Category: Sports

It’s not a Nashville Soccer Club match without some inclement weather. A 60-minute lightning delay interrupted a first half punctuated by two early Nashville goals to give the visitors a 2-0 win over Atlanta United 2 on Saturday night in Kennesaw, Ga.

An early own goal from Atlanta United 2 followed by a figurative lightning strike from outside the box by midfielder Matt LaGrassa gave Nashville the early 2-0 lead. Then in the 34’ minute, a 60-minute literal lightning delay interrupted the first half. From there Nashville’s defense took over to see out the three points.

Goals

4’ NSH – Own Goal – Will Vint

11’ NSH – Matt LaGrassa

Success Against Atlanta

The victory against Atlanta United 2 was Nashville’s fourth in its brief professional history. Nashville has won all four matches it has played against ATL UTD 2 and has not allowed a goal in any of the matches. The combined score of the four matches is now 8-0.

LaGrassa and Lightning

Nashville has had two games affected by lightning and midfielder Matt LaGrassa has scored in both. In Nashville SC’s previous home match against Memphis 901 FC, the start of the match was delayed an hour by lightning. LaGrassa provided the winning tally late in the second half of the 2-0 victory. Tonight, he scored before the lightning, rocketing a 25-yard strike from outside the box for Nashville’s second goal. About 20 minutes later, lightning delayed the game for 60 minutes.

Own Goal Gift

The first goal of the game was scored by Atlanta United 2, but counted for Nashville SC. With defender Kosuke Kimura applying pressure, Atlanta midfielder Will Vint struck a backpass to keeper Brendan Moore. The wet field, combined with a strong touch from Vint, caused the ball to skid by Moore and into the net in the 4’ minute.

Sparrow Keeps it Clean

Nashville keeper Connor Sparrow earned his second clean sheet in four start this season, making three saves. The third one might have been his best as he dove to his left and got his fingertips on a shot destined for the back of the net. Nashville now has four clean sheets in eight matches, with both Pickens and Sparrow earning two.

Standings Update

Nashville SC jumped to 6^th place in the Eastern Conference, securing the only win on the evening in the conference. The other five Eastern Conference games already played this weekend ended in draws with each team getting one point.

Up Next

Nashville SC returns home for a massive midweek match against the Tampa Bay Rowdies at First Tennessee Park. The game will be the first USL regular season match to be televised nationally on ESPN2.

Football tryouts for the 2019 Westwood football season will be held at Dyer/Bouldin field May 13th – May 15 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. All incoming 6th graders, future 7th graders, and future 8th graders are encouraged to come. Bring cleats and workout shorts. Their will be a parent meeting May15th in the W.M.S. Cafeteria from 4:00 – 4:45 to discuss player and parent expectations along with fundraiser information. For any questions contact Chad Dyer at Westwood Middle School 931.728.2071 or email at dyerc2@k12mcs.net

Thursday Prep Results

CHS Tennis HOSTS Marshall Co – District Tournament – PPD, Makeup is Tuesday, May 7^th at Lewisburg

CCMS Track at TMSAA Sectional(Field Events) at Riverdale – See the Results HERE

CHS Softball beat Lincoln County – 7 to 1 at District 8AAA Tournament in Shelbyville – See the Results HERE

WMS Tennis split with Columbia – Girls won 4 to 3, Boys lost 3 to 4 – See the Results HERE

Friday Prep Schedule

6:00 AM – CHS Bass Club in State HS Championship at Douglas Lake

2:00 PM – CHS Track in Sub-Sectional at Tullahoma

5:00 PM – CCMS Track at TMSAA Sectional (Running Events) at Riverdale

Haidyn Campbell of CHS softball

The Coffee County CHS softball team opened up postseason play on Thursday night in the District 8AAA softball tournament in Shelbyville.  In a game you heard here on Thunder Radio, the Lady Raiders jumped on Lincoln County in the 1^st inning.  Coffee County captured the win 7 to 1 to advance to the district semifinals.

In the first inning, Coffee County pushed across 4 runs highlighted a steal of home and a 2 run home run from Haidyn Campbell.  The Lady Raiders got a trio of RBI singles by Haley Richardson in the 3^rd inning, Gracie Pippenger in the 5^th and Keri Munn in the 6^th inning.  Munn, Richardson and Kiya Ferrell all finished with 2 hits.  Ferrell had a double and scored 2 runs.  Munn went the distance in the circle as she scattered 6 hits while striking out 5.  Keri Munn and Haidyn Campbell were named the Crazy Daisies co-players of the game.

