District 8AAA basketball coaches met on Friday morning and finalized the tournament brackets for next week’s District 8AAA basketball tournament. The Red Raiders and Lady Raiders will finish the year with the District 8AAA regular season district titles and will enter next week’s district tournament as the #1 seeded teams. Both Coffee County teams will receive 1st round byes and advance to the tournament’s semifinal rounds.
The District 8AAA tournament will open on Saturday with a pair of play-in games. The Red Raiders will open up tournament play on Thursday at Lincoln County at 6 PM. The Lady Raiders will play in their semifinal game on Friday at 6 PM. The finals and consolation games are on Saturday and all of those games will take place at Lincoln County High School in Fayetteville.
Coffee County CHS senior basketball players and dance team members on Thursday night
The Coffee County CHS basketball teams hosted
Tullahoma on Thursday night in their final regular season home games of the
year. In a pair of Senior Night games
befitting the bitter rivalry, the Raiders and Wildcats split the district doubleheader. The Lady Raiders battled back from a 4th
quarter deficit to capture a 37 to 32 win in overtime. The Red Raiders saw Tullahoma hit 15 free
throws in the 4th quarter to upset the Raiders 55 to 40.
In the girls’ game, the Lady Raiders got their first lead of the game with 45 seconds remaining in regulation when a Bella Vinson field goal made it 26 to 24. Tullahoma tied the game to send it to overtime. In the bonus period, Jenna Garretson drew a charge as the Lady Cats went for the tying basket with 3.5 seconds left in overtime and the Lady Raiders iced the game at the free throw line. Vinson led the Lady Raiders in scoring with 14 points. Garretson and Jalie Ruehling each added 8 points as Coffee County improved to 25 and 3 on the season. The Lady Raiders finished the season with a perfect 12 and 0 district record for the 2nd straight year. Coffee County seniors Morgan Jones, Keelie Hillis, Jenna Garretson and Ellie Graham were named the Stone Fort Mortgage players of the game.
The Red Raiders trailed by 9 points entering the 4th
quarter but cut the deficit to 6 points with 5:45 left in the game. From that point, Tullahoma outscored Coffee
County 17 to 8 to grab the win. Coffee
County was led in scoring by Jaylon Wooten, C.J. Anthony and Rod Brinkley who
all finished with 7 points. Connor
Shemwell finished with 5 points. Red
Raider seniors Wooten, Brinkley, Shawn Anderson and Collin Ward were named the Stone
Fort Mortgage players of the game.
The Red Raiders and Lady Raiders will finish the year with the District 8AAA regular season district titles and will enter next week’s district tournament as the #1 seeded teams. Both Coffee County teams will receive 1st round byes and have automatically qualified for the Region 4AAA Tournament. The District 8AAA tournament will open on Saturday with a pair of play-in games. The Red Raiders will open up tournament play on Thursday at Lincoln County at 6 PM. The Lady Raiders will play in their semifinal game on Friday at 6 PM. The finals and consolation games are on Saturday and all of those games will take place at Lincoln County High School in Fayetteville.
Craig Smith scored his first NHL hat trick in a 5-0 win for the Nashville Predators against the New York Islanders at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday.
Juuse Saros made 31 saves for his second shutout and Rocco Grimaldi had one goal and one assist. The Predators (27-22-7) won for the first time in three games.
The Islanders (33-17-6) had won their previous two games. They are 4-2-0 in their past six games.
Smith gave the Predators a 1-0 lead 35 seconds into the first period. He stole the puck in the offensive zone from Islanders defenseman Nick Leddy and banked his shot in off Islanders goalie Thomas Griess.
Smith gave the Predators a 2-0 lead at 7:41 of the first period on a shot from the slot on a pass from Grimaldi.
Mattias Ekholm gave the Predators a 3-0 lead at 13:33 of the first period on a wrist shot on the rush.
The Islanders pulled Greiss for Semyon Varlamov after Ekholm’s goal.
Grimaldi gave the Predators a 4-0 lead at 4:41 of the second period on a wrist shot from the right circle.
Smith completed his hat trick to give the Predators a 5-0 lead at 11:38 of the second period on a shot from the slot.
Nashville Mayor John Cooper and Nashville Soccer Club lead owner John R. Ingram announced this morning that they have reached agreement on an amendment to the future Soccer Stadium to be built at the Fairgrounds Nashville. Under the terms of the revised deal, the team has agreed to fund 100 percent of stadium construction with private dollars through cash investment, stadium lease payments, and revenues generated at the stadium by attendees of events. The parties have agreed to a statement of principles including open space between the soccer stadium and the historic speedway. Metro has agreed to begin the demolition process immediately.
