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HOOPS PREVIEW: Munford boys return three starters

By Jeff Ireland on November 29, 2021

Head coach: Nic Buford (2nd season) Last season: 12-13, lost in region semifinals Key players lost: Javaris Tolton, Braden Lewis, Shane Cox Key players returning: Michael Lee, Levi Poindexter, Jordan Bell, Murray Norman Year one under first-year coach Nic Buford went pretty well as Munford picked up some key wins and nearly won a district title. With three starters back … [Read more...] about HOOPS PREVIEW: Munford boys return three starters

District play begins next week for Munford boys’ and girls’ basketball

By Jeff Ireland on January 6, 2021

The Cougars’ record, at 1-7, does not look great on paper. However, upon closer inspection, Munford is just a few points away from being 7-1. Munford lost to St. Benedict, Obion County, Haywood and Briarcrest by a combined 14 points and lost to Covington in overtime after trailing by 26 points in the third quarter. The Cougars led Obion County by 13 points in the second … [Read more...] about District play begins next week for Munford boys’ and girls’ basketball

High school hoops preview: Nick Buford is new man in charge at Munford

By Jeff Ireland on November 23, 2020

Head coach: Nick Buford (1st season) Last season: 9-16, lost to Cordova in region quarterfinals Starters lost: 3 Starters returning: 2 Players to watch: F Javaris Tolton, G Levi Poindexter, F Michael Lee, G Braden Lewis, G Shane You can expect Munford to have quite a different look this season for several reasons. The team’s top two scorers from last season - T.J. Tyus and … [Read more...] about High school hoops preview: Nick Buford is new man in charge at Munford

Meet Nick Buford, Munford High’s new boys’ basketball coach

By Jeff Ireland on June 18, 2020

There might have been bigger names and people with more head coaching experience who applied for the vacant head boys' basketball coach position at Munford High School. However, as the decision makers at Munford thought about it more and more, Nick Buford's name kept surfacing. "Over and over again, while we looked at resumes, his name kept popping up," MHS principal Dr. … [Read more...] about Meet Nick Buford, Munford High’s new boys’ basketball coach

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