Tipton County went into Friday night with two football teams still alive in the TSSAA playoffs. One is still standing.
The scores
Munford 55, Station Camp 18. This was the Class 5A second round at Munford. The first quarter went back and forth. Then the Cougars took a 24-7 lead and stretched it to 22 points by halftime, helped by a long touchdown pass and a 31-yard field goal from kicker Gavin Hastings, according to Main Street Media of Tennessee. Munford recovered a muffed kickoff to open the second half and scored again, which started the running clock. The Cougars are now 11-1 and are led by Mr. Football semifinalist Tay Starks.
Fairview 28, Covington 21. This was the Class 3A second round at Fairview. The Chargers’ season ends one round after their 48-12 first-round win at Melrose.
What’s next
Munford moves on to the Class 5A quarterfinals on Friday, Nov. 20, against Kirkwood, according to the TSSAA bracket. Kirkwood edged Nolensville 28-27 on Friday and shut out Memphis Overton 35-0 in the first round. The TSSAA hasn’t posted a site or kickoff time yet.
Why it matters
Munford is the last Tipton County team left in the playoffs. Brighton went out in the first round and Covington went out Friday. The Cougars won the Region 8-5A title two weeks ago and have now scored 108 points in two playoff games.
Sources: TSSAA Class 5A schedule/results (Munford 55, Station Camp 18; Kirkwood 28, Nolensville 27; Game 304 Kirkwood vs. Munford, Nov. 20), TSSAA Class 3A schedule/results (Fairview 28, Covington 21), Main Street Media of Tennessee game story, and MaxPreps game recap.
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