The revised deal eliminates taxpayer and budget burden for stadium construction while keeping in place the first Community Benefits Agreement in Tennessee.
“We are very happy to be moving forward with the stadium construction,” said John Ingram. “The investment we are making is not just for our soccer team, it is an investment in the future of Nashville and the Fairgrounds.”
“I’m so glad we’ve reached a better deal for Nashville. I’m grateful to Nashville Soccer Holdings and John Ingram for understanding our city’s financial realities and agreeing to pay up to $54 million in additional costs,” said Mayor Cooper. “This deal saves the taxpayers money and provides a better site plan for the Fairgrounds. Today is an exciting step forward for sports in Nashville and I’m ready for the first Nashville SC game on February 29th.”
The revised stadium deal consists of the following elements:
• The Team will pay for infrastructure in the immediate vicinity of the stadium estimated to be $19 million.
• The team will assume metro’s obligation to pay up to $35 Million toward lease payments.
• The Team has agreed to a general statement of principles for parcel 8C in the 10 acre mixed-use development to account for an open plaza that can serve the operational needs of multiple Fairgrounds uses.
• Metro has authorized initiation of the demolition contract and will proceed with the demolition process immediately.
Earlier this week Nashville SC launched the first season ticket member program for the club’s inaugural season in Major League Soccer, the First String MLS Founding Members. This select community will have the ability to enjoy life-long benefits as Nashville SC season ticket members and will be eternally etched in history with their names featured in the new Nashville SC Stadium.
Tickets to Nashville SC’s inaugural MLS match against Atlanta United FC, presented by Renasant Bank, are available through Season Ticket Memberships starting at just $425 ($25 per game) and through single game and group tickets. Be sure to secure your place in history with the best seats for Feb. 29 and throughout the inaugural season by visiting NashvilleSC.com/Tickets or calling 615-750-8800.
The Coffee County CHS basketball teams will host
Tullahoma on Thursday night in their final regular season home games of the
year. Thursday night’s doubleheader at
the Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gym will be Senior Night. Thunder Radio, your exclusive home for Coffee
County Central High School basketball, will be on hand to bring you the
broadcast. The girls’ game will tip off
at 6 PM; our live coverage will begin at 5:50 with the Powers Storage Pregame
Show.
The Red Raiders and Lady Raiders have each clichéd the regular season district titles and will enter next week’s district tournament as the #1 seeded teams. Additionally, both Coffee County teams will receive 1st round byes and have automatically qualified for the Region 4AAA Tournament. The District 8AAA tournament will open on Saturday with a pair of play-in games. The remainder of the tournament will be held at Lincoln County High School. The Red Raiders will open up tournament play on Thursday at Lincoln County at 6 PM. The Lady Raiders will play in their semifinal game on Friday at 6 PM. The finals and consolation games will take place on Saturday and all of those games will take place at Lincoln County High School in Fayetteville.
The Nashville Sounds announced its premium hospitality and group areas are on sale for the 2020 season. Opening Day is scheduled for Thursday, April 9 when the Sounds host the Iowa Cubs at 6:35 p.m.
The Nashville Sounds announced today its premium
hospitality and group areas are on sale for the 2020 season. Opening Day is
scheduled for Thursday, April 9 when the Sounds host the Iowa Cubs at 6:35
p.m.
First Horizon Park’s newest hospitality area Hit
City Hall is positioned between The Band Box and The Fun Zone and will be able
to accommodate groups of 500+, the most of any hospitality area in the
ballpark. The amenities include over 4,000 square feet of space while parties
enjoy their all-you-can-eat buffet in the climate-controlled area.
First Horizon Park offers several other hospitality areas, ranging from premier group seating behind home plate to general group seating in the outfield.