The Lady Raiders will advance to Tuesday’s winners’ bracket finals.  The Lady Raiders will take on Lawrence County at Shelbyville Central High School.  First pitch is set for 7 PM and Thunder Radio will be on hand to bring you all the action.  Our live coverage will begin with the pregame show at 6:50.

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Members of the Westwood tennis team in Columbia on Thursday. [Photo provided]

The Lady Rockets got wins in singles play from Rylea McNamara(5 to 0), Anna Johnson(5 to 2) and Sarah Khan(5 to 2).  McNamara and Johnson teamed up in doubles play to capture a 5 to 2 win and clinch the match for the Lady Rockets.

The Rockets got singles wins from Jonathan Welch(6 to 4) and Caelan Decker(5 to 1).  Nelson teamed up with Jeffery Hale to capture a 6 to 4 win in doubles play.

Jalyn Case of CCMS track

The Coffee County Middle School track team traveled to Murfreesboro on Thursday for the TMSAA Class AA Sectional meet at Riverdale.  Competing in the field events, the Raider harriers were attempting to qualify for the TMSAA state championships which will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Fortera Stadium on the campus of Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee.

On the day, Holli Hancock and Katelyn Davis qualified in the shot put, Hancock also qualified in the discus and Jalyn Case qualified in the long jump.  The Raiders will return to Riverdale on Friday to compete in the running events.  The first gun goes off at 5 PM.

Wednesday Prep Results

CHS Baseball loses to Tullahoma – District 8AAA – 13 to 1 – See the Results HERE

Thursday Prep Schedule

4:00 PM – CHS Tennis HOSTS Marshall Co – District Tournament

5:00 PM – CCMS Track at TMSAA Sectional(Field Events) at Riverdale

5:00 PM – CHS Softball vs. Lincoln Co at District 8AAA Tournament in Shelbyville – Thunder Radio broadcast

Owen Neel of CHS baseball

The Coffee County CHS baseball team opened up postseason play on Wednesday night in Tullahoma.  In the district tournament play-in game you heard here on Thunder Radio, the Raider bats were ice cold against a hot hitting Tullahoma team.  Coffee County was held to 1 hit in a 13 to 1 loss.

Coffee County got on the board first in the top of the 1^st inning when Hayden Skipper walked, advanced to second on a balk by the Tullahoma pitcher, stole 3^rd base and scored on a throwing error.  Tullahoma loaded the bases in the bottom of the first as Skipper pitched out of the jam allowing only 1 run.  After leaving 2 runners on in the 1^st and 2^nd inning, Tullahoma exploded to score 8 runs in the 3^rd inning on 6 hits as they also got the benefit of 3 Red Raider errors.   The Wildcats finished the game with 15 hits

Coffee County managed just one hit on the night as Owen Neel got a 2 out single in the 2^nd inning before being stranded.  With the hit, Neel was named the Crazy Daisies player of the game.  The loss ends the season for the Red Raiders who won 7 of their last 10 games.  They finish the year with a record of 13 and 19.

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The Coffee County Central High School athletic department has partnered with Jiffy Burger restaurant to acknowledge the hard work and dedication that our student-athletes put into their sports. At the end of each month, each in-season head coach will be able to submit the name of one athlete who had a standout performance and demonstrated excellent leadership during that month. The head coaches and the administration will be given the opportunity to vote for one male and one female athlete to be named athlete of the month.

Last week, the CHS athletic department announced the selection of Tanner Hulvey and Haley Richardson as the student-athletes of the month for the month of March.

Haley is a senior captain for the Lady Raider softball team who plays first base and pitches.  She is also among the team leaders in several offensive categories.  Richardson was also a member of the CHS Swim team.

Tanner is a junior member of the Red Raider track team.   Tanner is a sprinter and also serves as the sprint captain.  In addition to track, Tanner has been a member of the CHS football team.

Congratulations to Haley and Tanner!

Tuesday Prep Results

CHS Tennis sweeps Shelbyville – 4 to 0 – See the Results HERE

Coffee Middle Tennis swept Westwood tennis – See the Results HERE

CHS Baseball lost to Cookeville – 11 to 1  – See the Results HERE

CHS Boys’ Soccer blanks Tullahoma – 1 to 0  – See the Results HERE

Wednesday Prep Schedule

6:00 PM – CHS Baseball at Tullahoma – District 8AAA Tournament – Thunder Radio broadcast