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 takes care of Ripley to remain undefeated
Covington and Ripley have a long history of battles pitched across the Hatchie River. Last Friday was no different on Covington Athletic Field as the Chargers started fast but slowed down, allowing the Tigers to stay in the game before finally posting a 30-20 win Region 7-3A win. “I am happy for the win,” said head coach J.R. Kirby. “Ripley played hard, they exposed some of … [Read more...] about Covington takes care of Ripley to remain undefeated
Covington football proves once again it’s the best team in Tipton County
[metaslider id=9484] Twelve seconds into the second half of Friday night's Brighton-Covington showdown, the Charger coaching staff was scrambling to find some pickle juice to treat a cramping running back and head coach J.R. Kirby was firmly scolding (okay, screaming at) a player who drew a flag for getting on the field during a play. If it sounds like things were going … [Read more...] about Covington football proves once again it’s the best team in Tipton County
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
Thursday Night Special: Munford hosts Covington in season opener tonight; Brighton, TRA play Friday
A couple of seasons ago, Covington head coach J.R. Kirby took a trip to Trenton to scout Milan. The game was played on a Thursday night and that gave Kirby an idea. What if the Munford-Covington season opener was played on a Thursday night? He talked to administrators at both schools and everybody agreed it was a good idea. Last year’s season opener was going to be played on a … [Read more...] about Thursday Night Special: Munford hosts Covington in season opener tonight; Brighton, TRA play Friday
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
Dynamic Covington wideout Dalton Dickerson signs with Bethel University
As everyone who follows Covington football knows, the Chargers don't pass a lot. But when they went to the air over the past two seasons, there was a good chance No. 3 was going to be on the receiving end. Dalton Dickerson, a 6-3, 176-pound wideout, averaged 21 yards per catch in his two seasons at Covington. Despite those impressive stats, Dickerson was still looking for a … [Read more...] about Dynamic Covington wideout Dalton Dickerson signs with Bethel University
Brighton, Covington and Munford football could have artificial turf fields by 2022
If things go as planned, Brighton, Covington and Munford will be playing on artificial turf football fields in the fall of 2022. Director of Tipton County Schools Dr. John Combs received approval from the school board Thursday night to begin researching plans to equip all three county schools with turf that will save hundreds of thousands of dollars in maintenance costs and … [Read more...] about Brighton, Covington and Munford football could have artificial turf fields by 2022
