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Lady Raider Basketball Gets Scrimmage Win over Siegel on Thursday

Lady Raider Basketball Gets Scrimmage Win over Siegel on Thursday

The Coffee County Central High School Lady Raiders welcomed Siegel to the Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gym on Thursday afternoon for their first scrimmage of the year.  The scrimmage was also the public’s first look at the Lady Raiders under new head coach Joe Pat Cope.  Despite a slow start, Coffee County used a 20 to 0 run in the first half to throttle the Lady Stars and come away with a 51 to 34 win. After falling behind 7 to 1, the Lady Raiders finally were able to get their full court press implemented as they held Siegel...

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Westwood Sweeps Liberty on Thursday Night

Westwood Sweeps Liberty on Thursday Night

The Westwood Rockets and Lady Rockets hit the road on Thursday night for a trip to Liberty.  Both teams were looking to build off their road success on Monday at Huntland.  The Lady Rockets were 7 of 8 from the free throw line in a 28 to 20 win.  The Rockets completed the sweep with a 39 to 29 win. In the girls’ game, Westwood scored only 8 points in the 2nd half, but held Liberty to 6 points as they got their 2nd straight conference win.  Elizabeth Brown led Westwood in scoring as she finished with 6 points...

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CCMS 6th Grade Basketball Splits with Warren County on Thursday

The Coffee County Middle School 6th grade basketball teams hit the road to McMinnville on Thursday night for a doubleheader with Warren County.  Despite a sluggish start, the Lady Raiders rallied for a 24 to 21 win in overtime.  The Red Raiders fell 38 to 22. In the girls’ game, the Lady Raiders trailed 16 to 9 entering the 4th quarter but rallied to force a tie at 20 at the end of regulation.  Coffee County held Warren County to only 2 field goals in the 2nd half and overtime in the win.  Remi Benjamin was the leading scorer...

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CHS Basketball Teams Start Scrimmage Games on Thursday

CHS Basketball Teams Start Scrimmage Games on Thursday

The Coffee County Central High School Lady Raiders will host Siegel on Thursday afternoon for their first scrimmage of the year.  The scrimmage is the first of 2 that the Lady Raiders will hold as they welcome Nolensville to the Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gym on Tuesday.  Both scrimmages are scheduled to begin at 5 PM. The Coffee County Red Raider basketball will take part in a scrimmage play day on Saturday in Murfreesboro.  The Red Raiders begin the day at noon at Blackman where they will take on Independence.  That game will take place in the Blackman auxiliary...

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CHS Swim Team Opens Season on Thursday

CHS Swim Team Opens Season on Thursday

The Coffee County swim teams open the season on Thursday night when they travel to LaVergne for a meet with LaVergne and Middle Tennessee Christian.  The gun sounds on the first race at 6 PM at the LaVergne High School natatorium. The Raider and Lady Raider swimmers are coming off their most successful season in program history as 4 different high school swimmers advanced to the state meet.  Additionally, new records were set in all 4 relay races during the 2016-2017 season.  At the middle school level, 5 members of the middle school team competed at the MTHSSA Region...

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Preds Fall to Sharks in San Jose

Preds Fall to Sharks in San Jose

Roman Josi scored the lone goal for the visitors as the Nashville Predators fell 4-1 to the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night at the SAP Center. The loss puts Nashville’s record at 5-5-2, and although Josi tallied what is arguably Nashville’s prettiest goal of the young season, the Preds were unable to take advantage of their offensive opportunities. Combine that with eight power-play opportunities for San Jose and Nashville was forced to play down a man for a much larger amount of time than they’d like. “We’re getting some chances, and I’d really like to see – if...

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Manchester Youth Football is Guest of MTSU for Blackout Game

Manchester Youth Football is Guest of MTSU for Blackout Game

Story by Darryn Strickland Friday, October 20 the Manchester Red Raiders (players and cheerleaders) attended the MTSU vs. Marshal “Blackout” Game. This was the 5th year in a row the Raiders have attended a MTSU game where the league participates in a youth football night. Before the game, there was live music and bounce houses for all to enjoy. At halftime the Red Raiders were allowed onto the field the be part of a high five tunnel to welcome the Blue Raiders back from halftime. In the post game press conference, Coach Stockstill was asked what it meant for...

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Motlow Ends First Soccer Season with Winning Record, Solid Foundation

Motlow Ends First Soccer Season with Winning Record, Solid Foundation

The Motlow Lady Bucks soccer team wrapped up the 2017 regular season, the first in program history, by winning five of their final six matches, including a 4-0 victory over the Martin Methodist JV in Pulaski Wednesday night. Motlow (8-7-1) outscored the opposition in those final six contests by a combined 26-3. After a 2-5-1 start to the season, the Lady Bucks went 6-2 over their final eight games, with both of the losses coming by a single point to established junior college programs. The finale, played on a cold night at Martin Methodist College, was the second meeting...

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