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BASKETBALL: Lady Raider Elli Chumley officially signs with Freed-Hardeman University
On Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, CHS senior Elli Chumley officially signed her letter of intent to play college basketball at Freed-Hardeman University. — Thunder Radio photo by Josh Peterson Just two and a half hours before tipping off her senior season of high school basketball, Coffee County Central Senior Elli Chumley officially signed to extend her career into college. In front of a library full of friends, family and teammates on Friday, Nov. 19., Chumley signed on the dotted line to play at Freed-Hardeman University – honoring her verbal commitment she made three months ago. Chumley signed at 3:30...

Raider runner up for “Mullet of the Year” award
Yes, you read that headline correctly. Coffee County Central cross country runner Landon Kenney is in the Tennessee Runner Mile Split semi-final round for the “Mullett of the Year” award. Kenney is up against 4 other runners from across the state. At the time this was published, Kenney had a 350 vote lead for first place. You can vote by clicking...

Titans Sign DL Kyle Peko to Active Roster, Move TE Tommy Hudson to ‘Designated for Return from Injured Reserve’ List
The Titans have signed defensive lineman Kyle Peko to the team’s active roster. Also on Wednesday, the Titans signed offensive lineman Bobby Hart and defensive lineman Amani Bledsoe to the team’s practice squad. Both players were waived from the active roster on Tuesday. Lastly, the Titans have moved tight end Tommy Hudson to the team’s “Designated for Return from Injured Reserve” list. This designation opens up a 21-day window for Hudson to practice with the team, and he will not count against the team’s 53-man roster until being activated from Injured Reserve. Peko, who played in Sunday’s game against...

Westwood sweeps Cannon County out of Manchester
Westwood swept Cannon County out of Joel Vinson Gymnasium Tuesday night – with both the Lady Rockets and Rockets picking up wins in games you heard live on Thunder Radio. Lady Rocket 56, Cannon County 22 And it could have been worse. Westwood jumped out to a 30-5 lead in the first quarter before pumping the brakes in a blowout. Seventh grade guard Jules Ferrell scored 16 of her game-high 20 points in the first quarter as Westwood put the game out of reach early. Audri Patton scored 8 in the first quarter and finished the night with 16....

Campbell signs to continue softball career at Walters State
Haidyn Campbell on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, signed her letter of intent to play college softball at Walters State Community College in Morristown, Tenn. — Thunder Radio photo by Josh Peterson On Tuesday, Haidyn Campbell became the third Central High School softball Lady Raider in the class of 2022 to sign a letter of intent to play college softball. She will be going to play at Walters State Community College in Morristown, Tennessee. The senior first baseman is having to pinch herself a little bit. “Honestly, I still don’t think this is real,” said an elated Campbell. She signed...

HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS: Coffee County Basketball Coaches Show returns on Wednesday nights
Coffee County Central High School basketball returns to Thunder Radio for yet another season of coverage this winter – beginning with the season opener Friday, Nov. 19 when Moore County comes to town. Also returning this year is the Coffee County Basketball Coaches Show – financed by First Bank Mortgage of Manchester. The show will air live from 6-7 p.m. and be broadcast from Praters BBQ every Wednesday, beginning Dec. 1. Every week Thunder Radio will be joined by CHS Lady Raider head coach Joe Pat Cope and Red Raider head coach Andrew Taylor, along with players, assistant coaches...

Shemwell nominated for Great American Rivalry Series Scholar Athlete Hall of Fame
Connor Shemwell Coffee County Central quarterback Connor Shemwell has been nominated for Great American Rivalry Series Scholar-Athlete Hall of Fame Team. Anyone can go vote for Connor to make the team. Deadline to vote is 12 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14. Voting is unlimited and can be found by clicking...

CMS Lady Raiders dominate Warren County; Raider slide continues
Natalie Barnes scored 20 points for CMS in a dominating win over Warren County Monday night, Nov. 15, 2021. — Thunder Radio photo by Holly Peterson A dominating second quarter left Coffee Middle’s Lady Raiders up 36-13 at halftime and on their way to a 57-26 win at Warren County Monday night – a game you heard live on Thunder Radio. Six different Lady Raiders scored points in the win – all six scoring in the first half, led by Natalie Barnes who finished with 20. Ella Arnold scored 12 for CMS and sixth grader Adalyn Clark added 10....