4:00 PM – CHS Tennis at Marshall Co – District Tournament finals 7:00 PM  – CHS Boys’ Soccer at Columbia – District 8AAA Tourn 7:00 PM – CHS Softball vs. Lawrence Co – District 8AAA Tourn(Shelbyville) – Thunder Radio...

Signups for the Manchester Youth Football League begin this Saturday at the Manchester Recreation Center. The signups will be held from 9 AM to 1 PM for the football players AND cheerleaders. The MYFL is looking for boys and girls ages 5 to 12 for the league for the upcoming fall season.  The MYFL will also hold registration days on May 18th, June 1st and June 8th,  Folks can also register online at the league’s website at: www.MYFLRaiders.com The league will begin practices in July.  Folks needing more information can email Lawrence Phillips at:...

It is that time of the year when the local prep teams begin to schedule tryouts.  As always, Thunder Radio wants to pass along all the tryout information we have received for the local prep coaches.  Students should be prepared to participate in all the tryout sessions unless otherwise noted.  Student/athletes need to remember to bring along with them the signed and completed TSSAA Physical and Parental Consent forms with them when they arrive. That form can be downloaded at:  http://tssaa.org/wp-content/uploads/Forms/med01.pdf Coffee County Middle School 6th Grade Girls’ Basketball Dates – Monday, May 6th and Tuesday, May 7th Times...

The Coffee County CHS track team brought home a pair of district championships on Friday as they swept the team titles at the district meet in Tullahoma. The Lady Raiders held off Franklin County in the team points by a final score of 203 to 162. Tullahoma finished a distant 3rd with 100 points. The Red Raiders also defeated Franklin County 209 to 144. Tullahoma’s boys were close behind in 3rd with 136 points. Individual athletes and relay teams that finished in the top 4 will advance to the sectional meet at Rhea County on May 10th. The Lady...

The Coffee County Central High School soccer team opened up District Tournament play on Sunday at Raider Soccer Field.   In a game originally scheduled for Saturday morning, but moved because of weather, the Red Raiders played host to the Rebels of Franklin County in a do-or-die elimination game.  After a scoreless first half the Red Raiders scored four times in the second half to capture the win. Coffee County dominated possession of the ball in the first half but could not get a shot on frame.  In the 37th minute Felix Salinas headed a pass from Leo Botello into...

Three boats from the Coffee County Youth Bass Club traveled to Dandridge, Tennessee this weekend to take part in the Tennessee Bass Nation High School State Championship.  After a solid first day where each team caught the maximum 3 fish limit, all 3 teams were in range for the title on Saturday.  The State Championship was held on Douglas Lake. After starting Saturday in 43rd place, the Raider team of Isaiah Owens and Garrett Davis again netted 5 keepers weighing 14.94 pounds.  This gave the duo a 2 day total of 25.17 pounds which was good enough to lift...

It’s not a Nashville Soccer Club match without some inclement weather. A 60-minute lightning delay interrupted a first half punctuated by two early Nashville goals to give the visitors a 2-0 win over Atlanta United 2 on Saturday night in Kennesaw, Ga. An early own goal from Atlanta United 2 followed by a figurative lightning strike from outside the box by midfielder Matt LaGrassa gave Nashville the early 2-0 lead. Then in the 34’ minute, a 60-minute literal lightning delay interrupted the first half. From there Nashville’s defense took over to see out the three points. Goals 4’ NSH...

Football tryouts for the 2019 Westwood football season will be held at Dyer/Bouldin field May 13th – May 15 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. All incoming 6th graders, future 7th graders, and future 8th graders are encouraged to come. Bring cleats and workout shorts. Their will be a parent meeting May15th in the W.M.S. Cafeteria from 4:00 – 4:45 to discuss player and parent expectations along with fundraiser information. For any questions contact Chad Dyer at Westwood Middle School 931.728.2071 or email at...