Category: Sports

Kiya Ferrell of CCMS softball

Holding a 1 to 0 lead heading to the 4^th inning, the Coffee County Middle School softball team exploded for 8 runs in the final 3 innings to defeat Warren County 9 to 2.  The Lady Raiders pounded out 14 hits in the conference win to run their record to 4 and 0 on the season.  The win gives the Lady Raiders a season sweep over the Lady Pioneers.

In a night highlighted by hitting stars, Kiya Ferrell led the Lady Raider attack with 4 hits including a pair of doubles, 3 runs scored and an RBI.  Keri Munn had 3 hits with 4 RBI and a sacrifice.  Katie Crosslin had 3 hits and 3 RBI.  Munn went the distance in the circle to get the win as she had 8 strikeouts.

The Lady Raiders travel to Shelbyville on Monday to take on Harris.  First pitch is set for 5:00 PM.

Leo Botello(file photo)

The Coffee County Central High School soccer team competed in their final scrimmage of the spring on Thursday as they traveled to Bell Buckle to take on Webb.  The Raiders raced out to 3 to 0 halftime lead before claiming a 5 to 1 win.

Leo Botello had a goal in both halves for Coffee County and Breyer Taylor added a goal and an assist.  Coffee County also got goals from Cameron Kistler and Chase Harper in the dominant scrimmage victory.

The scrimmage wraps up the preseason for the Raiders as they now turn their attention to the regular season.   Coffee County will open the regular season at home on Tuesday night when they welcome Marshall County to the Raider Soccer Field.  Opening kick is set for 6 PM.

CCMS baseball player Trey Rogers

A two out rally in the top of the 1^st inning loaded the bases and pushed in a run for the Coffee County Middle School baseball team.  Warren County was able to plate single runs in the 3^rd, 5^th and 6^th innings to drop the Red Raiders 3 to 1 on Wednesday night.

Four straight singles plated Todd Watkins in the first inning as Coffee County bounced back from being held hitless in the series opener on Monday.  Braxton White delivered the RBI single to give the Riders the early lead as Coffee County banged out 7 hits on the game but could not plate another run.  Trey Rogers and Braden Brown each had a pair of hits for Coffee County.

The Red Raiders travel to Shelbyville on Monday to take on Harris.  First pitch is set for 5:00 PM.

Brady Nugent of Westwood baseball

The Westwood Middle School baseball team traveled to Unionville on Thursday night for their first road game of the season as the Rockets took on Community.  A shaky 2^nd inning saw Community plate 7 runs after 5 Westwood errors.  A late Rocket rally came up short in an 11 to 5 loss.

After trailing 7 to 0, Westwood rallied to score a pair of runs in the 3^rd inning.  The Rockets plated 3 runs in the 7^th inning before Community squashed Westwood rally.  Brady Nugent had a pair of hits and scored twice for Westwood.  Trenton Thompson had a pair of doubles and Blake Hale had a double and a single.

The Rockets will be back at home on Monday when they play host to Huntland.  That game is set to begin at 5:00 PM.

The Coffee County Central High School baseball team’s clinic and youth camp scheduled for Saturday at Powers Field has been postponed until March 18^th due to the threat of wet field conditions.   The clinic is for kids between the ages of 8 to 15 and each camper will receive age appropriate hands on instruction in all aspects of the game.  The clinic will be on Powers Field and in the Crethan Hansert Hitting Facility at Coffee County Central High School.  The camp will run from 9:30 AM to 1 PM.

Campers are asked to bring a bat, glove, tennis shoes, cleats, hat and a batting helmet to the camp.  Cost is $20 per camper in advance and $25 the day of the camp.  Any sibling that wants to also attend can get in at half price.  Concessions will be available on the day of the camp.  If you have questions, please contact Chris Langham at ctlua37@gmail.com or 931.247.2629 with any questions.

