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After a month of no games, Brighton hosts Dyer County Friday in playoffs

By Jeff Ireland on November 4, 2020

[metaslider id=7110] When the ball is kicked off Friday night in Brighton for the Cardinals' first round Class 5A state playoff game vs. Dyer County, it will have been exactly 28 days since Brighton has played a game. Last Monday, on a beautiful fall afternoon, Brighton's players and coaches could be found where they've been spending a ton of time lately: at practice. Junior … [Read more...] about After a month of no games, Brighton hosts Dyer County Friday in playoffs

Brighton uses devastating rushing attack to rout Fayette-Ware

By Jeff Ireland on October 12, 2020

[metaslider id=6817] Considering Brighton compiled 399 rushing yards earlier this season against Munford, Fayette-Ware's coaches and players had to be aware the Cardinals' rushing attack was capable of controlling a game. It's doubtful, however, they believed Brighton was going to do what it did Friday night in Somerville. Brighton racked up an incredible 567 rushing yards … [Read more...] about Brighton uses devastating rushing attack to rout Fayette-Ware

Week 8 football previews: Brighton, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark face stiff tests tonight

By Jeff Ireland on October 9, 2020

Brighton and Munford, thanks to COVID-19, are already done with region play, so each will play newly-scheduled non-region teams tonight on the road. Rosemark, meanwhile, will play a league opponent it needs two beat to keep its postseason hopes alive. Here's a quick look at each game: What: Brighton (2-5) vs. Fayette-Ware (5-1) Where: Fayette-Ware High School When: Friday at 7 … [Read more...] about Week 8 football previews: Brighton, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark face stiff tests tonight

Munford defeats Brighton in a shootout that likely determined region title

By Jeff Ireland on September 21, 2020

[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

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