Execution was the key as the Covington Buccaneers knocked off unbeaten Ansonia 28-7 in the opening round of the state playoffs.

The Covington Buccaneers beat Mississinawa Valley 28-6 and received a little help to earn a playoff birth.

The Covington Buccaneers responded from a loss to Ansonia in a big way with an impressive 41-6 victory over Arcanum.

The Ansonia Tigers came onto Smith Field and shocked the Covington Buccaneers with a 35-7 shellacking.

The Covington Buccaneers cruised to a 44-12 victory over National Trail in sloppy, muddy field conditions.

The Covington Buccaneers overcame a sluggish start to pull away from Twin Valley South for a 56-20 victory.

The Covington Buccaneers had every opportunity to steal a victory at Miami East, but failing to protect the ball and not finishing drives resulted in a loss.

The Covington Buccaneers scored at will in the first half en route to an impressive 55-14 victory over the Panthers.

The Covington Buccaneers dominated rival Bradford 41-0 in the home opener where Doug Swartz and new members of the Hall of Fame were honored.

Needing a win to get back on track after a loss to New Bremen, the Covington Buccaneers erupted with an impressive offensive showing in a 35-18 win over rival Bethel.