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Area 13 Special Olympics Needing Volunteers
Area 13 Special Olympics for Bedford, Coffee, Franklin and Moore counties would not exist today if it was not for the dedication of volunteers. Many volunteers dedicate their time to support children and adults with intellectual disabilities achieve their dreams. On behalf of the athletes they would like for you to consider volunteering.
Along with a provided lunch, each volunteer will receive a FREE Shirt to wear during the event.
Event Date: Thursday, May 2, 2019
Rain Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Time: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Tullahoma High School Stadium
1001 North Jackson Street
Tullahoma, TN 37388
If you would like to volunteer, please contact: Stacey Lowe, Volunteer Coordinator at stalo12@charter.net or Rhonda Milleville for High School Students (Junior & Seniors) at rhonda.milleville@tcsedu.net
3/20/19 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Brady Sissom, 18 — Pizza Winner!
Mary Spray
Waylon Irwin, 11
Coffee County CHS Football Coach Ryan Sulkowski Resigns to Take Job in North Carloina
[This story contains updated information from the story we first published on Tuesday, March 19th]
Coffee County CHS football coach Ryan Sulkowski(Right) holds the Great American Rivalry Trophy while his wife Heather(left) holds the Coffee Pot Trophy following the 2015 Coffee Pot game. (Photo Provided)
After meeting with principal Paul Parsley and the CHS football team on Tuesday morning, Ryan Sulkowski has tendered his resignation as head football coach at Coffee County Central High School. Sulkowski, who was hired in December of 2013 as the Red Raiders head coach, has accepted a position as head football coach and assistant athletic director at Hunt High School in Wilson, North Carolina.
Sulkowski made a short statement released on Tuesday.
“This morning I tenured my resignation at Coffee County Central High School to Mr. Paul Parsley, principal of Coffee County Central High School, as Physical Education teacher and the head football coach effective April 15, 2019.
This came as a family decision for our best interest, as we will be relocating to Wilson, North Carolina, where I will assume the duties as Assistant Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at Hunt High School.
Though it wasn’t an easy decision it’s what’s best for our family at this time!
Ryan Sulkowski”
When contacted on Tuesday, Coffee County Central High School athletic director Rebecca Koger had this to say about Coach Sulkowski: “We are very appreciative of Coach Sulkowski’s efforts on behalf of our student athletes. He has made important contributions in his roles as football coach and athletic director. He worked hard to make our programs better and provide opportunities for our athletes. He was a tireless advocate for his players. We wish him well in his future endeavors.”
Coffee County Central High School principal Paul Parsley also was complimentary of Coach Sulkowski saying: “We appreciate the head coaching experience that Coach Sulkowski brought to our football program over the past five years. He has worked tirelessly to develop our kids so that they are ready for Friday night football. He has also invested a tremendous amount of time into preparing our student athletes for life after high school. We wish Coach Sulkowski well as he embraces an opportunity elsewhere. He will be missed here.”
Parsley also went on to say that the position was posted on Tuesday afternoon. Applications for the position will be accepted for the next 2 weeks. “An interview committee consisting of school personnel and community stakeholders will be utilized throughout the interview process. I am hopeful that interviews can begin within two weeks” Parsley added. Parsley is expecting to consider internal and external candidates for the open position. Parsley added that the current spring football practice is set to begin on April 23rd and he is of the opinion that the hiring process can be concluded prior to the start of spring practice.
Paul Parsley and Rebecca Koger are tentatively scheduled to appear on Saturday’s Coffee Coaches Show to talk about the coaching search and present their projected timeline for filling the position.
Tuesday Prep Results and Wednesday Prep Schedule
Tuesday Prep Results
CCMS Tennis swept Tullahoma – Girls won 4 to 0; Boys won 7 to 1– Read the story HERE
CHS Tennis split with Marshall Co – Girls lost 5 to 2; Boys won 5 to 2 – Read the story HERE
CCMS Baseball dumped North Franklin – 20 to 9 – Read the story HERE
CCMS Softball hammered North Franklin – 13 to 2 – Read the story HERE
WMS Softball drilled Cascade – 13 to 0 – Read the story HERE
CHS Baseball fell to Lincoln Co – 8 to 2 – Read the story HERE
CHS Softball tamed Columbia – 13 to 2 – Read the story HERE
CHS Boys’ Soccer lost to Columbia – 4 to 0 – Read the story HERE
Wednesday Prep Schedule
6:00 PM – CHS Baseball at Lincoln Co
6:00 PM – WMS Boys’ Soccer at Tullahoma
Coffee County CHS Baseball Falls to Lincoln County
Bryson Hullett of CHS baseball
The Coffee County CHS baseball team welcomed Lincoln County to Powers Field on Tuesday to begin a 2 game district series. In a game you heard here on Thunder Radio, Coffee County struggled with walks, hit batsmen and errors as they dropped the 8 to 2 decision.
