HEAD COACH: Slade Calhoun (3rd season) LAST YEAR: 9-3, lost to Henry County in second round of 5A playoffs RETURNING STARTERS: 7 offense, 3 defense KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: QB Jordan Bell, OL Zach Smith, RB Jace Hodgin, K Braxton Brown, OL Ethan Gullett, OL Joseph Noon, OL Jeremiah Sullins, LB Jaelon Dowell, DL Hunter Perry, LB Tristan Bohannon, DB Tyler Williams, DB Mason … [Read more...] about High school football preview: Talent added to two-time region champ Munford Cougars
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Munford sophomore quarterback Jordan Bell’s star is on the rise
It’s not uncommon when a high school football coach searching for a quarterback looks around, identifies his best athlete and tries to turn that guy into a signal caller. If you didn’t know any better, you might think that was the case with Munford sophomore Jordan Bell. After all, he is 6-3, 185 pounds and has athletic ability to spare. He also excels in basketball and track … [Read more...] about Munford sophomore quarterback Jordan Bell’s star is on the rise
Henry County stops Munford in second round of Class 5A playoffs
[metaslider id=9824] Munford was trying to end some streaks in Friday night's Class 5A second round playoff game at home vs. Henry County, a team that had beaten Munford five times over the past 10 years in playoff action. The Cougars were also attempting to make the quarterfinals for the first time since 1997. Munford's offense played well and kept the Cougars in the game … [Read more...] about Henry County stops Munford in second round of Class 5A playoffs
Munford comes up with another late-game drive, advances to second round of playoffs
[metaslider id=9786] Portland's first drive during Friday night's first round Class 5A playoff game in Munford set the tone for the how the game was going to go. The Panthers didn't score on that drive, but it was 14 plays long and took 7:15 off the clock. That keep-away strategy worked for a while, but in the end running back Auvic White had another monster night and the … [Read more...] about Munford comes up with another late-game drive, advances to second round of playoffs
Walk-off field goal gives Munford second straight region title
[metaslider id=9730] There was lots of offensive star power on display Friday night at Crump Stadium in Memphis. Munford running back Auvic White was nearly unstoppable with 194 rushing yards and four touchdowns and Cougar quarterback Jordan Bell made several game-changing plays on his way to 172 all-purpose yards. Central running back Jamarious Brooks, the area's leading … [Read more...] about Walk-off field goal gives Munford second straight region title
Munford overwhelms Kingsbury to set up huge game Friday vs. Central
It could’ve been considered a “trap" or a “throw-away” game. The outcome of Munford hosting Kingsbury Friday night would have no effect on the Cougars’ postseason future. Win or lose they would face Central in the final week of the regular season to determine their seeding in the playoffs. So, you would forgive them if they didn’t take this game seriously. They didn’t see it … [Read more...] about Munford overwhelms Kingsbury to set up huge game Friday vs. Central
Munford destroys Southwind as showdown with Central looms
Munford remained perfect in region play on Friday as the Cougars put together what may have been their most complete game yet. Penalties were kept to a minimum while the offense more than 200 yards on the ground and the defense managed to get three interceptions on the way to a 44-14 rout of Southwind. Munford improves to 6-2 overall and 4-0 in region play, steamrolling … [Read more...] about Munford destroys Southwind as showdown with Central looms
Munford rushes for 505 yards to defeat Brighton and stay in the hunt for a second straight region title
[metaslider id=9602] Munford quarterback Jordan Bell can throw the ball. Anyone who was paying attention to the six games leading up to Friday's Region 8-5A showdown vs. Brighton knows that. However, all he needed his right arm for on a rainy Friday night in Brighton was carrying the ball and plenty of congratulatory handshakes after the game. Bell rushed for a season-high … [Read more...] about Munford rushes for 505 yards to defeat Brighton and stay in the hunt for a second straight region title
