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’
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Covington routs North Side, will not play Friday because of Millington COVID issues
[metaslider id=9435] “We knew that North Side had good kick returners, so we planned to kick the ball hard on the ground," said Charger head coach J.R. Kirby Friday's home opener vs. Jackson North Side. It worked better than he thought. Covington took the opening kickoff and converted two fourth downs en route to a 71-yard scoring drive capped off by Jamarion Dowell’s first … [Read more...] about Covington routs North Side, will not play Friday because of Millington COVID issues
High football previews: Munford-Millington M & M Bowl highlights Week 2 action
Week 2 of the high school football season is upon us and it brings four interesting matchups locally: A longstanding rivalry game with the M & M Bowl (Munford vs. Millington), two interesting public school-private school contests (Brighton vs. Northpoint and TRA vs. Overton) and an old rivalry (Covington-North Side) renewed. Here's a quick look at each game What: Millington … [Read more...] about High football previews: Munford-Millington M & M Bowl highlights Week 2 action
Covington breaks out Wing-T, racks up 460 rushing yards to defeat Munford
[metaslider id=9319] If you didn't watch Thursday's season opener between Covington and Munford and merely saw that the Chargers won 41-8, you might think it was just like the previous three matchups, all of which were thoroughly dominated by Covington. This game, played in front of a standing-room only crowd in Munford, didn't play out like that. Munford led late in the … [Read more...] about Covington breaks out Wing-T, racks up 460 rushing yards to defeat Munford
2021 FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Chargers want to settle things on the field this season
HEAD COACH: J.R. Kirby (3rd season) LAST YEAR: 8-3, forfeit loss to Milan in second round of Class 3A playoffs RETURNING STARTERS: 4 offense, 7 defense KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: QB Jalen Fayne, DB A.C. Mason-Young, RB Jamarion Dowell, LB Christian Barbee, RB Torris Smith, OL Chris Godwin, OL Dorian Robinson, OL Deondre Dyson, DL Eumorrion Flowers, DL Ian Robinson KEY PLAYERS … [Read more...] about 2021 FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Chargers want to settle things on the field this season
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
Just like last season, Covington needs a win Friday vs. McNairy to secure a playoff spot
The 2020 high school football season has been like no other because of COVID-19, but for Covington, so far at least, it's been eerily similar to the 2019 season. Last year Covington raced to a 6-0 record, ascended to No. 2 in the Class 3A state poll, lost consecutive games to Milan and South Gibson, won in Week 9 and headed into the regular season finale against McNairy … [Read more...] about Just like last season, Covington needs a win Friday vs. McNairy to secure a playoff spot
With quarterback position in flux, Covington prepares for crucial game vs. South Gibson
When Covington has its bye week every season, like it did last week, the team usually takes a couple of days off from practice to rest and regroup. Because of a couple of key injuries in their game against Milan Oct. 2, the Chargers did not have that luxury this year. The team's starting quarterback, senior Carson Ruffin, left the Milan game with an ankle injury and is … [Read more...] about With quarterback position in flux, Covington prepares for crucial game vs. South Gibson
