Covington @ Bolivar 9/4

[CHARGERFAN]

I go back a long way with Covington football and I can't remember playing Bolivar before. How good is Bolivar?

 

Covington is fairly impressive despite being 1-1.

 

Playing a freshman Quarterback, the Chargers lost their opener at Munford 17-14 in double overtime. The final play of the second overtime saw Covington at the 1 or 2 inch line, that close to victory. Looking back, a loss to Munford does not seem so bad, given that Munford beat Arlington 21-7 in the jamboree, then cruised to a big win over Millington in their second game. Both Arlington and Millington were ranked in the Commercial Appeal's Dandy Dozen. A 5A team should probably beat a 3A team, but losing to county rival Munford still smarts.

 

In week 2 the Chargers handled Melrose 34-19 despite the fact that Melrose was also ranked in the Dandy Dozen. After two games, I have to believe that this young Charger team has the potential for greatness. Having stellar freshman squads the last two years has to help the varsity this year.

 

Any Bolivar info out there?

[CHARGERFAN]

S---y M----re website shows Covington with a power ranking of 107, Bolivar Central at 87. With 3 points to Bolivar as the home team, that puts the spread at Covington by 17.

 

Is that realistic?

Edited September 1, 2015 by CHARGERFAN

[JoeBlow777]

From what I've heard about Covington, this game won't be close. Covington will win going away. If it's true that Covington had a kid go for 350 and 5 tds against melrose, then not many teams around this area can stop that.

[SIMPLEMAN]

Covington is very young. That means we will have our ups and downs. I don't want people to overhype our young squad because experience is key for sustained success. We do have some srs on defense and skill positions. We only won 3 games last year. We are hardworking and well coached but we are taking it one game at a time. Bolivar will be a test. We need a road win. Our coaches will have them ready as I am sure Bolivar will be. Should be a good game.

[truhoopsfan]

Bolivar is very young as well.  Very talented in the skill positions but young ( and small) on both lines.  I think these teams are similar and I hope to see a good game.

 

BTW, as a poster already mentioned, I don't remember ever playing Covington in football.  I like the new region this year.  It's nice to see some different teams and building some new rivalries.  Should be fun......and Thank God for football season!!!

[kwc]

From what I've heard about Covington, this game won't be close. Covington will win going away. If it's true that Covington had a kid go for 350 and 5 tds against melrose, then not many teams around this area can stop that.

 

From the Commercial Appeal:

 

At Covington

 

COVINGTON 34, MELROSE 19

 

Melrose 7 6 6 0—19

Covington 13 0 7 14—34

 

Cov — T.J. Smith 6 run (Andrew Owens kick)

Cov — T.J. Smith 48 run (kick failed)

Mel — Paris Wilon 31 pass from Ahdai Paige (Quemon Hayes kick)

Mel — Michael Malone 2 run (kick blocked)

Cov — T.J. Smith 46 run (Andrew Owens kick)

Mel — Kendrick Jones 28 pass from Ahdai Paige (pass failed)

Cov — T.J. Smith 39 run (Andrew Owens kick)

Cov — T.J. Smith 35 run (Andrew Owens kick)

 

Mel Cov

 

First downs 12 19

Net yards rushing 26 482

Net yards passing 192 0

 

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

 

RUSHING — Covington, Ty Boyd 10-68, T.J. Smith 36-357.

 

PASSING — Melrose, Ahdai Paige 15-34-192-0. Covington, Brock Lomax 0-2-0-0.

 

RECEIVING — Melrose, Kendrick Jones 6-97, Paris Wilon 5-58.

 

RECORDS — Melrose 1-1 (0-1), Covington 1-1 (1-0).

[FridayMainEvent]

I go back a long way with Covington football and I can't remember playing Bolivar before. How good is Bolivar?

 

Covington is fairly impressive despite being 1-1.

 

Playing a freshman Quarterback, the Chargers lost their opener at Munford 17-14 in double overtime. The final play of the second overtime saw Covington at the 1 or 2 inch line, that close to victory. Looking back, a loss to Munford does not seem so bad, given that Munford beat Arlington 21-7 in the jamboree, then cruised to a big win over Millington in their second game. Both Arlington and Millington were ranked in the Commercial Appeal's Dandy Dozen. A 5A team should probably beat a 3A team, but losing to county rival Munford still smarts.

 

In week 2 the Chargers handled Melrose 34-19 despite the fact that Melrose was also ranked in the Dandy Dozen. After two games, I have to believe that this young Charger team has the potential for greatness. Having stellar freshman squads the last two years has to help the varsity this year.

 

Any Bolivar info out there?

Glad to see my buddy Marty Wheeler has another good team.  I had them as a sleeper in preseason picks.

[CHARGERFAN]

I now see that Munford has been ranked at 11 in the latest Dandy Dozen, so that sort of verifies my assessment of Munford as a pretty strong squad.

 

Looking forward to my first football trip to Bolivar tomorrow night. Good luck to both teams, but I will be rooting hard for my Chargers.

[dhstennis]

Covington wins Bc bolivar doesn't have a D, and they have Wheeler at the helm

 

Best chance of getting out of the 1st round of playoffs is winning ur region...

 

Keep it up chargers

[CHARGERFAN]

http://www.jacksonsun.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2015/09/03/friday-morning-blitz/71666858/

 

The Jackson Sun says these teams last played in 1984. I was around but I guess my memory does not go back that far.

[SIMPLEMAN]

The fans from Covington are gonna show up at Bolivar. Hope for a great atmosphere. This game will mean a lot in deciding region standings. Good luck to both teams. Hope to see my old roommate Rick Rudissell at the game.

[CHARGERFAN]

I plan to stop at that litte restaurant in Whiteville to eat on the way to Bolivar. They have great home-cooked food. I was there once and the cornbread is great.