Today is Sept. 18 and the Region 8-5A title will be decided tonight. Do what now? Further explanation as to how that can be true follows, but I'm sure you can figure out the reason. It rhymes with stroma of iris. If you're interested (which seems doubtful) what that word means, it's a medical term that has something to do with the eyeball. I started reading about it on … [Read more...] about A region title game in September? That’s what we’ve got tonight
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Munford takes care of Harding with huge game vs. Brighton looming
Considering he rushed for nearly 1,000 yards as a sophomore last season, Munford running back Auvic White entered the 2020 season with a fair amount of expectations. He had some solid performances in Munford's first three games, but last Friday he reminded everybody why he's considered one of the top backs in West Tennessee. White rushed for 200 yards on 25 carries as the … [Read more...] about Munford takes care of Harding with huge game vs. Brighton looming
Week 4 previews: Covington looking to claim Tipton County title again
As far as I know, there's no trophy for whichever team wins the unofficial Tipton County football title for beating the other two. Hey, there's an idea for somebody to tackle. One thing I do know, however, is that Covington has beaten Munford and Brighton the last two seasons and would have two more trophies in its trophy case if that hardware existed. Covington beat Munford … [Read more...] about Week 4 previews: Covington looking to claim Tipton County title again
Munford defeats St. Benedict on last-second TD pass
[metaslider id=6467] Before Munford took the field at home last Friday night against St. Benedict, Cougar coach Slade Calhoun had a message for his team. "I told the guys if we could get to the fourth quarter we'd have a good shot and that's how it shook out," Calhoun said. With 12 seconds left in the game and St. Benedict leading 16-12, Munford faced a fourth and goal from … [Read more...] about Munford defeats St. Benedict on last-second TD pass
Munford wins M &M Bowl for sixth straight season in Thursday night special
[metaslider id=6376] With the gusty winds swirling over the Munford Football Stadium field, Munford head football coach Slade Calhoun was flashing a smile brighter than a lightning bolt from tropical storm Laura. Calhoun had the grin of a winner, gripping the game ball from the 2020 M&M Bowl. The first-year head coach of Munford secured his first victory as the leader of … [Read more...] about Munford wins M &M Bowl for sixth straight season in Thursday night special
Want high school football to continue? Mask up and socially distance at games
When Dr. John Combs was named Tipton County Director of Schools nearly two years ago, he talked about few things on which he was going to focus. Safety, teacher retention, instructional technology and post-graduation paths were among the things he planned to tackle. Deciding how many people, if any, can attend a high school school football game during a global pandemic? That … [Read more...] about Want high school football to continue? Mask up and socially distance at games
Week 2 of high school football brings two huge rivalry games and one season opener
[metaslider id=6340] Are you ready for some Thursday night football? That's right, Thursday. Because weather experts are expecting the remnants of Hurricane Laura to be hitting this area tomorrow night, many West Tennessee high schools made the decision earlier this week to move their Week 2 games to tonight. All three Tipton County teams play tonight. Tipton-Rosemark's … [Read more...] about Week 2 of high school football brings two huge rivalry games and one season opener
Covington dominates Munford in season opener for third straight season
[metaslider id=6282] As the third quarter came to a close in last night's season opener between Covington and Munford, some serious fog began to roll into Covington's stadium. When the game ended, the fog, combined with smoke from some fireworks, visibility was so bad it became unclear who was standing 10 feet away from you. One thing, however, was crystal clear: Covington … [Read more...] about Covington dominates Munford in season opener for third straight season
