[metaslider id=9678] Considering Brighton had lost three of its last four games, the Cardinals really needed a win Friday night at home vs. Kingsbury to remain in the chase for a playoff berth. Thanks to an efficient offense and a smothering defense, Brighton got what it needed with a convincing 46-12 Region 8-5A win. The playoff scenario for Brighton (5-3 overall, 2-2 … [Read more...] about Brighton picks up key region win to remain in the hunt for a playoff berth
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Central’s big plays prove too much for Brighton to overcome
Four touchdown runs of 69 yards or more. And a guy named Jamarious Brooks could not be stopped. That's pretty much all you need to know when understanding why Brighton lost to Memphis Central 57-38 Friday night in a Region 8-5A game at home. Brooks, who finished with 387 yards and six touchdowns on 14 carries (that's 28 yards per carry), had touchdown runs of 74, 69 and 85 … [Read more...] about Central’s big plays prove too much for Brighton to overcome
Brighton scores 10 touchdowns in wild 74-69 win over Northpoint
[metaslider id=9410] There were some unbelievable, and possibly historic, statistics that emerged from Friday night's Northpoint Christian-Brighton game in Brighton. The teams combined for nearly 1,400 all-purpose yards, including an astounding 658 rushing yards for Brighton, and 143 points. There were 19 touchdowns scored and, incredibly, zero turnovers. And perhaps the … [Read more...] about Brighton scores 10 touchdowns in wild 74-69 win over Northpoint
High football previews: Munford-Millington M & M Bowl highlights Week 2 action
Week 2 of the high school football season is upon us and it brings four interesting matchups locally: A longstanding rivalry game with the M & M Bowl (Munford vs. Millington), two interesting public school-private school contests (Brighton vs. Northpoint and TRA vs. Overton) and an old rivalry (Covington-North Side) renewed. Here's a quick look at each game What: Millington … [Read more...] about High football previews: Munford-Millington M & M Bowl highlights Week 2 action
2021 FOOTBALL PREVIEW: With 14 starters back, Cardinals look to keep momentum going
HEAD COACH: Mike David (3rd season) LAST YEAR: 6-6, lost to Henry County in second round of 5A playoffs RETURNING STARTERS: 8 offense, 6 defense KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: QB Nick Harvell, LB/WR Derrion Lewis, RB Braxton Sharp, DE Jacob Rodriquez, OL Harrison Moore, OL Luke Hayes, OL Jayvon Lee, RB Ty Stark, DB Kolby Jones, DB Emmanuel Thurman, DB C.J. Bonner, DE Marwann … [Read more...] about 2021 FOOTBALL PREVIEW: With 14 starters back, Cardinals look to keep momentum going
Brighton, Munford, Tipton-Rosemark football players receive postseason honors
[metaslider id=7448] The All-Region 8-5A football team was announced earlier this week. Because Brighton and Munford were the only region teams that played during 2020, only Cardinals and Cougars made the list. However, considering the seasons several local players had, it’s safe to say many Tipton County players would have been on the list regardless. Munford junior running … [Read more...] about Brighton, Munford, Tipton-Rosemark football players receive postseason honors
Henry County ends Brighton’s season in second round of playoffs
For a while in Paris on Friday it looked like Brighton might have a chance to upset Henry County like it did it three years ago en route to the program's only state semifinal appearance. The Cardinal defense did not allow the Patriots to pick up a first down on its first two possessions and Brighton's offense was moving the ball. Three key mistakes, however, one late in the … [Read more...] about Henry County ends Brighton’s season in second round of playoffs
Brighton runs right through Dyer County for first playoff win since 2017
[metaslider id=7170] Nobody knew quite what to expect when Brighton took the field Friday night for a Class 5A first round playoff game vs. Dyer County because nothing quite like this had ever happened before. Thanks to COVID-19, the Cardinals had not played a game in nearly a month. If the Cardinals had come out sluggish or rusty, that would have certainly been … [Read more...] about Brighton runs right through Dyer County for first playoff win since 2017
