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Players To Watch
| Name | Position | Height | Weight | 40-Yd | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Blackwell | LB | 5-10 | 190 | N/A | Sr |
| Lawson Champagne | LT | 6-5 | 255 | N/A | Jr |
| Justin Chatman | RB | 5-10 | 185 | N/A | Jr |
| Brandon Coakley | QB | 6-0 | 175 | N/A | Jr |
| DeKengie James | WR | 5-10 | 170 | N/A | Sr |
Last 5 Seasons
| Year | Class | Wins | Losses | Playoff Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5A | 6 | 5 | Bi-District |
| 2020 | 5A | 2 | 6 | Bi-District |
| 2019 | 5A | 7 | 5 | Regional |
| 2018 | 5A | 3 | 7 | |
| 2017 | 5A | 12 | 1 | Quarterfinals |
About the Team
Head Coach: Greg Salter, 10th season (56-44, all at Covington)
2022 Returning Lettermen: 27
2022 Returning Offensive Starters: 8
2022 Returning Defensive Starters: 4
Lettermen Lost: 12
State Champions: 1976
State Runner-Up: 1975, 1981, 1987
Playoff Appearances: 1943, 1944, 1946, 1968, 1970, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021
Stadium: Jack Salter Stadium
Turf Type: Artificial
2022 Preview
The Lions return many key starters from a team that finished 2021 with a winning record and earned a trip to the state playoffs.
With only 13 seniors lost to graduation, the talent and experience that remains should allow this 2022 team to compete at a high-level week in and week out.
On offense, only three starters were lost from a year ago, and with 1,000-yard rusher Justin Chatman coming back to lead the ground attack, Covington will no doubt be a threat for all opposing defenses. Junior quarterback Brandon Coakley returns to lead the fray through the air.
The defense will need to find its identity early with just four starters returning. Top tackler Bryce Blackwell (128 total tackles, 1 sack, 4 INT) will be tasked with leading a new-looking Lion defensive unit.
The expectations are high for Covington in 2022 and if the Lions can navigate through a challenging schedule then they will be more than ready come playoff time. The tools are there for a memorable season.
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