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DISTRICT CHAMPIONS: Raiders drop Eagles in overtime thriller to claim first tournament title in over 40 years
The 2021-22 Coffee County Red Raider basketball team won the district tournament with a 53-51 win over Shelbyville Saturday night, Feb. 19, 2022. For the first time in over 40 years, Coffee County Central’s Red Raider basketball team has brought home a district tournament championship. Coffee County fought through an unlikely Shelbyville rally Saturday night and left Shelbyville’s Rick Insell Gymnasium with a 53-51overtime win in the District 6-4A championship. The Raiders led 43-32 with 2:30 to play before the Golden Eagles caught fire. Shelbyville hit 5 3-pointers in the final 2:18 of regulation – going 5-for-5 behind the...
DISTRICT CHAMPIONS: Lady Raiders fight off late Pioneer rally, complete perfect district season
The 2021-22 Coffee County Lady Raiders completed a perfect district season with a 56-45 win over Warren County in the District 6-4A Championship Friday night. This year marks the fifth straight year for the Lady Raiders to win either the regular season, district tournament or both. — Thunder Radio photo by Holly Peterson SHELBYVILLE — Mark another goal off the list. Coffee County Central’s Lady Raiders got big shots when they needed them and played great defense in a 56-45 win over Warren County Friday night for a District 6-4A tournament championship. “It never gets old, you know, being...
CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND: Lady Raiders, Red Raiders set to play for district titles
It is championship weekend for the Coffee County Central High School basketball teams. Both CHS Lady Raiders and Red Raider basketball teams will play for a District 6-4A tournament championship in Shelbyville. Lady Raiders vs. Warren County Lady Pioneers WHEN – Friday, Feb. 18th at 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Shelbyville High School, Rick Insell Gymnasium. 401 Eagle Blvd. TICKETS: Available at the gate. $7 for adults / $3 for students RADIO: Thunder Radio broadcast beginning at approximately 7:15 p.m. 107.9 FM, 1320 AM, Manchester Go app and thunder1320.com RUNDOWN: The Lady Raiders will put their 27-3 record and their 24-game...
Raider baseball invites former players to alumni game this weekend
Coffee County Central baseball program has announced plans for Red Raider Alumni Day this Saturday, Feb. 19. First pitch for alumni game is set for 10 a.m. and all alumni are invited to attend. There will be a game, retired jerseys available for sale and lunch will be available. Following the alumni game, the 2022 Red Raiders will participate in the inaugural Dingers for Dollars fundraiser – a hit-a-thon fundraiser. Anyone planning to attend should register by clicking...
CMS softball heads to playday Saturday
Believe it or not, Spring Sports is right around the corner. Coffee Middle School softball will participate in a preseason playday this Saturday (Feb. 19). The Lady Raiders will be playing in Shelbyville. CMS is scheduled to play Community at 10 a.m., Cascade at 1 p.m., Moore County at 2:30 p.m. and Blackman at 5:30...
ON TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP: Raider boys punch title ticket with 4th win over Pioneers
Dayne Crosslin makes his way to the basket for 2 of his 8 points Tuesday night in a Red Raider win over Warren County. — Thunder Radio photo by Holly Peterson Coffee County’s Lady Raiders earned their way to the district championship Monday night. The Red Raider boys followed on Tuesday (Feb. 15, 2022), getting great scoring distribution and a big defensive effort in a 50-44 win over Warren County in the District 6-4A semi-finals at Shelbyville High School. The Raiders will play Shelbyville in the District championship after the Eagles upset no. 1 seed Franklin County earlier in...
ON TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP: Lady Raiders blast Franklin County, move to district title game
Lady Raider senior Elli Chumley puts up a shot near the basket Monday night, Feb. 14, 2022. Chumley scored 11 points and the Lady Raiders thumped Franklin County 78-45 in the District 6-4A semi-finals. — Thunder Radio photo by Holly Peterson On to the championship. Coffee County Central got double-digit points from three different players and produced their highest district point total of the season Monday night, cruising past Franklin County 78-45 in the semi-finals of the District 6-4A tournament in Shelbyville. The win means the Lady Raiders will play for a district championship Friday night – playing against...
5 Raider wrestlers qualify for sub-state
Coffee County wrestling has 5 wrestlers advancing to the sub-state this week after showing out at the Region 4 Individual tournament. Jeremiah Wardell took third place in 126-pounds, Jacob Barlow took 2nd place at 152 pounds, Nazario Flores took 2nd in 170 pounds, Ian Walker 4th in 195 pounds and Blayne Myers 2nd in 285 pounds. All of these wrestlers advance to the sub state this week for a chance to go to the state...
