington football booster Dewayne Bennett dies Sunday in Fayette County house fire
TSSAA punts on plans to start football while infuriating just about everybody
Tennessee high school football coaches, players, fans and media members were really looking forward to this morning's TSSAA Board of Control meeting. The thought was that one of four plans for playing the 2020 football season was going to be adopted and everybody could move forward with preparations. That did not happen. After frustrating many of those listening to the live … [Read more...] about TSSAA punts on plans to start football while infuriating just about everybody
Brighton, Covington and Munford football teams have gone back to work
[metaslider id=5688] You would not think teenagers would be excited about running around in the heat and vomiting occasionally, but that is clearly the case. Tipton County’s three high school football teams – Brighton, Covington and Munford – were allowed to resume offseason workouts a little more than a week ago after more than two months of being told to stay away because of … [Read more...] about Brighton, Covington and Munford football teams have gone back to work
