A LOOK AT EACH OF THE FOUR LOCAL FOOTBALL PLAYOFF MATCHUPS What: Munford (9-1) vs. Kenwood (6-4) When: Friday at 7 p.m. Where: Munford High School Players to watch: Munford – RB Tay Starks, DL Kylan Sharp, LB Kailer Dortch, RB Bricen Turnage The skinny: Munford will be in a situation they have not been in all year: coming off a loss. Central surprised a lot of … [Read more...] about The playoffs are here!
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Week 4 football preview: Brighton hosts Covington; Munford takes a long road trip; TRA plays critical league game
Here’s a quick look at what you need to know about all three Tipton County-area high school football matchups this week: What: Covington (3-0) vs. Brighton (0-3) When: Friday at 7 p.m. Where: Brighton High School Players to watch: Covington – OL Jackson Kirby, LB Ty Beard, QB Walker Davis, RB Jaheim Smith; Brighton – LB Timon Thompson, LB Jamarius Goodwin, QB … [Read more...] about Week 4 football preview: Brighton hosts Covington; Munford takes a long road trip; TRA plays critical league game
TRA football routs Harding Academy behind big night from Nix Fullen
Tipton-Rosemark jumped out to a 35-7 halftime lead Friday night at home in its league opener against Harding Academy and cruised from there to a 49-19 win. “The boys started really well and played with high energy throughout,” said TRA head coach William Dean. “Defense provided some great opportunities throughout the game as well.” As has been the case the last two years, … [Read more...] about TRA football routs Harding Academy behind big night from Nix Fullen
Behind big night from Nix Fullen, TRA defeats Halls
Things got a little dicey in the final moments Friday night in Halls, but Tipton-Rosemark made a big defensive play late and left town with a 40-32 non-league victory. The Rebels (1-1) were about to put the game away with a minute left when they drove to the Halls’ one-yard line with an eight-point lead in hand, but a fumble gave the Tigers one last chance. Halls got … [Read more...] about Behind big night from Nix Fullen, TRA defeats Halls
The TRA Rebels are 3-0 after defeating South Fulton
Last season did not start well for the Tipton-Rosemark Academy football team. There’s really no debating that. The Rebels lost their first six games. They still managed to make the playoffs, but the early season stumbles affected the team’s morale. That hasn’t been a problem this season. After the Rebels beat South Fulton 21-14 on the road Friday night, TRA is 3-0 for the first … [Read more...] about The TRA Rebels are 3-0 after defeating South Fulton
‘Playoff mentality’ helps Tipton-Rosemark qualify for state playoffs
When September turned to October, Tipton-Rosemark Academy head football coach William Dean made it clear to his team that, more or less, the postseason was starting immediately. The Rebels were 0-6 and about to finish off the regular season schedule with two straight region games. The stakes were simple: Win two and the season continues in the state playoffs. Lose either? … [Read more...] about ‘Playoff mentality’ helps Tipton-Rosemark qualify for state playoffs
Friday night previews for Brighton, Covington, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark
For two local teams, their playoff hopes are on the line tonight. The other two are tuning up for the postseason. Here's a quick look at tonight's games for Brighton, Covington, Munford and TRA. What: Munford (8-0 overall, 4-0 Region 8-5A) vs. Kingsbury (1-7, 0-4) Where: Munford When: Friday at 7 p.m. Players to watch: Munford - QB Jordan Bell, RB Braxton Sharp, RB Jace Hodgin, … [Read more...] about Friday night previews for Brighton, Covington, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark
Three key plays lead to Tipton-Rosemark loss in region play
[metaslider id=11232] Though Tipton-Rosemark Academy lost by 24 points at home to Fayette Academy Friday night in DII-A-West play, if three plays had gone a little differently, there likely would have been a different result. The first came when tight end Eason Wells hit Brady Orr on a trick play. The 58-yard touchdown pass, which was nearly tipped by a TRA defender, put … [Read more...] about Three key plays lead to Tipton-Rosemark loss in region play
