[metaslider id=11194] Things were looking up for Brighton late in the first quarter of its home game Friday night against Covington. Pierce Meacham broke a 41-yard touchdown run to cut Covington's lead to 14-6 and Ryan Vandiver recovered the ensuing onside kick to give Brighton possession near midfield. That's when things fell apart. Quarterback Bryan Bratcher fumbled and … [Read more...] about Covington beats Brighton handily for third straight victory
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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
Can Covington continue its dominance of Munford? We’ll find out tonight
When Munford hosted Covington in last year’s season opener, things were competitive for a while. The Cougars took advantage of an early Charger turnover and took an 8-7 lead in the first quarter. The game was competitive into the second half before Covington won comfortably, 41-8. As for the three games before that? They were basically over by halftime. The last time Munford … [Read more...] about Can Covington continue its dominance of Munford? We’ll find out tonight
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
Seven Tipton County-area football players named TnFCA all-state
The Tennessee Football Coaches Association released its all-state high school football teams on Jan. 1 and seven Tipton County-area players received recognition. Covington High School had the most players in the county recognized with three: juniors Jamarion Dowell and A.C. Mason and senior Jalen Fayne. Dowell, who made the Class 3A team as a running back, rushed for 1,479 … [Read more...] about Seven Tipton County-area football players named TnFCA all-state
PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Covington, lone local team left, plays Dyersburg tonight for semifinal berth
And then there was one. As is almost always the case, Covington has outlasted the other local teams and is the only Tipton County football team still in the playoffs. Tonight's Class 3A quarterfinal matchup at Dyersburg figures to be a good one. Here's a quick look at what to expect: What: Covington (9-2) vs Dyersburg (11-0) in the Class 3A state quarterfinals When: Today … [Read more...] about PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Covington, lone local team left, plays Dyersburg tonight for semifinal berth
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
Playoff preview: A look at what Covington and Munford will be facing tonight
Getting to the state quarterfinals is really hard for most programs. Munford, which has been a pretty successful program historically, hasn't been to the quarterfinals in 24 years. The Cougars can break that streak tonight with a win over Henry County. Covington is not like most programs. If the Chargers can get past Ripley tonight, they will make the quarterfinals for the … [Read more...] about Playoff preview: A look at what Covington and Munford will be facing tonight
