It looked like it was over, then it didn't. Then, it was. Munford fell behind Hendersonville 41-20 Friday night at home in the third quarter of round one of the Class 5A state playoffs. The Cougars waged an improbable comeback and had a chance to tie the game late, but the Commandos ultimately won, 41-34, ending Munford's season. Munford running back Ty Stark scored on a … [Read more...] about Munford’s season ends despite dramatic comeback
Slade Calhoun
Munford defeats Brighton in game decided by turnovers, special teams miscues
[metaslider id=12792] Things could not have gone much better for the Cardinals through one quarter of their matchup Friday night at Munford. Brighton found the end zone on two of its first three possessions and, a year after getting run of the field by its bitter rival, found itself ahead 14-13. But multiple turnovers and special teams miscues by Brighton, not to mention a … [Read more...] about Munford defeats Brighton in game decided by turnovers, special teams miscues
Munford beats Covington in season opener for second straight year
[metaslider id=12624] With five minutes left in the third quarter of Friday night's Covington-Munford game, it looked like the packed house on hand in Munford was going to get something that has been rare of late: a down-to-the-wire football game between two Tipton County rivals. When Covington running back Skylan Smith scored from nine yards out to cut Munford's lead to … [Read more...] about Munford beats Covington in season opener for second straight year
2023 high school football preview: Munford appears to be loaded for another excellent season
HEAD COACH: Slade Calhoun (4th season) LAST YEAR: 11-1, lost to Springfield in second round of 5A playoffs RETURNING STARTERS: 7 offense, 3 defense KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: QB Jordan Bell, LB Jaelon Dowell, DB Tyler Williams, LB Joshua Reeves, DB Jay Dancey, WR Isaiah Cobbs, DL Ethan Messer, LB Clayton Bridges KEY PLAYERS LOST: RB Braxton Sharp, OL Zach Smith, DB Mason … [Read more...] about 2023 high school football preview: Munford appears to be loaded for another excellent season
Are high school athletes about to start getting paid? Maybe
Can you imagine Munford High School quarterback Jordan Bell on a billboard along Highway 51 with his smiling face encouraging Tipton County residents to buy their next truck at Frugal Frank's Ford Factory? How about Covington quarterback Braden Gover appearing in a commercial for a local lawyer who's into taekwondo? Maybe his line would be something like, "Don't let that … [Read more...] about Are high school athletes about to start getting paid? Maybe
Munford’s historic season ends in second round loss to Springfield
Before the 2022 football season kicked off, Munford was the team to watch with quarterback Jordan Bell and his entire offensive line returning, plus the addition of two transfers: Isaiah Cobbs from White Station and Braxton Sharp from Brighton. They exceeded many expectations and made history on top of it by becoming the first team in school history to finish a regular season … [Read more...] about Munford’s historic season ends in second round loss to Springfield
Could Covington and Munford both end up in Chattanooga?
After playing one another in the season opener 12 weeks ago, Covington and Munford both have legitimate shots at a state title COVINGTON Covington’s fans, coaching staff and, to a certain degree, players know exactly what a run to the state title game looks and feels like. The Chargers have made it to high school football’s ultimate game six times: 1971, 2000, 2003, 2012, 2017 … [Read more...] about Could Covington and Munford both end up in Chattanooga?
Munford makes history with program’s first 10-0 season
In the coming days and weeks, Munford may win a state title or lose in the first round of the playoffs. Both scenarios are certainly plausible. However this magical season plays out, though, one thing will be undeniable: The 2022 Munford Cougars are the first team in program history to finish the regular season at 10-0. "It's just a super accomplishment," Munford coach Slade … [Read more...] about Munford makes history with program’s first 10-0 season