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
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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
Munford’s defense stymies Covington to break four-year losing streak to Chargers
[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
High school football preview: Covington Charger roster has familiar components for success
HEAD COACH: J.R. Kirby (4th season) LAST YEAR: 10-3, lost to Dyersburg in 3A state quarterfinals RETURNING STARTERS: 7 offense, 7 defense KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: DB A.C. Mason-Young, RB Jamarion Dowell, OL Dorian Robinson, DL Ian Robinson, RB Skylan Smith, OL Jasper Hunter, LB Kydric Mason, DL Malakai Somerville, DL Atyrun Smith, QB Braden Gover KEY PLAYERS LOST: QB Jalen … [Read more...] about High school football preview: Covington Charger roster has familiar components for success
Construction on new turf football fields at Brighton, Covington, Munford underway
[metaslider id=10210] Anybody not in the know who drove by the football fields at Brighton, Covington and Munford high schools might recently have wondered why there was no grass on the field anymore. Aggressive and industrious moles? No. Construction got underway earlier this month on the installation of turf fields at all three schools. The $5 million plan was announced last … [Read more...] about Construction on new turf football fields at Brighton, Covington, Munford underway
Covington routs Ripley to set up quarterfinal rematch with Dyersburg
[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
Brighton, Covington, Munford, TRA preparing for season openers in three weeks
[metaslider id=9235] This time last year, with the COVID pandemic wreaking havoc, trying to prepare for a high school football was, well, trying. Players had to practice and work out in small groups, temperatures were taken daily, cleanliness was taken to the extreme and there was a feeling of uncertainty about whether the season would even be played. This year, as the area’s … [Read more...] about Brighton, Covington, Munford, TRA preparing for season openers in three weeks