Hit City Hall – NEW in 2020
$45 per person (minimum 50 tickets required)
Climate controlled hospitality party tent located on the first base concourse
Reserved seating along first base line in sections 122-124
Conveniently located next to The Band Box and The Fun Zone
Accommodates groups of 50-500+ (500 tickets required for exclusive use of this area)
All-you-can-eat picnic with soda, water, tea & lemonade (two-hour service)
Field Suites – Four Available Per Game
$2,250 per suite
Private luxury suites with a hospitality host
Accommodates groups of 30-50; may combine suites for larger groups
Each suite includes 30 tickets and two parking passes
Reserved group stadium seating behind home plate
Climate-controlled suite located behind outdoor seating
Access to the private bar and restrooms in the Field Suites lobby
Suite catering options available
Includes $450 food & beverage credit
Additional tickets available upon request for $56.25 each
Budweiser Deck & Advance Financial Deck – Club Level
$3,000 per deck
Private party decks located on each side of the Club Level
Accommodates groups of 50-100 (additional Club Level seats available upon request)
All-you-can-eat picnic with soda, water & tea (two-hour service)
Budweiser & Bud Light draft beer included
Additional Club Level seat tickets available upon request for $65 each
Club Suites – Club Level
$675 per suite
Private luxury suite with hospitality host on the Club Level
Accommodates groups up to 20
Each suite includes 12 tickets and two (2) parking passes
Access to the Brauer Club Lounge on the Club Level
Climate-controlled
Suite catering options available
Additional tickets available upon request for $56.25 each
Vanderbilt Health Picnic Place
$40 per person (minimum 20 tickets required)
Party porch located above the right-center field wall
Accommodates groups of 20-200 (200 tickets required for exclusive use of this area)
General admission seating available in the porch
All-you-can-eat picnic with soda, water & tea (1.5-hour service)
Hyundai Deck
$36 per person (minimum 20 tickets required)
Reserved seat in Corner Sections 100-102
Accommodates groups of 20-250 (250 tickets required for exclusive use of this area)
Party porch located in left field
All-you-can-eat picnic with soda, water & tea (1.5-hour service)
George Dickel 4-Tops
$100 per table (Mon-Wed) and $120 per table (Thu-Sun)
Tables located beyond right field fence, in front of The Band Box
Accommodates individual groups of four (4) or up to 108 total guests
Includes four (4) tickets and table-top seating
Wait service available to serve from The Band Box menu
AMi Power Alley
$35 per person (minimum 20 tickets required)
Party area located next to The Band Box
Accommodates groups of 20-35
Features popular 4-Top seating with exclusive hospitality host
The 2020 season begins on Thursday, April 9 when the Sounds host the Iowa Cubs at 6:35 p.m. 2020 season ticket memberships are on sale through the Nashville Sounds ticket office. For more information on membership packages, call 615-690-4487, or e-mail tickets@nashvillesounds.com
With the Manchester area receiving more than 7
inches of rain so far in the month of February, local spring prep sports teams
have had a difficult time preparing for the upcoming season. TSSAA regulations allowed middle school teams
to begin practice on Monday, February 3rd. High school programs were allowed to begin practice
on Monday, February 10th. Thunder Radio sports polled many of the spring
sports coaches on Tuesday to see how they are adapting.
At Coffee County Middle School new head baseball
coach Reed Wolfe said that his squad had only been on the field 1 time since
the opening of the practice season. “Fortunately,
we have been able to use our facility to get plenty of swings but really at
this point we need time on the field to get live ground balls and work on cuts
and relays” said Wolfe. New soccer coach
Jamie Norris has been able to use the gym some to “work on the communication
and technique.” He has also shared with
his team to accept the motto “No Excuses” in response to the adversity. CCMS softball has a new coach in Tiffany
McCormick. McCormick spoke the words
that all the spring coaches wanted to say when she said “WE NEED TIME ON OUR
FIELD.” The Lady Raiders have had the
opportunity to work in the indoor facility and the gym. “We have worked on some hitting, but only one
day on the field is rough” added McCormick.
At Coffee County CHS, Nathan Wanuch told Thunder
Radio sports “we start our season with an athlete assessment where we put the
athletes through a variety of events so that we can assess their strengths and
get a feel for where they are at fitness wise. Due to the weather, we are
having to postpone our initial assessment and replace it with general
conditioning sessions and team building exercises.” The Raider track team is looking to return an
athlete to the state meet for the 30th straight year in 2020. The Coffee County CHS tennis team has gotten
in some work in the gym of the Raider Academy.
Coach Josh Inzer said that the team was “unable to use our racquets
effectively, if at all, due to space and floor conditions. We are mainly able to work on conditioning and
agility drills. We will watch tennis videos on techniques and drills to discuss
tips, improvements, and strategy. We
will work as a team to find doubles partners given the limited time on the
courts during this time. Our goal is to use our time as effectively as possible
until we can get back on the courts and do what we love!”
The Coffee County Lady Raiders softball team was
able to get on the field at 12:01 AM on Monday morning with their annual
Midnight Madness practice. Head coach
Brandon McWhorter told Thunder Radio sports that “we were able to get a 40
minute practice in during our midnight madness, which with the rain we have
gotten this week, was huge for us. It gave
us a chance to see our newer girls in a real practice setup. We did some individual grouping drills, then
finished up with infield/outfield drills and full field drills. It was great to be able to get out there with
the girls and allow them to see a ball off a bat.” They have been able to get in work in the Crethan
Hansert Hitting Facility and the Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gym. The Lady Raiders have been joined in the gym
by the Raider soccer and baseball teams.
