Westwood Rocket football had its first preseason tuneup Saturday under new head coach Justin Kanjanabout. The Rocket offense was able to hit some big plays, but ended up dropping both Jamboree style games. Warren County 14, Westwood 12 Rocket Matthew White scored both touchdowns for Westwood on big plays. He caught a 40-yard pass from quarterback Kaysen Lowery and then scored on a 40+ yard run. Grundy County 24, Westwood 15 Once again, Westwood scored on some big plays. Matthew White scored on a 40-yard pitch and catch from Lowery and then hit the PAT. Then Lowery broke loose...

It was only a scrimmage. But there is certainly reason to be optimistic after the Coffee County Red Raider’s outing Friday night in La Vergne. After taking a few plays to settle in, the Raiders were able to run an efficient offense and a defense that stymied the Wolverines for most of the afternoon. RED RAIDER NOTEBOOK -This wasn’t a true format for a football game. Quarterbacks wore green jerseys, special teams worked at the beginning and then each team kept the ball for 10 plays, regardless of outcome. -Junior kicker Elijah McCoy was a perfect 2-for-2 on his...

TITANS ONLINE Treylon Burks knows it’s a marathon, not a sprint. But the first-round pick sure did get out of the starting gate well on the first day of Titans training camp. On the second play of the initial 7-on-7 period, Burks raced past defensive back Kristian Fulton before making a diving catch on a deep ball thrown by quarterback Ryan Tannehill. It was a nice start on a day Burks also finished in style. “I feel a lot different, and I feel a lot healthier,” Burks said after practice. “It just makes me feel good that I can...

The Coffee Middle and Westwood Middle Soccer teams will begin their respective seasons soon, with both schools set to participate in the Cascade playday on Saturday, August 6. Thunder Radio is set to broadcast one game for each school this fall – Coffee Middle soccer versus Franklin County on Aug. 11 and Westwood soccer versus Community on Aug. 23 as part of the Capstar Bank Hometown Sports Series. Find full schedules for both teams below: COFFEE MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCCER Saturday8/6/228 a.m.CMSSoccerCascade PlaydayCascadeTuesday8/9/225:15 p.m.CMSSoccerRockvaleAwayThursday8/11/225:30 p.m.CMSSoccerFranklin CountyHomeMonday8/15/226 p.m.CMSSoccerWarren CountyAwayFriday8/19/225 p.m.CMSSoccerTullahomaHomeFriday8/26/225:30 p.m.CMSSoccerHarris**HomeFriday9/2/224:30 p.m.CMSSoccerWarren County**HomeWednesday9/76:30 p.m.CMSSoccerLincoln CountyAwayFriday9/9/225:30 p.m.CMSSoccerHarrisAwayTuesday9/13/225 p.m.CMSSoccerFranklin County**AwayFriday9/16/225 p.m.CMSSoccerThurman FrancisHomeMonday9/19/226:30 p.m.CMSSoccerTullahoma**AwaySaturday9/24/22TBDCMSSoccerPlay...

High school football season is only weeks away for the CHS Red Raiders, who open the season at home Aug. 19 against Franklin County. This is the 100th year of Red Raider football. This season, every single sack registered by the Red Raider defense will mean a $100 donation to the Dream for Weave Foundation thanks to a partnership with multiple businesses. Al White Ford-Lincoln, Unity Medical Center, Bush Insurance and Thunder Radio are teaming up to donate a total of $100 per defensive sack registered to the non-profit 501c3 foundation. “We are so thankful to the businesses who...

This fall marks 100 years of football for the Red Raider program, dating back to the days as Manchester High School and then eventually Coffee County Central High School. Celebrations and recognitions are planned for every home game this season with one of the biggest set for Sept. 23 home game against Spring Hill – Alumni Day. Coach Doug Greene, the CHS administration and players are inviting all former players back to Carden-Jarrell Field for pregame recognition and to celebrate the rich history of Central High School football. Pregame recognition will be held at approximately 6:30 p.m. with kickoff...

High School Sports across Tennessee officially began practicing on Monday, July 25. Thunder Radio made the rounds to see everyone in action. CHS volleyball started things off with a 9-11 a.m. practice at The Patch. The Lady Raiders will host a playday Saturday, July 30 with matches at 9, 10:30 and noon. They will officially open the season Aug. 16 when Riverdale comes to town. The Lady Raider volleyball team is 3-time defending district champions and winners of 29 consecutive district matches. Meanwhile, the Raider football team hit the field at 3 Monday afternoon. The Raiders are looking to...

Middle school football in Middle Tennessee is fast approaching. The Coffee Middle Red Raiders and Westwood Rockets kickoff their respective seasons next week – the Raiders with a regular season home game and the Rockets with their annual Blue-White Fundraiser intra squad. Here are the schedules for each team, including scheduled Thunder Radio broadcasts. COFFEE MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULE. BOLD INDICATES THUNDER RADIO HOMETOWN SPORTS SERIES BROADCAST (107.9 FM, 1320 AM, 106.7 FM, thunder1320.com) Thursday8/4/226:30 p.m.CMSFootballVS West WilsonHomeTuesday8/9/226:30 p.m.CMSFootballVS HarrisAwayFriday8/12/226:30 p.m.CMSFootballVS Walter J BairdHomeTuesday8/16/226:30 p.m.CMSFootballVS TullahomaAwayTuesday8/23/226:30 p.m.CMSFootballVS Warren CountyHomeThursday9/8/226:30 p.m.CMSFootballVS NorthAwayTuesday9/13/226:30 p.m.CMSFootballVS Harris MiddleHomeThursday9/22/2211:30 a.m.CMSFootballVS Warren CountyAwaySaturday10/1/22TBDCMSFootballCTC Title GameTBD...