The lineup for Saturday’s Coffee Coaches Show is set.
Joining Thunder Radio and host Josh Peterson will be brand new Coffee County Central High School co-athletic directors Brandon McWhorter and Brad Costello.
Also joining the program will be CHS Lady Raider soccer coach Lee Xixis and players, as well as WMS volleyball coach Laura freeze and players.
Hear the Coffee Coaches show every Saturday from 10-11 am. on Thunder Radio – 107.9 FM, 106.7 FM, 1320 AM, Manchester Go app and Thunder1320.com. The show is broadcast live from Al White Ford Lincoln, 2002 Hillsboro Blvd.
Braves Acuna late scratch from Wednesday lineup
Braves OF Ronald Acuña was scratched two hours before Wednesday’s game against the Mets and received treatment for what manager Brian Snitker described as “wear and tear.” Snitker said Acuña could be back in the lineup as early as Thursday.
“Sometimes, I think, we get in these different hotels and the beds are different,” Snitker said. “It’s just enough that they don’t want him to play today. They’re working on him right now; we’ll see how he is tomorrow.”
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Titans’ RB Henry focused on improving with hard work, sweat
Derrick Henry has led the NFL in rushing two years in a row.
He’s been a workhorse when the team has needed him, a tone-setter on the field and in the locker room.
So, it came as no surprise when Henry was asked this week about the challenge facing him and the offense after such a successful season in 2020, his answer focused on hard work.
“I don’t think we are looking at, ‘What’s the new challenge?’,” Henry said. “I think it’s just us trying to be better at everything we do as far as on offense, individually, collectively, and just growing, and helping each other grow. Just competing, holding each other accountable and doing the things we need to do as a team while we are away, and when we get back here, just try to put it together….
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SOFTBALL: Lady Raiders come out on top in scrimmage against Rockvale
The journey to the 2022 softball state tournament has already begun for the Coffee County Central High School Lady Raiders.
Less than a month after placing second in the state of Tennessee, the Lady Raider softball team was back at it on Tuesday, taking on Rockvale in a friendly summer scrimmage in Manchester.
Although the score doesn’t mean much – the Lady Raiders did come out on top 9-4 over 10 innings.
Nine different Lady Raiders were able to contribute to the hit column, a mix of familiar faces and some newcomers. Picking up hits were Brianna Shelton, Willow Carden, Olivia Evans, Kara Wheeler, Samantha Cothran, Chesnie Cox, Paisley Campbell, Savannah Cooper and Kara Beth Patton. Shelton was also able to draw a walk and scored a pair of runs. Carden, Evans, Campbell, Cooper, Ava McIntosh, Katelyn Anderson and Aleayia Barnes all crossed the plate for the Lady Raiders.
Haidyn Campbell started in the circle for CHS and struck out 2 over two innings of work without allowing a run. Rising junior Kaitlyn Davis nearly mirrored that stat line, striking out two and allowing a hit and no runs. Newcomers Channah Gannon, Anderson and Cothran all worked two innings. Cothran struck out three and walked two. Two runs scored on both Gannon and Anderson, but none of those runs were earned.
The Lady Raiders won’t be in action again until after the TSSAA mandated dead period. They will travel to Smyrna on July 13 and return home on July 14 to host Riverdale. Both of those scrimmages begin at 5 p.m. and the public is welcome to attend.
CHS Tennis team to host tennis tournament fundraiser in July
Dust off your old tennis racket and get your teams ready for a tennis tournament – set to take place July 15-17 in Manchester. The tournament is being hosted by the Coffee County Central High School tennis team.
This will be a single elimination tournament with multiple division to enter – including singles, doubles, mixed doubles and youth. You are welcome to signup for multiple division to compete.
Deadline to register is July 9 and fee is $15 per division. Checks can be made payable to “CCHS Tennis” and mailed to:
Josh Inzer
100 Red Raider Dr.
Manchester TN, 37355.
Titans add DB Peterson after workout
The Titans have agreed to terms with defensive back Kevin Peterson, who took part in this week’s minicamp in a tryout basis.
To make room on the roster, the Titans waived linebacker Justus Reed.
Peterson, who has spent time with the Bears, Rams and Cardinals, has played in 32 career games. He’s been credited with 39 tackles, two interceptions and nine passes defensed.
Peterson (5-11, 185) played in 12 games with the Cardinals in 2020, and in 26 games with Arizona over the past two seasons. He initially joined the Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2016 after playing in college at Oklahoma State. He played in six games for the Rams in 2017.
In his final season at Oklahoma State in 2015, Peterson was a Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist, as he earned First Team All-Big 12 honors while being named a team captain.
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SOFTBALL: Lady Raiders to host scrimmage Tuesday
The 2021 Coffee County Central High School softball season was certainly one to remember. The Lady Raiders piled up over 30 wins, powered through district play undefeated and placed second in the TSSAA Spring Fling State Tournament in Murfreesboro.
