Normally they turn out the lights when the game is over. It took nearly 40 minutes to get all the lights on at Liberty Tech on Friday night. Once they did come on, the Crusaders (0-7, 0-4 Region) likely wished for a power failure. There was no lack of power for the Chargers (6-2, 4-1 Region), who scored 10 touchdowns en route to a 70-12 Region 7-3A victory. The point total … [Read more...] about Covington routs Liberty Tech to solidify playoff position
JR Kirby
High school football preview 2023: Covington’s roster has familiar components for success
HEAD COACH: J.R. Kirby (5th season) LAST YEAR: 11-3, lost to East Nashville in 3A state semifinals RETURNING STARTERS: 5 offense, 5 defense KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: QB Braden Gover, RB Skylan Smith, K/LB Gabe Wellentin, RB Ty Beard, WR Ryan Mize, OL Jackson Kirby, OL Cayden Fuller KEY PLAYERS LOST: DB A.C. Mason-Young, RB Jamarion Dowell, OL Dorian Robinson, DL Ian … [Read more...] about High school football preview 2023: Covington’s roster has familiar components for success
Are high school athletes about to start getting paid? Maybe
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
East Nashville stops Covington a win away from state title game
Week 1 of the season, Covington fans were shocked to face their first loss in an opener since 2017 to Munford, which went on to go undefeated in the regular season. According to head coach J.R. Kirby, they were written off by many, building up worries on how the Chargers would perform for the rest of the season. Instead of looking for someone to blame, they adjusted well and … [Read more...] about East Nashville stops Covington a win away from state title game
Covington erases memory of last season with win that sends Chargers to semifinals
[metaslider id=11570] Last year Covington's season ended with a controversial loss at Dyersburg in the state quarterfinals. The year before that the Chargers' season was stopped by COVID-19. Neither Trojans nor global pandemic could slow down the Chargers this time around. Using its typical dominant rushing attack and stellar defense, Covington beat Dyersburg 24-10 Friday … [Read more...] about Covington erases memory of last season with win that sends Chargers to semifinals
Covington routs Millington to move into state quarterfinals
[metaslider id=11543] Considering Covington beat Millington 44-0 two and a half months ago, you couldn't blame the Chargers if they were a little overconfident heading into Friday night's rematch in the second round of the Class 3A state playoffs. Early on, thanks primarily to a couple of Covington turnovers, it looked like maybe Covington was taking its opponent too lightly … [Read more...] about Covington routs Millington to move into state quarterfinals
Could Covington and Munford both end up in Chattanooga?
After playing one another in the season opener 12 weeks ago, Covington and Munford both have legitimate shots at a state title COVINGTON Covington’s fans, coaching staff and, to a certain degree, players know exactly what a run to the state title game looks and feels like. The Chargers have made it to high school football’s ultimate game six times: 1971, 2000, 2003, 2012, 2017 … [Read more...] about Could Covington and Munford both end up in Chattanooga?
Covington dominates Hamilton to set up round two rematch with Millington
Covington made short work of an undermanned, overmatched Hamilton Wildcats team on Friday night in Covington, rolling to a 42-6 win in the opening round of the TSSAA Class 3A state playoffs. The Chargers (9-2) took just 45 seconds and three plays to cover 54 yards and take a 7-0 lead on Jamarion Dowell’s one-yard run, the first of his three-touchdown night. Skylan Smith (10 … [Read more...] about Covington dominates Hamilton to set up round two rematch with Millington