The Red Raiders had runners in scoring position in each of the first 2 innings but could not scratch out an early lead. Lincoln County erupted for 4 runs in the 3rd inning as they sent 9 batters to the plate. Coffee County cut the deficit to 4 to 2 in the 5th inning before the Falcons added runs in the 6th and 7th innings to take the win.
Coffee County’s Griffin Meeker had a single and a double and Bryson Hullett added a pair of singles to be named the Crazy Daisies player of the game. The loss drops Coffee County to 1 and 3 on the season and 0 and 3 in district play.
The Red Raiders will travel to Fayetteville on Wednesday for the 2nd game of the season series with Lincoln County. First pitch is set for 6 PM.
Download the broadcast at: http://www.thunder1320.com/downloads/
Coffee County CHS Softball Roars Past Columbia
Haley Miller of CHS softball
Hosting their 1st district game of the year, the Coffee County softball welcomed Columbia to Terry Floyd Field on Tuesday night for First Responders Night. After a rocky start, the Lady Raiders banged out 11 hits in the final 3 innings to get a 13 to 2 win in a Mercy Rule shortened game.
After Columbia built a 2 to 0 lead heading into the bottom of the 3rd inning, the Coffee County bats came to life. Coffee County took a 3 to 2 lead after 3 innings before plating 6 runs in the 4th inning to seize control of the game.
Coffee County banged out 13 hits on the night as Sarah West and Haley Miller each had a pair of doubles. Ashley Evans had 3 singles while Katie Rutledge had an inside the park home run and a single. West finished with 4 RBI while Rutledge finished with 2. Haley Richardson go the win in the circle striking out 2 while surrendering only 4 hits.
Coffee County will open play in the Riverdale Warriors Classic on Thursday in Murfreesboro. Coffee County will take on West Morgan, Alabama in an 8 PM contest at Riverdale. The tournament will run through Saturday.
Westwood Softball Blanks Cascade
Lilee Scott of WMS softball [Photo courtesy of Dana’s Digital]
Westwood sent 10 batters to the plate in the opening frame as they banged out 4 hits including a 3 RBI triple from Aleah Wakefield. Wakefield finished with a triple and a single and 4 RBI. Cali Clark had a triple and a single while Lillee Scott finished with a double and a single and 2 RBI. Abby Clark had a pair of singles and scored twice. Emma Kidder go the win in the circle as she tossed a 1 hit shutout with 8 strikeouts.
Westwood is back on the road on Thursday as they travel to Unionville to take on Community. First pitch is set for 5 PM.
Coffee County Middle School Softball Dumps North Franklin
Savannah Cooper of CCMS softball
For the 2nd night in a row, the Coffee County Middle School softball squared off against North Franklin in a conference battle. A big 3rd inning gave the Lady Raiders the cushion they needed as they rolled to a 13 to 2 win.
The Lady Raiders pounded out 17 hits led by Katelyn Davis who had a double, 3 singles and 2 RBI in the win. Savannah Cooper had a a double and 2 singles as she scored 3 times and drove in 2. Channa Gannon went the distance in the circle to get the win as she gave up only 2 hits while striking out 8.
Coffee Middle will return home on Thursday for a non-conference game with Lincoln County. First pitch is set for 5 PM.
Coffee County Tennis Splits District Match with Marshall County
Jaden Talley of CHS tennis[Photo courtesy of Janice Talley]
The Red Raiders got singles wins from Benedict Edinger(8 to 2), Jaden Talley(8-5) and Jonah Rollman(8-4). Coffee County swept the doubles matches as Ediger and Talley captured an 8 to 6 win. The team of Rollman and Tyler Rigney won 6 to 4.
The Lady Raiders were only able to capture 1 singles win as Wren Lawson won her match 8 to 5. Lauren Perry and Emma Fulks teamed up in doubles to win 8 to 4 for the other Lady Raider victory.
The Raider tennis teams are back in action on Thursday as they travel to Pulaski for a district match with Giles County. First serve is set for 4 PM.
Coffee County Middle School Baseball Rallies to Stop North Franklin
The Coffee County Middle School baseball team ran their record to 7 and 0 on the
Jack Anderson of CCMS baseball
year on Tuesday as they completed the conference sweep over North Franklin. Trailing 9 to 5 entering the 4th inning, the Red Raiders pushed across 7 runs to take the lead for good. Coffee County battled their way to a 20 to 9 win.
The Red Raiders made the most of 4 walks, 2 hits, and a hit batter as they sent 11 hitters to the plate in the penultimate 4th inning. Jacob Holder finished the game with a double and 3 singles while scoring 3 times and driving in 3 runs. Nolan Jernigan and Cole Bryce each had a double and single as each scored twice. Jack Anderson came on in relief to earn the win for Coffee Middle.
The Raiders return to the diamond on Saturday when they head to Smyrna to take on Rock Springs. First pitch is set for noon. The JV Raiders will host North Franklin on Thursday at the CCMS field. First pitch is set for 5 PM.