[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
Keith Setler
Brighton routs Ridgeway for first win of the season
The temperature was in the low 80s when Brighton finished off an impressive 42-6 home win versus Ridgeway Friday night, so it was pretty toasty. Still, when a pair of Brighton players dumped a jug of ice water on first-year head coach Keith Setler, he wasn't exactly refreshed. "That was so cold," Setler said with a laugh. "It's been a while since I was doused like that. It … [Read more...] about Brighton routs Ridgeway for first win of the season
It was much closer this time, but Covington beat Brighton in a closely-contested game
[metaslider id=12656] Entering Friday night's game between county rivals Covington and Brighton, the Chargers had beaten the Cardinals six straight times, and none of them were close. The combined score of those six games: Covington 280, Brighton 65. Covington won last year's game 49-6. From the outset of Friday's game in Covington, it was clear this game was going to be … [Read more...] about It was much closer this time, but Covington beat Brighton in a closely-contested game
Brighton loses early momentum, drops opener to Henry County
[metaslider id=12638] Early on in Brighton's season opener Friday night at home vs. Henry County, the Cardinals, particularly the offense, had some rhythm. The Cardinals drove down the field on the first possession of the game and Nolan Carson kicked a 25-yard field goal to give Brighton a 3-0 lead. Brighton's second drive of the game progressed to the red zone, but yielded … [Read more...] about Brighton loses early momentum, drops opener to Henry County
High School Football Preview 2023: Brighton has a new coach and a new outlook
HEAD COACH: Keith Setler (1st season) LAST YEAR: 3-7 RETURNING STARTERS: 5 offense, 5 defense KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: QB Cade Crowson, RB Pierce Mecham, DB Hunter Lampley, WR Taylon Carpenter, LB Ethan Hector, OL Will Comer KEY PLAYERS LOST: RB Ty Stark, DB Keagan Jarmon, OL Matthew Parker, OL Jayvon Lee Not even halfway through the 2022 season, the Brighton Cardinals were … [Read more...] about High School Football Preview 2023: Brighton has a new coach and a new outlook
New Brighton coach Keith Setler preaching ‘buy in’ at spring practice
There has been a fair amount of turnover with the Brighton High School head football coaching job the last few years. Morgan Cruce, last season's coach, was on the job for just one season. The man hired to replace him, Keith Setler, is conducting spring practice this week with his new team and one thing's he's preaching is commitment - from the players, the fans and … [Read more...] about New Brighton coach Keith Setler preaching ‘buy in’ at spring practice
New sheriff in town: Brighton announces Keith Setler as head coach
It has been one month since Morgan Cruce took a coaching position at the University of North Alabama and resigned as head coach for Brighton High. On Friday, the Cardinal family welcomed his successor, Keith Setler, who will take over the football program this fall. Cougar fans may remember his name from the late 2000s as he was the defensive coordinator that helped led Munford … [Read more...] about New sheriff in town: Brighton announces Keith Setler as head coach
