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Coffee County CHS Volleyball Opens Competition at Cumberland

Coffee County CHS Volleyball Opens Competition at Cumberland

The Coffee County CHS volleyball team hit the road on Thursday for a 3 day team camp at Cumberland.  The Lady Raiders worked on fundamentals on Thursday with positional training and a situational scrimmage with Independence.  The session featured serve and serve receive along with some free ball. On Friday, the Lady Raiders played 4 controlled scrimmages winning 2 of the 4.  Coffee County got wins over Mt. Juliet Christian and Cannon County.  They fell in close losses to Clarksville Northeast and Gallatin. Coffee County will play University School of Nashville at 9:30 AM on Saturday in a 4...

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Sounds Falter Late, Lose to Baby Cakes

Sounds Falter Late, Lose to Baby Cakes

The New Orleans Baby Cakes scored five runs in the top of the eighth inning to grab a come-from-behind 7-4 win over the Nashville Sounds in front of a sellout crowd of 10,208 at First Tennessee Park Friday night. The two teams were even through the first six innings at 2-2. Starter Wes Benjamin went six strong innings and allowed only two runs for Nashville, and New Orleans starter Hector Noesi limited the Sounds to three runs in seven innings. Sounds’ catcher Jose Trevino snapped the 2-2 tie with a solo home run to the berm in left-center field...

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Coffee County Football Battles Lincoln County on Thursday

Coffee County Football Battles Lincoln County on Thursday

“We are not there yet, but we are getting better” said Red Raider football coach Doug Greene on Thursday night.  The Coffee County CHS football team welcomed Lincoln County to Carden-Jarrell Field for a 7 on 7 scrimmage.  The varsity squads played five, 10 play series on the day. The Red Raiders were able to move the ball offensively but scored only 1 touchdown.  On defense, Coffee County gave up 4 touchdowns but picked off 5 passes.  C.J. Anthony, Terreal Clayborne, Marshall Haney, Jamie Norris and Ashton Ferrell all had interceptions for the Raiders.  Matthew Pittman threw for the...

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Al White Ford/Lincoln Helps CHS Basketball Raise Funds

Al White Ford/Lincoln Helps CHS Basketball Raise Funds

Al White Ford/Lincoln, in conjunction with Lincoln Motor Company, hosted a Driven to Give Event to benefit the Coffee County Central High School boys’ basketball team.  The event, which was held on May 11th, earned $8,000 for the Red Raiders.  A check was presented to the team at a ceremony in the Al White showroom on Thursday.  “The Coffee Co. boys basketball program is very appreciative of the help and support that Al White provides through this fundraiser, not only for our program, but other programs in our community” said Red Raider head coach Micah Williams. Al White Ford/Lincoln...

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Sounds Hold Off Late Charge to Defeat Baby Cakes

Sounds Hold Off Late Charge to Defeat Baby Cakes

The Nashville Sounds defeated New Orleans Baby Cakes 11-7 at First Tennessee Park Thursday night. The Sounds scored six runs in the sixth inning and never looked back. Just moments before the huge inning, the Baby Cakes plated a pair of runs in the top of the sixth to even the game at 2-2. The runs for New Orleans came just after Nashville starter Austin Bibens-Dirkx finished five shutout innings on the bump. Nashville sent 11 to the plate in the sixth and collected seven consecutive hits. It started with Carlos Tocci’s base hit to right field. Eli White...

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CHS Football to Host 7 on 7 Scrimmage on Thursday

CHS Football to Host 7 on 7 Scrimmage on Thursday

The Coffee County CHS football team will host Lincoln County on Thursday in their only home scrimmage in July.  The Red Raiders will play host to the Falcons in a 7 on 7 scrimmage at Carden-Jarrell Field.  Kick-off is set for 5:30 PM. On Wednesday, the Red Raiders traveled to Lynchburg for some 7 on 7 action.  Raider head coach Doug Greene saw some positives for the team.  After a slow start, Coffee County showed some improvement toward the end of the workout. After Thursday’s home scrimmage, the Red Raiders will travel to Walker Valley on Tuesday and Shelbyville...

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Potential Homeschool Athletes Need to File Paperwork by August 1st.

Potential Homeschool Athletes Need to File Paperwork by August 1st.

All homeschool students living in Coffee County who would like to sign up for high school or middle school sports in the coming school year will need to register through the respective schools Central office before August 1st. This deadline also includes physicals. See Keith Cornelius at the Coffee County Schools central office.  If you have questions, you can contact athletic director Kyle Harris at Coffee County Middle School at: harrisk@k12coffee.net or Rebecca Koger at Coffee County Central High School at: kogerr@k12coffee.net Any Manchester City zoned middle school homeschoolers need to register with the City School System. They will need to register with...

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Titans Release 2019 Training Camp Schedule for Fans

Titans Release 2019 Training Camp Schedule for Fans

As the Titans gear up for the 2019 season, fans will once again have an opportunity to watch the team work. Among the highlights of this year’s training camp: Nine open practices, a night practice at Nissan Stadium, and joint practices with the New England Patriots. Admission is free to all of the practices, with no ticket required. More information on parking and the Nissan Stadium event will be released in the coming weeks. The first open practice for fans is set for Saturday, July 27 from 9:50 a.m. – Noon at Saint Thomas Sports Park. Here’s a look...

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