If you’re already itching for a preview of the 2022 Lady Raiders – you’re in luck. Coffee County head coach Brandon McWhorter announced a 5-game summer scrimmage schedule that includes a pair of home games for fans to enjoy.
Coffee County will host Rockvale at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 22 at CHS and will be at home again at 5 p.m. on July 14 when Riverdale comes to town. The full summer scrimmage schedule is below:
June 22: home vs Rockvale at 5:15
July 13: away vs Smyrna at 5:00
July 14: home vs Riverdale at 5:00
July 20: away vs. Siegel 5:00
July 22: away vs. Rockvale at 5:00
The Lady Raiders will spend the summer breaking in new players and searching for replacements for two starters lost due to graduation – pitcher Keri Munn and second baseman Justus Turner.
Your home for Lady Raider softball is Thunder Radio – 107.9 FM, 1320 AM, 106.7 FM, Manchester Go App and thunder1320.com
Inaugural ‘Thunder The Magazine’ now on the streets
The inaugural edition of “Thunder The Magazine” is now on the streets, announced Thunder Radio owners Josh and Holly Peterson.
The magazine, a 40-page glossy publication re-living the spring sports season in photos, can be picked up at multiple locations in Manchester for free.
“This is a free publication thanks to our great sponsors within this magazine,” said Josh Peterson, co-owner of Thunder Radio.
“We are strong believers in our local athletes and our local athletic programs. Thunder Radio is already the radio home for Coffee County Central, Coffee County Middle and Westwood Middle School athletics, and thunder1320.com is the go-to place for results, sports news and excellent sports photography. If you have been paying attention then you know that we have some excellent athletic programs and some great athletes here in our community. Holly and I wanted to add this magazine as another way to celebrate these great people and to build up our programs in our community.”
The magazine is set to publish at the conclusion of each main sports season: Fall, Winter and Spring, with other special publications on tap.
Beginning on Monday, June 21, you can pick up free copies of Thunder The Magazine from the Thunder Radio studios between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Thunder Radio is located at 1030 Oakdale St.
Copies can also be obtained from the following businesses beginning on Tuesday, June 22:
Al White Ford-Lincoln
Peoples Bank & Trust Company
Mercantile Cafe Bakery and Gift Shop
Hullett’s Service Center
Shawn Trail, Attorney at Law
Interstate Liquors
The Cracked Pot
Coffee County Realty & Auction
Snap Fitness
Capstar Bank
Reese’s Genes Boutique
Southern Diva
SOFTBALL: Lady Raiders set for handful of summer scrimmages
The 2021 Coffee County Central High School softball season was certainly one to remember. The Lady Raiders piled up over 30 wins, powered through district play undefeated and placed second in the TSSAA Spring Fling State Tournament in Murfreesboro.
If you’re already itching for a preview of the 2022 Lady Raiders – you’re in luck. Coffee County head coach Brandon McWhorter announced a 5-game summer scrimmage schedule that includes a pair of home games for fans to enjoy.
Coffee County will host Rockvale at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 22 at CHS and will be at home again at 5 p.m. on July 14 when Riverdale comes to town. The full summer scrimmage schedule is below:
June 22: home vs Rockvale at 5:15
July 13: away vs Smyrna at 5:00
July 14: home vs Riverdale at 5:00
July 20: away vs. Siegel 5:00
July 22: away vs. Rockvale at 5:00
The Lady Raiders will spend the summer breaking in new players and searching for replacements for two starters lost due to graduation – pitcher Keri Munn and second baseman Justus Turner.
Your home for Lady Raider softball is Thunder Radio – 107.9 FM, 1320 AM, 106.7 FM, Manchester Go App and thunder1320.com
Coffee Coaches Show lineup set for Saturday
The Thunder Radio Coffee Coaches Show lineup for Saturday, June 19 is set.
Joining the show will be:
*CMS girls basketball head coach David Vinson, who is taking over the program this upcoming season. Vinson and the Lady Raiders hosted a camp earlier this week and went 6-0. The varsity was 4-0 with wins over North Franklin, Warren County and Westwood. The JV went 2-0.
*CHS volleyball coach Andrew Taylor. Coming off the program’s most successful season in history, the Lady Raiders are gearing up for another deep postseason run in 2021. Expect some volleyball players to be on the show.
*CMS volleyball coach Tori Adams. The Lady Raiders are looking to build off a strong 2020.
The Coffee Coaches Show airs live from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday’s from Al White Ford Lincoln and can be heard exclusively on Thunder Radio. Listen at 107.9 FM, 1320 AM, 106.7 FM, at thunder1320.com or the Manchester Go app.
This week’s show will be guest-hosted by Eric Keith.