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SOFTBALL: Davis launches two home runs as Lady Raiders spank Shelbyville 13-0

SOFTBALL: Davis launches two home runs as Lady Raiders spank Shelbyville 13-0

Kaitlyn Davis parked two no-doubters over the fence and Keri Munn allowed no hits over three innings of work as the Coffee County Central Lady Raiders made easy work of Shelbyville Monday night, winning 13-0 on the road. Davis launched a two-run home run over the left-fiend fence in the first inning and hit a line drive over the center-field fence in the second. These marked Davis’ third and fourth home runs of the season that is just a week old. Coffee County scored in every inning to put the game out of reach early – scoring 2, 4,...

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BASEBALL: Westwood combines to no-hit Cornersville

BASEBALL: Westwood combines to no-hit Cornersville

Two Westwood pitchers combined to pitch a no-hitter and the Rockets of Westwood beat Cornersville 6-0 on the road Monday night. Trevor Jesse and Kaysen Lowery teamed up with a solid defense to not allow a single Cornersville hit and complete a shutout. Jesse picked up the win on the mound – striking out 5 batters. Owen Whitsett knocked in 3 RBIs on the afternoon. Brayden Trail had 2 hits to lead the Rockets the plate. The win improves Westwood to 4-3 on the...

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CMS baseball, softball both get road wins over North

CMS baseball, softball both get road wins over North

Coffee County Middle School’s baseball and softball teams both went to North Franklin Monday and left with decisive wins. The Lady Raider softball team won easily, 11-5 on the scoreboard with a home run from eighth-grader Ava McIntosh. The win improves the Lady Raiders to 5-3 on the season after going 2-1 in a tournament at Cascade over the weekend. Meanwhile, the Raider baseball team easily disposed of North 17-1. Evan Kirby got the win on the mound, allowing just 2 hits and no runs over four innings of work. Caleb Crouch tossed an inning in relief. The Raider...

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SOFTBALL: Lady Raiders go 3-0 in Franklin on Saturday

SOFTBALL: Lady Raiders go 3-0 in Franklin on Saturday

Eliza Carden – – Thunder Radio photo by Holly Peterson The Central High School Lady Raider softball team took care of business at the Mary Vowell tournament in Franklin. Coffee County dropped Franklin 5-1, Northwest 5-1 and Mt. Juliet 6-0. The three wins moves the Lady Raiders to 6-0 overall on the season. CHS 5, Franklin 1 Kiya Ferrell picked up 3 hits and Kaitlyn Davis ripped a pair of hits, including a home run, and had two RBIs to lead the Lady Raiders to a 5-1 win over Franklin. It was Davis’ second home run of the young...

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BCAT all-star game rosters released; Vinson to play, Cope to coach

BCAT all-star game rosters released; Vinson to play, Cope to coach

Rosters have been released for the Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee (BCAT) all-star games that will take place this upcoming weekend at Blackman High School. Coffee County Central Lady Raider senior Bella Vinson will be on the Middle North Girls team – along with Addie Grade Porter of Lebanon, Sydnee Richetto of Green Hills, Haylee Johnson of York Institute, Gracie Dodgen of White County, Jalyn Gregory of Macon County, Anna Mohonen of Bradley Central, Kassie Monday of Clarkrange, Lailie Monday of Clarkrange and Jeremia Montgomery of Gallatin. It will be Vinson’s final time playing in a Coffee County uniform....

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SOFTBALL: Big fourth inning pushes  Lady Raiders to 4-2 win over Columbia Academy

SOFTBALL: Big fourth inning pushes Lady Raiders to 4-2 win over Columbia Academy

Keri Munn moved to 3-0 in the circle with a 7-inning effort Friday against Columbia Academy. Munn struck out 9 batters in the winning effort. Munn is pictured here throwing against Columbia on Tuesday, March 16. — Thunder Radio photo by Holly Peterson Jada Bowen launched a home run and the Lady Raiders sent four runs across the plate in a come-from- behind 4-2 win over Columbia Academy Friday afternoon on the road. Trailing 2-0, the Lady Raider rally got started on a double from Kaitlyn Davis. Bowen followed that by taking a 1-2 pitch over the centerfield wall...

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BASEBALL: Pierce, Brown combine for one-hit shutout as Raiders move to 3-0

BASEBALL: Pierce, Brown combine for one-hit shutout as Raiders move to 3-0

Carter McKenzie , pictured here catching a fly ball against Columbia earlier this week. — Thunder Radio photo by Holly Peterson Chalie Pierce worked five strong innings on the mound and three Raiders had two hits apiece at the plate to power Coffee County Central to a 7-0 win over visiting Pope John Paul II Friday night at Powers Field. Pierce was nothing short of dominant on the mound for the Raiders. The sophomore right-hander worked five innings and struck out 9 Knight batters. He walked two and only allowed one hit to pick up the win. “Charlie has...

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Rocket baseball pounds Liberty 17-3

Rocket baseball pounds Liberty 17-3

Westwood’s Rocket baseball team moved to 3-3 on the season with a 17-3 thumping of Liberty on the road Thursday night. Blake Hillis and Kaysen Lowery each ripped three hits to lead the offense, followed by Cayden Trail with two. Hillis picked up 5 RBIs and Lowery knocked home 3. Cayden Trail worked three innings on the mound and struck out 4 Liberty...

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