Reliable pliability is how the 88-win Braves reached this 2021 World Series. And it’s the quality they summoned again against the Astros in a 6-2 victory in Game 1 on Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park that left both teams facing questions about what comes next. In keeping with the theme of their season, the Braves got huge home runs in Game 1 from two of the outfielders acquired in the mad Trade Deadline dash to replace the lost production of injured star Ronald Acuña Jr., with Jorge Soler becoming the first player to hit a true leadoff home run in the World Series and with Adam Duvall launching a...

Westwood erased a 5 point deficit in the final 35 seconds Monday night. But North was able to find just one more bucket. The North Gators got a rebound and a put back at the buzzer to leave Manchester’s Joel Vinson Gymnasium with a 41-39 win. The Rockets made things interesting throughout. After leading 20-11 at one point early in the second half, Westwood watched its lead dwindle and completely evaporate in the forth when North took a 37-34 lead on a rebound and put back by Gavin Wise. North added 2 more to extend its lead to 39-34...

Lady Rocket Audri Patton had a 21-point performance in Westwood’s win over North Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021. — Thunder Radio photo by Holly Peterson A tight first half turned into a second half rout Tuesday night in Manchester. The Lady Rockets of Westwood outscored North Middle 31-13 in the final two quarters to blowout the visiting Gatorettes 53-31 at Joel Vinson Gymnasium. The Lady Rocket offense showed out in their home opener in front of a packed gym – especially in the second half when they really knocked the lid off the rim. Eighth grader Audri Patton finished with...

Lady Raider head coach Joe Pat Cope, along with seniors Emma Fulks (center) and Elli Chumley speak at District 6-AAAA media day Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021 at Praters BBQ in Manchester. The Lady Raiders were selected as favorites to win the district championship this season. Basketball season is around the corner and it means a new district this year for the Central High School Red Raider and Lady Raider basketball teams. The 2021-2022 basketball season will be the inaugural season for District 6-AAAA , which includes Coffee County, Warren County, Shelbyville and Franklin County. Coaches and media gathered for...

The Red Raiders of Coffee Middle played well in spurts Monday night, but the Raiders struggled to find their offense consistently and dropped the season opener 45-25 to the visiting White County Warriors. THIS GAME WAS BROADCAST LIVE ON THUNDER RADIO. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE. The Raiders looked out of the game early, trailing 25-9 at the halftime break. But a quick 10-0 run, behind 5 points from Landan Abellana and a 3-pointer by Luke Campbell cut the deficit to 25-19. But White County went on to outscored the Raiders 20-6 over the rest of the game to...

Natalie Barnes moves the ball up the floor for CMS Monday night, Oct. 25, 2021. Barnes had a game-high 20 points in the Lady Raider win. — Thunder Radio photo by Holly Peterson Coffee County hit big shots when it needed them Monday. The CMS Lady Raiders trailed by 8 in the second half but stormed back, taking a 43-41 lead and never looking back in a 54-47 win over visiting White County in Manchester. THIS GAME WAS BROADCAST LIVE ON THUNDER RADIO. CLICK HERE TO HEAR THE REPLAY. CMS pulled away down the stretch with solid free-throw shooting....

Hail to the Titans. Just six days after a rousing win over the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football, the Titans raced past another AFC contender with an impressive and one-sided win over the Kansas City Chiefs before 69,484 fans at Nissan Stadium. A game you heard live on Thunder Radio – your exclusive home for Titans football in Coffee County, presented by realtor Charlie Gonzales. Not a bad week, huh? The team’s 27-3 victory improved Tennessee’s record to 5-2. The Titans are tied with several other teams with the best record in the AFC after seven games. On...

Area middle school basketball teams get their full slate of games underway this week – with Coffee County Middle at home Monday and the Westwood Rockets at home on Tuesday. CMS will be at home again on Thursday. All three will be Thunder Radio Broadcasts. Meanwhile, on Friday, the CHS Red Raider football team travels to Rhea County for the final regular season game of the year. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. Central – Thunder Pregame begins at 5:30 p.m. Central. Listen to Thunder Radio content at 107.9 FM, 1320 AM, 106.7 FM, listen on your phone with the...