Nashville Soccer Club launched the first season ticket member program for the club’s inaugural season in Major League Soccer. The First String MLS Founding Members will be cemented in Nashville SC history and have exclusive access to numerous benefits for as long as they remain season ticket members.
The First String MLS Founding Members initiative aims to build an elite community of individuals who will forever be celebrated for joining the Nashville SC family in our historical inaugural season in MLS.
Everyone who becomes a 2020 Season Ticket Member by Feb. 29, 2020 will automatically be a part of the Nashville SC First String MLS Founding Member program. This select community will have the ability to enjoy life-long benefits as Nashville SC season ticket members and will be eternally etched in history with their names featured in the new Nashville SC Stadium.
First String MLS Founding Member Benefits Include:
Name permanently displayed at the new Nashville SC stadium
Priority for seat selection at the new Nashville SC Stadium
Preferred pricing on Full Season Tickets
Exclusive First String MLS Founding Member Scarf
Opportunity to win prizes and exclusive experiences with monthly First String MLS Founding Member drawings
Annual exclusive First String MLS Founding Member event
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and limited to those becoming a Nashville SC Inaugural Season Ticket Member in MLS by Feb. 29, 2020.
Tickets to Nashville SC’s inaugural MLS match against Atlanta United FC, presented by Renasant Bank, are available through Season Ticket Memberships starting at just $425 ($25 per game) and through single game and group tickets. Be sure to secure your place in history with the best seats for Feb. 29 and throughout the inaugural season by visiting NashvilleSC.com/Tickets or calling 615-750-8800.
Just as it has been many times before, Nashville will again be at the center of the hockey universe on Sunday, and you’ll want to be there to take part in the festivities. Discover presents Hockey Day in America arrives Feb. 16, and the Bridgestone Arena Plaza is the chosen location for NBC and NBCSN to host their 10-hour Hockey Day broadcast coverage. Starting at 11 a.m. (CT), NBC Sports will feature the diversity and growth of hockey in Nashville and across the country, before airing the second half of a back-to-back set between the Preds and the St. Louis Blues. The Predators will also wear their NHL Winter Classic jerseys for the occasion. In honor of hosting Hockey is for Everyone and Discover presents Hockey Day in America, the Predators opened The Rink on Broadway, a public skating rink on the plaza at Bridgestone Arena, on Feb. 1. For a chance to appear on national television on Sunday, fans are invited to participate in one of three public skate sessions between 4:45 to 10 p.m. Full pricing information and hours of operations may be found here. Also on Sunday, in observance of Black History Month, Willie O’Ree, the first-ever black player in the NHL, will be in Smashville. In conjunction with the visit, the Preds will host the NHL Black Hockey History Tour presented by American Legacy. The mobile museum celebrating black achievement in hockey will be located outside the Schermerhorn Symphony Center starting at 11 a.m. The following day, fans can visit Ford Ice Center Bellevue from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to view a showcase of today’s stars, while also looking back at the pioneers and trailblazers who helped shape NHL history. Admission is free for fans of all ages. For any Season-Ticket Citizens who are unable to attend the game on Feb. 16, the Nashville Predators have partnered with 7Element: Veteran and First Responder Athletic Fund to offer unused tickets to Nashville-area military members and first responders who may otherwise be unable to attend a game. To donate their tickets, Season-Ticket Citizens can log in to their MySmashville account, choose the Feb. 16 game, click the three vertical dots adjacent to the Transfer/Sell options and select “Donate.” David Farrance, Patrick Harper Star for Boston University During Beanpot:
Predator Prospects Report A pair of Predators prospects helped lead their club to double overtime of the championship game at the annual Beanpot Tournament in Boston on Monday night. Defenseman David Farrance and forward Patrick Harper – both Predators draftees, and both stars at Boston University – certainly played their part to help the Terriers to an overtime win in the first game of the tournament last week before seeing their team fall to Northeastern in double OT. In that opening contest last week against Boston College, both Farrance and Harper had a goal and two assists. Farrance followed that effort with another tally and a pair of helpers in the championship game – a power-play goal that started the rally in the third period, before an assist on the tying goal with just two seconds to play in regulation – while Harper added another two assists along the way. It’s what Farrance and Harper – who sit first and second, respectively, in scoring for the Terriers – have done all season. The blueliner leads his club with 35 points in just 27 games; Harper has 33 points in only 25 contests. Farrance is also the highest-scoring defenseman among all NCAA Division I programs, while Harper is tied for 11th in scoring in the nation. Currently in his junior season, Farrance was selected by the Preds in the third round of the 2017 NHL Draft, while Harper, a senior, heard his name called by Nashville in the fifth round in 2016.
