[metaslider id=9602] Munford quarterback Jordan Bell can throw the ball. Anyone who was paying attention to the six games leading up to Friday's Region 8-5A showdown vs. Brighton knows that. However, all he needed his right arm for on a rainy Friday night in Brighton was carrying the ball and plenty of congratulatory handshakes after the game. Bell rushed for a season-high … [Read more...] about Munford rushes for 505 yards to defeat Brighton and stay in the hunt for a second straight region title
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Munford wins M & M Bowl for sixth straight season
[metaslider id=9424] There was a time the annual M & M Bowl between the rival Munford Cougars and Millington Trojans was the first game of the season. Then it moved to early September and now the showdown along Highway 51 has managed to be the second contest for both teams each year. So another aspect that has become a tradition of the rivalry is injures. The Cougars … [Read more...] about Munford wins M & M Bowl for sixth straight season
Covington breaks out Wing-T, racks up 460 rushing yards to defeat Munford
[metaslider id=9319] If you didn't watch Thursday's season opener between Covington and Munford and merely saw that the Chargers won 41-8, you might think it was just like the previous three matchups, all of which were thoroughly dominated by Covington. This game, played in front of a standing-room only crowd in Munford, didn't play out like that. Munford led late in the … [Read more...] about Covington breaks out Wing-T, racks up 460 rushing yards to defeat Munford
2021 FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Munford Cougars return 14 starters from region title team
HEAD COACH: Slade Calhoun (2nd season) LAST YEAR: 7-4, lost to Clarksville in first round of 5A playoffs RETURNING STARTERS: 7 offense, 7 defense KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: RB Auvic White, QB Jordan Bell, OL Zach Smith, WR Ben Cerniglia, DB Icarius Hodgin, RB Jace Hodgin, DB Ben Cerniglia, RB Jeremiah Davis, WR Hunter Gill, WR Tristan Bohannon, OL Nathan Tuggle, OL Ethan … [Read more...] about 2021 FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Munford Cougars return 14 starters from region title team
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
Munford Touchdown Club hosting Johnnie Jones Classic next Saturday
It's been about six years since the Munford High School football program has hosted a fundraiser golf scramble. Donnie Kelley, a Munford assistant coach, and the Munford Touchdown Club figured it was time to hold one again and they enlisted the help of Munford's most famous alumnus: Johnnie Jones. The Johnnie Jones Classic Presented by Covington Family Dental will be held … [Read more...] about Munford Touchdown Club hosting Johnnie Jones Classic next Saturday
Jara Dowell becomes fourth Cougar football player to sign with Campbellsville
Jara Dowell Jr. has spent his life living up to his name, establishing his own identity and being a name you can depend on. Obviously being a junior, Jara had a direct role model with his father Jara Sr. Raised under the faith and education bases of his parents Jara and Patricia, Jara Jr. became the leader among his siblings J’Nya and Jaelon. The family joined Jara Jr. April 28 … [Read more...] about Jara Dowell becomes fourth Cougar football player to sign with Campbellsville
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
