The Coffee County CHS freshman basketball teams closed out the season on Monday night as they traveled to McMinnville to take on Warren County.  The Lady Raiders came up short 77 to 46.  The Red Raiders fought to a 54 to 52 win. In the girls’ game, Warren County got off to a red hot start as they built a 26 to 8 lead after 1 quarter of play.  Warren County hit 9 three point baskets in the game.  Coffee County was outscored 40 to 28 in the 2nd half in the loss.  Maggie Crouch was the leading scorer...

Will Pannell of Westwood coaching during a timeout earlier this season. Westwood boys’ basketball coach Will Pannell announced on Friday that he was stepping down as the Rockets head coach effective immediately.  Pannell, who has held the position for 15 years, told Thunder Radio Sports that he wanted to “devote more time to my family.”  Pannell, who teaches art at Westwood Middle, will remain a classroom teacher.  Pannell’s Rocket team won the regular season conference title this past season before falling in the semifinals of the postseason tournament.  Westwood finished the season with a record of 13 and...

By Jim Wyatt, TitansOnline.com The 2019 Titans reenergized the city of Nashville, winning playoff games and igniting celebrations in living rooms and bars across Music City and beyond. By winning playoff games against the Patriots and Ravens, they exceeded the expectations of most observers across the country, and even some of their most ardent fans. But ultimately, these Titans fell short of the ultimate goal – to get to Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium, and to win it. Here on Sunday night, the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 to earn the right to...

Coffee County Lady Raider wrestlers and coaches. Left to right – Roger Barlow, head coach; Mary Anne Walker; Alanna Coker; Mary Wolfrum; Lyra Leftwich & Randall Jennings, coach. The Coffee County CHS Lady Raider wrestling team traveled to Nolensville for the West Regional Individual Tournament on Friday and Saturday.   Four Lady Raiders were in action and 2 of the 4 qualified for the TSSAA State Tournament.  In the team standings, the Lady Raiders placed 9th out of 53 teams.  At the end of the day, Mary Wolfrum and Alanna Coker punched their ticket to represent the Lady Raider wrestling...

Bella Vinson of CHS basketball The Coffee County Central High School basketball teams traveled to Shelbyville on Friday night for a district doubleheader.  Looking to strengthen their hold on the top spots in the district, Coffee County came home with 2 wins in a pair of games you heard here on Thunder Radio.  The Lady Raiders clobbered the Eaglettes 75 to 44.  The Red Raiders clipped the Eagles 56 to 34. The Lady Raiders rode the red hot shooting of Bella Vinson in the 1st half to stay in front of the Eaglettes.  After Coffee County built a 6...

New Coffee County golf coach Brad Costello(top left) with his family. Front row are his children Noah and Kayleen. In the back row is his oldest son Blake and his wife, Amanda. [Photo provided] In an announcement released on Friday, Coffee County CHS Principal Paul Parsley and Athletic Director Rebecca Koger are “pleased” to announce the hiring of Brad Costello as the new Golf coach.  Costello takes over for Mike Ray who retired at the conclusion of the fall season.  Costello will begin his second term as Raiders coach beginning in July.  Koger praised Costello in announcing the hiring. ...

Pekka Rinne made 36 saves, but the Predators were unable to find the back of the net, as they fell to the Vegas Golden Knights, 3-0, on Saturday night at Bridgestone Arena. The result sees Nashville’s two-game win streak conclude, as they finish their season series against Vegas with a 1-1-1 record. After an encouraging set of back-to-back victories on the road, the Predators returned home looking for another boost of confidence against a Vegas team on the second half of a back-to-back of their own. Instead, the home team was left looking for answers. “It’s not good enough...

Westwood Basketball Award winners for the 2019-2020 season. (Left to right) Leonor Moreno – Joel Vinson Award. Princess Penaloza – MVP. Kailee Rossman – Leadership Award. Allie Sullivan – Defensive Award. Bryleigh Gray – Heart and Hustle Award. Remi Benjamin – Rebounding Award. [Photo provided] The Westwood Lady Rocket basketball team celebrated one of the most successful seasons ever on Thursday night with their annual awards banquet. Honored with individual awards were: Leonor Moreno – Joel Vinson Award. Princess Penaloza – MVP. Kailee Rossman – Leadership Award. Allie Sullivan – Defensive Award. Bryleigh Gray – Heart and Hustle Award....