Philip Tomasino Named OHL Player of the Month: How about another accolade for the young man residing in Oshawa, Ontario? Predators prospect Philip Tomasino continues to put up points at a rapid pace in the Ontario Hockey League, and the OHL rewarded him by naming the forward OHL Player of the Month of January. It was a rather easy decision after Tomasino posted a league-leading 34 points, including 15 goals, in just 13 games. Nashville’s first-round pick in 2019 recorded three points or more on seven different occasions. Tomasino began the month as a member of the Niagara IceDogs, and although he was dealt to Oshawa at the OHL Trade Deadline, the points kept coming. He’s had two five-point performances with the Generals, and since the New Year began, he’s had points in all but three of his 17 games played. Thanks in large part to his January efforts, as of Feb. 10, Tomasino finds himself second in the entire OHL in scoring with 88 points, just six points behind the leader, Marco Rossi of the Ottawa 67’s. Tomasino also ranks among the Top Five in both goals (fifth, 36) and assists (fourth, 52), the only player in the OHL to slot that close to the top in both categories.
Admirals Update: Milwaukee is on a rare, two-game skid at the moment, including a 3-2 overtime loss at the hands of the Texas Stars on Friday night. Despite that, the Admirals are still five points ahead of the closest competition atop the AHL standings with 33 wins and 73 points in 49 games. Daniel Carr’s 19 goals and 41 points lead the club, followed by Cole Schneider with 36 points and Tommy Novak with 32. Rem Pitlick has 16 goals for the Ads, while Schneider, Eeli Tolvanen and Anthony Richard have 13 tallies each. Troy Grosenick has 17 wins in net on the season; Connor Ingram has 16 victories. The Admirals meet the Stars again on Wednesday before heading out to Chicago and then Manitoba in the coming days.
Love Is In The Air: We all love hockey, and the Predators want to help you show your love for that special someone all in one transaction. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Preds have introduced a Hockey Love package which includes two game tickets, upscale dinner buffet in the Patrón Platinum Club and a bottle of wine per couple starting at $259 with four different games to choose from.
The Week Ahead: Thursday vs. New York Islanders, 7 p.m. CT(heard on on Thunder Radio after Coffee County CHS basketball Saturday at St. Louis Blues, 2 p.m. CT (heard on on Thunder Radio) Sunday vs. St. Louis Blues, 5 p.m. CT (heard on on Thunder Radio)
The Coffee County CHS basketball teams traveled to Fayetteville on Monday night for a district doubleheader. Coffee County clawed its way to its 11th straight doubleheader sweep as both the Red Raiders and Lady Raiders were victorious over Lincoln County. The Lady Raiders needed a huge fourth-quarter to capture a 42 to 25 win. The Red Raiders battled down the stretch to eke out a 51 to 47 win.
In the girls game, Coffee County fell behind five
to nothing in the first quarter and were held to three points in those first
eight minutes. The Lady Raiders rallied
in the second quarter to take a four-point lead into the half. Coffee County led by 4 going into the fourth
quarter but Lincoln County got a basket on their first possession of the fourth
quarter to make it a 2 point game. The
Lady Raiders closed out the game on an 18 to 3 run for the win. Bella Vinson was the leading scorer for
Coffee County as she finished with 24 points, 10 of those coming in the fourth
quarter, to be named the Stone Fort Mortgage player of the game. Ellie Graham finished with eight points for
Coffee County who improve to 24 and 3 overall and 11 and 0 in district
play.
Hayden Hullett of CHS basketball
The Red Raiders clinched the regular-season district title with a four-point win over the Falcons. Coffee County led by 11 points halfway through the third quarter only to see the Falcons cut the deficit to 4 points entering the fourth. Lincoln County took a three-point lead with four minutes to play in the game before Coffee County battled back and closed out the game on an 8-4 run to capture the win. The Raiders were led scoring by Jaylon Wooten who had 14 points. Hayden Hullett had 10 points, including four in the pivotal fourth quarter, to be named the Stone Fort Mortgage player of the game. Jaxon Vaughn finished with nine for Coffee County who improved to 19 and 6 overall and 10 and 1 in district play.
Coffee County returns to the court on Thursday
night as they host their final regular season home game. The Raider cagers will take on Tullahoma for
Senior Night at the Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gym. The girls’ game will tip off at 6 PM and
Thunder Radio will be on hand to bring you all the action. Our live coverage begins at 5:50 with the Powers
Storage Pregame Show.
