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Munford’s season ends despite dramatic comeback

By Jeff Ireland on November 7, 2023

It looked like it was over, then it didn't. Then, it was. Munford fell behind Hendersonville 41-20 Friday night at home in the third quarter of round one of the Class 5A state playoffs. The Cougars waged an improbable comeback and had a chance to tie the game late, but the Commandos ultimately won, 41-34, ending Munford's season. Munford running back Ty Stark scored on a … [Read more...] about Munford’s season ends despite dramatic comeback

Munford defeats Brighton in game decided by turnovers, special teams miscues

By Jeff Ireland on October 10, 2023

[metaslider id=12792] Things could not have gone much better for the Cardinals through one quarter of their matchup Friday night at Munford. Brighton found the end zone on two of its first three possessions and, a year after getting run of the field by its bitter rival, found itself ahead 14-13. But multiple turnovers and special teams miscues by Brighton, not to mention a … [Read more...] about Munford defeats Brighton in game decided by turnovers, special teams miscues

Munford beats Covington in season opener for second straight year

By Jeff Ireland on August 21, 2023

[metaslider id=12624] With five minutes left in the third quarter of Friday night's Covington-Munford game, it looked like the packed house on hand in Munford was going to get something that has been rare of late: a down-to-the-wire football game between two Tipton County rivals. When Covington running back Skylan Smith scored from nine yards out to cut Munford's lead to … [Read more...] about Munford beats Covington in season opener for second straight year

2023 high school football preview: Munford appears to be loaded for another excellent season

By Jeff Ireland on August 17, 2023

HEAD COACH: Slade Calhoun (4th season) LAST YEAR: 11-1, lost to Springfield in second round of 5A playoffs RETURNING STARTERS: 7 offense, 3 defense KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: QB Jordan Bell, LB Jaelon Dowell, DB Tyler Williams, LB Joshua Reeves, DB Jay Dancey, WR Isaiah Cobbs, DL Ethan Messer, LB Clayton Bridges KEY PLAYERS LOST: RB Braxton Sharp, OL Zach Smith, DB Mason … [Read more...] about 2023 high school football preview: Munford appears to be loaded for another excellent season

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’s historic season ends in second round loss to Springfield

By The Leader on November 14, 2022

Before the 2022 football season kicked off, Munford was the team to watch with quarterback Jordan Bell and his entire offensive line returning, plus the addition of two transfers: Isaiah Cobbs from White Station and Braxton Sharp from Brighton. They exceeded many expectations and made history on top of it by becoming the first team in school history to finish a regular season … [Read more...] about Munford’s historic season ends in second round loss to Springfield

Munford remains perfect with first round win vs. Northeast

By Jeff Ireland on November 8, 2022

As was the case in three of Munford's last four games, a Cougar opponent put up some resistance. And, just like those three other games, Munford finished strong to remain undefeated. The latest opponent attempting to hand Munford its first loss of the season was Northeast, which traveled from Clarksville to Munford Friday night for the opening round of the Class 5A state … [Read more...] about Munford remains perfect with first round win vs. Northeast

Munford makes history with program’s first 10-0 season

By Jeff Ireland on October 31, 2022

In the coming days and weeks, Munford may win a state title or lose in the first round of the playoffs. Both scenarios are certainly plausible. However this magical season plays out, though, one thing will be undeniable: The 2022 Munford Cougars are the first team in program history to finish the regular season at 10-0. "It's just a super accomplishment," Munford coach Slade … [Read more...] about Munford makes history with program’s first 10-0 season

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