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Slade Calhoun

High school football preview: Talent added to two-time region champ Munford Cougars

By Jeff Ireland on August 16, 2022

HEAD COACH: Slade Calhoun (3rd season) LAST YEAR: 9-3, lost to Henry County in second round of 5A playoffs RETURNING STARTERS: 7 offense, 3 defense KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: QB Jordan Bell, OL Zach Smith, RB Jace Hodgin, K Braxton Brown, OL Ethan Gullett, OL Joseph Noon, OL Jeremiah Sullins, LB Jaelon Dowell, DL Hunter Perry, LB Tristan Bohannon, DB Tyler Williams, DB Mason … [Read more...] about High school football preview: Talent added to two-time region champ Munford Cougars

Munford High School’s new turf field proving very beneficial already

By Jeff Ireland on June 22, 2022

[metaslider id=10800] Last Thursday morning, with rock and rap music playing in the background, the Munford High School football team was running through a two-hour summer workout. And what a change it was from summer and spring workouts of the past with a new turf field in place. Though it hasn't rained much at all lately, Munford head coach Slade Calhoun recognizes how … [Read more...] about Munford High School’s new turf field proving very beneficial already

Munford’s Icarius Hodgin signs with Belhaven University

By Jeff Ireland on March 9, 2022

When Jonathan Hodgin found he was going to have a son a little more than 18 years ago, he was determined to come up with a unique name. He looked into Greek mythology and came across the name Icarius, a spartan king known for his speed. Whether Icarius became fast because of his name or not doesn't really matter. The fact is that he was fast and developed into one of the best … [Read more...] about Munford’s Icarius Hodgin signs with Belhaven University

Construction on new turf football fields at Brighton, Covington, Munford underway

By Jeff Ireland on February 17, 2022

[metaslider id=10210] Anybody not in the know who drove by the football fields at Brighton, Covington and Munford high schools might recently have wondered why there was no grass on the field anymore. Aggressive and industrious moles? No. Construction got underway earlier this month on the installation of turf fields at all three schools. The $5 million plan was announced last … [Read more...] about Construction on new turf football fields at Brighton, Covington, Munford underway

Munford sophomore quarterback Jordan Bell’s star is on the rise

By Jeff Ireland on January 18, 2022

It’s not uncommon when a high school football coach searching for a quarterback looks around, identifies his best athlete and tries to turn that guy into a signal caller. If you didn’t know any better, you might think that was the case with Munford sophomore Jordan Bell. After all, he is 6-3, 185 pounds and has athletic ability to spare. He also excels in basketball and track … [Read more...] about Munford sophomore quarterback Jordan Bell’s star is on the rise

Henry County stops Munford in second round of Class 5A playoffs

By Jeff Ireland on November 15, 2021

[metaslider id=9824] Munford was trying to end some streaks in Friday night's Class 5A second round playoff game at home vs. Henry County, a team that had beaten Munford five times over the past 10 years in playoff action. The Cougars were also attempting to make the quarterfinals for the first time since 1997. Munford's offense played well and kept the Cougars in the game … [Read more...] about Henry County stops Munford in second round of Class 5A playoffs

Munford comes up with another late-game drive, advances to second round of playoffs

By Jeff Ireland on November 8, 2021

[metaslider id=9786] Portland's first drive during Friday night's first round Class 5A playoff game in Munford set the tone for the how the game was going to go. The Panthers didn't score on that drive, but it was 14 plays long and took 7:15 off the clock. That keep-away strategy worked for a while, but in the end running back Auvic White had another monster night and the … [Read more...] about Munford comes up with another late-game drive, advances to second round of playoffs

Walk-off field goal gives Munford second straight region title

By Jeff Ireland on November 1, 2021

[metaslider id=9730] There was lots of offensive star power on display Friday night at Crump Stadium in Memphis. Munford running back Auvic White was nearly unstoppable with 194 rushing yards and four touchdowns and Cougar quarterback Jordan Bell made several game-changing plays on his way to 172 all-purpose yards. Central running back Jamarious Brooks, the area's leading … [Read more...] about Walk-off field goal gives Munford second straight region title

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