FEATURE STORY
JORDAN SHAFER SPEAKS TO THE BUCCS
JULY 13, 2026 – COVINGTON
Jordan Shafer, a Covington Graduate in 2003 who was a standout football player for the Buccaneers and in college at Morehead State, explained to the current Covington football team the important work ethic and focus that leads to success in the sport.
43RD ANNUAL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
The Covington High School Athletic Hall of Fame held the 43rd annual Induction Ceremony on Saturday, December 20, 2025. This year’s Hall of Fame inductees included: Nathan Dunn, Class of 2015, Anna Dunn-Sturgis, Class of 2017, Samantha Whiteman, Class of 2019, and Honorary Inductee, Michael Schaffer, Class of 1966.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2025-26 COVINGTON SPORTS
JUNE 24, 2026 – COVINGTON
There were so many outstanding performances throughout the past year in Covington as there were so many state qualifiers, two state placers, program records and several team success in several sports.
BUCCS ARE WORKING HARD FOR UPCOMING SEASON
JUNE 17, 2026 – COVINGTON
The Buccaneer roster is putting on outstanding effort, hard work and enthusiasm to set the entire team up for success in the 2026 season.
BUCCS OPEN UP WITH GREAT EFFORT AT ANNA
JUNE 5, 2026 – ANNA
The Covington Buccaneers traveled to Anna on Friday for a 7-on-7 non-contact scrimmage and put forth quality effort against another talented team.
GARRETT PLACED FIFTH AND ALL FIVE BUCCS COMPETED WELL AT STATE
JUNE 5, 2026 – COLUMBUS
Covington’s standout senior Day’Lynn Garrett placed fifth at state in the 300 meter hurdles and all five Buccaneer athletes had a great experience at the state meet.
FIVE BUCCS QUALIFY FOR STATE
MAY 29, 2026 – CHILLICOTHE
Covington’s senior Day’Lynn Garrett and junior Filip McMaken qualified for state by finishing in the top four of their individual competitions and the two relay teams (4×200 and 4×400) also qualified for state at the Regional meet.