Click to register on the link HERE =========> Red Raider Baseball Spring Clinic

In one of the final tune-ups before the regular season begins, the Coffee County Central High School softball team will be hosting a softball jamboree on March 9^th.  Originally scheduled for Tuesday night, the games have been moved to Thursday night.  Ten high school softball teams will take part in the one night jamboree with the games held at Terry Floyd Field at CHS and at Tullahoma’s home field at East Middle School.   More importantly, the money raised will go to benefit retired Coffee County softball coach Terry Floyd.

In lieu of admission, donations will be accepted at the gate and a special offering will be taken during the games as the Lady Raiders will “pass the hat.”  Coffee County head coach Steve Wilder is expecting a huge show of support as evidenced by the number of teams involved.  “Terry’s former coaching contacts were quick to want to help which is why we were forced to use 2 fields” said Wilder.   There will also be alumni booths selling everything from food to t-shirts with all proceeds going to help offset the medical expenses for Coach Floyd.

As many of you local sports fans know, former Coffee County Central High School softball coach Terry Floyd has battled serious health issues for the last several years. Currently, Coach Floyd is experiencing liver failure and is anxiously awaiting a liver transplant. His condition has forced him to stop working due to poor health and hospital visits. His current treatments take place in Birmingham at the University of Alabama-Birmingham Hospital and involve considerable expense in time and travel.

Games begin at 6 PM on March 9^th as Coffee County hosts DeKalb County at Terry Floyd Field and Lincoln County will take on Grundy County at Tullahoma.  At 7 PM, Franklin County will take on Warren County at Terry Floyd Field and Tullahoma takes on Cascade at Tullahoma.  The nightcap will be played at 8 PM at Terry Floyd Field as Shelbyville will play Oakland at Terry Floyd Field.  Coffee County’s game will feature a heartwarming angle as Coach Floyd’s former team will take on a DeKalb County team coached by his son-in-law Danny Fish.

Additionally, a special account has been set up at Coffee County Bank to help support Terry and his family during this tough stretch. The savings account is under the name “Terry Floyd Benefit Fund” and all the money collected will be used for utilities, mortgage and traveling to hospital visits.

For the 2^nd consecutive Tuesday, Mother Nature was the big winner in prep sports as all of the scheduled events were rained out.

The Coffee County Middle School baseball and softball teams were set to travel to McMinnville to take on Warren County.  Both teams have rescheduled the games for Thursday night at 5 PM.  The CCMS softball team had a non-conference game with Westwood scheduled for Thursday night.  That game has been postponed and both coaches are looking to find a makeup date.

Speaking of Westwood, the Westwood softball team’s game at Community was cancelled on Tuesday.  Coach Amanda Sullivan has not yet secured a make-up date for that game.

The Coffee County Central High School softball jamboree that was scheduled for Tuesday night was rescheduled on Sunday and will now take place on Thursday night.  The jamboree begins at 6 PM and features Coffee County taking on DeKalb County in a 4 inning game at Terry Floyd Field.  Proceeds from the jamboree will go to benefit Terry Floyd to help offset some of his medical expenses as he awaits an organ transplant.  Two more games will take place at Coffee County as Franklin County takes on Warren County.  At 8 PM, Shelbyville will take on Oakland in the nightcap.

The Coffee County Central High School baseball team’s scrimmage game with Forrest has been cancelled and will not be made up.  The Red Raiders dropped a 1 to 0, eight inning decision at Warren County on Monday night to wrap up the preseason.  Coffee County coach David Martin’s Red Raider squad will open up the regular season on Monday night at Powers Field as they open against district foe Shelbyville.  First pitch is set for 5 PM and Thunder Radio will bring you the broadcast with Lucky Knott on the call.

The Coffee County Central High School soccer team cancelled their scrimmage with Riverdale.  Coach Robert Harper is attempting to find a replacement scrimmage for Thursday night.  If they are unsuccessful, the Red Raiders will open the regular season on Tuesday, March 14^th at home when they welcome Marshall County to the Raider Soccer Field behind the Coffee County Raider Academy.  As always, Thunder Radio will keep you updated on any and all schedule changes.