[metaslider id=8280] The defenses that Munford played against last fall knew to keep an eye on number 2, but it didn't seem to make any difference. A 6-0, 190-pound receiver/running back, Traveon Hawkins racked up big play after big play last season, helping lead Munford to seven wins and a region title, and college recruiters noticed. Hawkins had more than one offer, but … [Read more...] about A position change helped Munford’s Traveon Hawkins earn a scholarship to Campbellsville
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Munford’s Kelton Mason signs football scholarship with Campbellsville University
[metaslider id=8154] Football recruiting during COVID is very complicated, so it took a while for standout Munford cornerback Kelton Mason to find a landing spot. After a recent visit to Campbellsville University in Kentucky, Mason liked what he saw and knew it was the spot for him. He made it official Tuesday afternoon during a signing ceremony at Munford High School … [Read more...] about Munford’s Kelton Mason signs football scholarship with Campbellsville University
Clarksville ends Munford’s season in the first round of the playoffs for second straight season
[metaslider id=7152] In the first half of Munford's first round home playoff game Friday night vs. Clarksville, the Cougars had a punt blocked, lost a fumble, threw an interception and were whistled for unsportsmanlike and an unnecessary roughness penalties. Despite all that, Munford trailed just 16-8 at halftime. "I told the guys at the half, even before the half, that's … [Read more...] about Clarksville ends Munford’s season in the first round of the playoffs for second straight season
Revenge on the brain? Not so much as Munford hosts Clarksville again in the playoffs
Exactly a year ago, Munford hosted Clarksville in the first round of the state playoffs. The Cougars led 28-13 with 10:44 left in the game and appeared to be headed to round two. But Clarksville recovered an onside kick, scored two touchdowns and kicked a field goal over an eight-minute span to win 29-28. So, on Friday when Munford hosts Clarksville again in the first round of … [Read more...] about Revenge on the brain? Not so much as Munford hosts Clarksville again in the playoffs
Munford getting ready for playoffs after loss to top-ranked ECS
[metaslider id=6991] After the second play from scrimmage Friday night, a couple of Munford fans who had made the trip to Cordova to watch the Cougars play Evangelical Christian School yelled, "Watch No. 24, they're going to give it to No. 24!" Ya think? Munford head coach Slade Calhoun, the rest of his coaching staff and Munford's defenders were fully aware that Jaylen … [Read more...] about Munford getting ready for playoffs after loss to top-ranked ECS
Opinion: Football during COVID, playoff scenarios and Covington Charger dominance
Now that we are a little more than halfway through the high school football season, this seems like a good time to run through a few things we’ve learned along the way. The most obvious thing I think we’ve learned is that it looks like high school football can co-exist with COVID-19. I love it when people say what I’m about to write because it implies you are not honest … [Read more...] about Opinion: Football during COVID, playoff scenarios and Covington Charger dominance
Football roundup: Munford, Brighton, Tipton-Rosemark lose Week 6 games
[metaslider id=6681] Munford remained competitive with Hardin County for a while Friday night in Munford, but in the end the Tigers had too much firepower. Quarterback Rivers Hunt and wideout Kaydin Pope, both high-level college prospects, had big games and Hardin County, which is ranked second in the AP Class 4A state poll, beat Munford 42-14. Pope caught six passes for 175 … [Read more...] about Football roundup: Munford, Brighton, Tipton-Rosemark lose Week 6 games
Munford defeats Brighton in a shootout that likely determined region title
[metaslider id=6582] When the Cougars had the ball during Friday night's Region 8-5A showdown at home against Brighton, Munford head coach Slade Calhoun, for the most part, had his back to the action. That's not the way it typically goes for a head coach, but Friday's game was far from typical. A season-opening loss to Covington not withstanding, Munford's defense had been … [Read more...] about Munford defeats Brighton in a shootout that likely determined region title
