Covington High football coach J.R. Kirby has been spending a lot of time lately cruising in his boat on Pickwick Lake. Munford football coach Slade Calhoun spent part of today cleaning up a mess his five-year-old daughter made in the garage. Both coaches are about to be busy doing some coaching instead next week. Director of Tipton County Schools Dr. John Combs tweeted out … [Read more...] about Tipton County fall sports and bands can begin offseason activities next week
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Will the Friday night lights shine? Coaches are eager to work toward that goal
The world does not revolve around football, particularly in the midst of a global pandemic that has killed more than 56,000 people in the United States and nearly 200 in Tennessee. Still, it's very important to a lot of people on multiple levels. High school coaches, TSSAA officials and local leaders are beginning to think about trying to make it happen as restaurants and … [Read more...] about Will the Friday night lights shine? Coaches are eager to work toward that goal
Covington mistakes prove costly in season-ending loss to Pearl-Cohn
[metaslider id=3137] The first of legendary Tennessee coach Robert Neyland's game maxims - "The team that makes the fewest mistakes will win" - was proven true on Friday night in Nashville in the Covington Chargers' 21-20 Class 3A semifinal loss to the Pearl-Cohn Firebirds. "No one play decides a ball game," said Charger head coach J.R. Kirby. "We made too many mistakes to … [Read more...] about Covington mistakes prove costly in season-ending loss to Pearl-Cohn
Despite crushing semifinal loss in Nashville to Pearl-Cohn, Chargers overachieved
There were certainly a lot of long faces and tears shed Friday night at Glencliff High School in Nashville. Most of Covington's defense, which had just played yet another stellar game, gathered together on the sideline and simultaneously slumped their heads as quarterback Carson Ruffin was sacked on the final play of a heart-wrenching 21-20 loss to Pearl-Cohn in the Class 3A … [Read more...] about Despite crushing semifinal loss in Nashville to Pearl-Cohn, Chargers overachieved
Chargers dominate Wooddale to make state semifinals for third straight season
[metaslider id=3072] There were doubters at the beginning of the 2019 season. Doubt that this Charger team young team could continue deep runs into the playoffs. Many said that making the quarterfinals would be an accomplishment. Doubt gave way to jubilation Friday night as the Chargers blew past the quarterfinals by whitewashing the Wooddale Cardinals 27-0 to advance to CHS' … [Read more...] about Chargers dominate Wooddale to make state semifinals for third straight season
Chargers defeat McNairy Central in regular season finale to clinch playoff spot
[metaslider id=2649] Covington found itself in an unaccustomed spot entering the final regular season game at McNairy Central Friday night. The Chargers were facing elimination from the postseason for the first time since 2014 unless they could contain the offense of the Bobcats. McNairy''s 27 points were the most scored on the CHS defense this season, but they weren't … [Read more...] about Chargers defeat McNairy Central in regular season finale to clinch playoff spot
