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Are high school athletes about to start getting paid? Maybe

By Jeff Ireland on January 31, 2023

Can you imagine Munford High School quarterback Jordan Bell on a billboard along Highway 51 with his smiling face encouraging Tipton County residents to buy their next truck at Frugal Frank's Ford Factory? How about Covington quarterback Braden Gover appearing in a commercial for a local lawyer who's into taekwondo? Maybe his line would be something like, "Don't let that … [Read more...] about Are high school athletes about to start getting paid? Maybe

Munford all but clinches region title with road win vs. Southwind

By Jeff Ireland on October 10, 2022

[metaslider id=11367] Munford didn't officially clinch its third straight Region 8-5A title with Friday night's league win vs. Southwind. But, for all intents and purposes, Munford has now won three straight region titles. After an impressive 31-20 win in Memphis against the Jaguars, who entered the game tied with Munford atop the region standings, the team got together and … [Read more...] about Munford all but clinches region title with road win vs. Southwind

Braxton Sharp runs wild as Munford beats Dyer County to remain undefeated

By The Leader on September 26, 2022

[metaslider id=11283] Seeing the final score of 54-31 Friday night in Newbern might give people the idea that Munford took care of Dyer County easily in a Region 8-5A showdown. Those watching the game live, however, know the Cougars had to fight the entire game for a win that three third quarter Braxton Sharp touchdown runs all but sealed. It started with Dyer County’s (2-4 … [Read more...] about Braxton Sharp runs wild as Munford beats Dyer County to remain undefeated

Munford dominates Douglass to remain undefeated

By Jeff Ireland on September 7, 2022

It's just the way media works. Munford's offense has been getting a lot of attention this season, and rightfully so. Quarterback Jordan Bell, running back Braxton Sharp and wideout Isaiah Cobbs have put up some impressive numbers through the first three weeks of the season. However, the defense has been just as good and how good both units are was on display again Friday … [Read more...] about Munford dominates Douglass to remain undefeated

Munford’s defense stymies Covington to break four-year losing streak to Chargers

By Jeff Ireland on August 19, 2022

[metaslider id=11083] The last four times Munford and Covington played each other, the Charger running attack repeatedly burned the Cougars with long running plays. Midway through the first quarter of last night's season opener between the two county rivals in Covington, Sklyan Smith broke a 45-yard touchdown run to put the Chargers ahead 7-0. There were certainly fans for … [Read more...] about Munford’s defense stymies Covington to break four-year losing streak to Chargers

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Covington softball team downs South Gibson, advances to state tournament

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