When Jonathan Hodgin found he was going to have a son a little more than 18 years ago, he was determined to come up with a unique name. He looked into Greek mythology and came across the name Icarius, a spartan king known for his speed. Whether Icarius became fast because of his name or not doesn't really matter. The fact is that he was fast and developed into one of the best … [Read more...] about Munford’s Icarius Hodgin signs with Belhaven University
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Heather Williams becomes first woman to win Pigskin Pickers
In the long history of The Leader's Pigskin Pickers, different people in different professions - bankers, car deaiers, pawn shop owners and body shop owners - have taken first place in the contest, which involves picking winners for high school, college and professional football games over a three-month period. One type of person that had never won the contest? A woman. That … [Read more...] about Heather Williams becomes first woman to win Pigskin Pickers
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
Playoff preview: A look at what Covington and Munford will be facing tonight
Getting to the state quarterfinals is really hard for most programs. Munford, which has been a pretty successful program historically, hasn't been to the quarterfinals in 24 years. The Cougars can break that streak tonight with a win over Henry County. Covington is not like most programs. If the Chargers can get past Ripley tonight, they will make the quarterfinals for the … [Read more...] about Playoff preview: A look at what Covington and Munford will be facing tonight
Brighton, Covington, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark begin playoffs tonight
All four Tipton County-area teams - Brighton, Covington, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark - are in the playoffs this year, something that does not happen all that often. Each team’s path to Chattanooga, the site of this year’s state title games is different. A couple of local teams will be favored this week and two will be underdogs. Click here for the complete brackets. Here’s a … [Read more...] about Brighton, Covington, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark begin playoffs tonight
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
