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Covington HS

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

Scout Davis finishes off stellar career at Covington with seventh-place finish at golf state tourney

By Jeff Ireland on October 18, 2019

Covington senior golfer Scout Davis did not bring home a title from the state tournament earlier this week at WillowBrook Golf Course in Manchester. However, his performance there, and throughout his career, probably makes him the best golfer in the history of Covington High School. He shot a two-over 146 (72-74) Tuesday and Wednesday which was good enough for a seventh-place … [Read more...] about Scout Davis finishes off stellar career at Covington with seventh-place finish at golf state tourney

Here’s a playoff picture breakdown for Brighton, Covington, Munford and TRA

By Jeff Ireland on October 18, 2019

All four Tipton County-area football teams play games tonight that will have significant postseason ramifications. Covington hosts South Gibson, Munford hosts Kirby, Brighton hosts Southwind and Tipton-Rosemark hosts Columbia Academy. For a couple of teams a loss could end postseason hopes. For two others, wins could mean a region title. Here’s a look at each team’s playoff … [Read more...] about Here’s a playoff picture breakdown for Brighton, Covington, Munford and TRA

Local runners dominate Cougar Classic meet

By Jeff Ireland on October 17, 2019

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[metaslider id=2112] The Munford High School cross country team hosted the 2019 Cougar Classic Tuesday at Nancy Lane Park in Atoka and Tipton County runners dominated the event. Munford freshman Ryan Coley took first in the boys’ high school 5K with a time of 18:58 and Linda Giffing, a junior from Munford, won the girls’ race with a time of 22:25. Covington’s boys won the team … [Read more...] about Local runners dominate Cougar Classic meet

Ginn and Warmath will be featured on ESPN tonight

By Jeff Ireland on October 10, 2019

It’s been a little more than four months since the Covington High School baseball team capped off a storybook season by beating Forrest for the Class AA state title. Last Thursday at Don Chandler Memorial Field, you would have thought it had just happened. About 200 people - fans, band members, cheeerleaders and parents - showed up as Coach Brad Warmath, Kyle Ginn and the team … [Read more...] about Ginn and Warmath will be featured on ESPN tonight

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