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Rocket offense doesn’t touch the field in the first half of 30-6 loss to Cascade

Rocket offense doesn’t touch the field in the first half of 30-6 loss to Cascade

Westwood lost its final football game of the season Thursday night – falling to visiting Cascade 30-6 in what can only be described as an awkward game. Westwood did not run a single offensive play in the first half. Cascade took the opening kickoff, scored, recovered an onside kick, score, recovered an onside kick, scored, and then recovered another onside kick before time finally ran out on the first half. The onslaught by Cascade left the Champions with a 22-0 lead at the break behind the hard running by Lamar Bass, who scored three touchdowns on 10 carries and...

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Lady Raider volleyball rolls over Warren County

Lady Raider volleyball rolls over Warren County

Coffee County’s volleyball team took care of business for the second time in two days, sweeping Warren County 3-0 Wednesday night in McMinnville. CHS won by scores of 25-15, 25-19 and 25-12. The Lady Raiders had 12 service aces in the win – led by 4 from Maddy Sussen and 3 by Anna Johnson, who also led CHS in kills with 9. Kiya Ferrell led CHS in assists with 12 and Madison Pruitt added 7. The win moves CHS to 18-9 on the year. The Lady Raiders return to action on Sept. 28 at...

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CHS golfers advance to region tournament

CHS golfers advance to region tournament

The Coffee County Central High School golf will be sending players on to the region tournament after good showings at the district tournament Thursday, Sept. 23. As a team, the Lady Raider girls placed third and will all move on to the regionThe Lady Raiders carded a 199 as a team, led by Cadie Prater with a 96 and Maggie Crouch with a 103. Meanwhile, while the Raider boys team didn’t qualify to advance, two Raider individual golfers did qualify. Senior Logan Hale show an 88 and will move on to next week’s region tournament, followed by sophomore Beau...

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Kyle Douglas named new head baseball coach at CHS

Kyle Douglas named new head baseball coach at CHS

Coffee County Central High School is hiring Kyle Douglas to be the new head baseball coach of the Red Raiders. Douglas, who has a year of assistant experience with the Raiders from last year, replaces David Martin who resigned earlier this month after six seasons to spend more time with his family. Douglas takes over a Raider baseball team that is coming off its best season in over a decade in terms of wins. as CHS racked up 21 wins in the 2021 season for the first time since 2010 and finished one win shy of advancing to the...

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RAIDER FOOTBALL AT SPRING HILL: How to get tickets; how to listen

RAIDER FOOTBALL AT SPRING HILL: How to get tickets; how to listen

The Coffee County Central High School Red Raider football team hits the road Friday at Spring Hill. Below is gameday information you need to know. Tickets Spring Hill athletics has announced that there will be no cash ticket sales processed at the gate. You will need to purchase online and you can do so by clicking right here. Radio If you aren’t planning to make the hour and 15 minute drive to Spring Hill, Thunder Radio has you covered. The Friday Night Thunder pregame show will bring you extensive matchup breakdown, region scoreboard, pregame interview with Spring Hill coach...

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Barlow hired as CHS wrestling head coach

Barlow hired as CHS wrestling head coach

Coffee County Central High School has appointed Roger Barlow as the school’s head coach forwrestling.  “Coach Barlow has been instrumental in the success of our wrestling program over thepast 12 years,” the school said in a statement. “During these years, he has served as head coach and assistant coach of our wrestling team, and has dedicated 15 years as an assistant football coach.  Coach Barlow bringsan expertise and work ethic that will ensure our wrestling team’s continued success.” Barlow takes over for Randall Jennings, who resigned earlier this...

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VOLLEYBALL: Lady Raiders roll in 3-0 sweep over Tullahoma

VOLLEYBALL: Lady Raiders roll in 3-0 sweep over Tullahoma

Coffee County made quick work of of the Lady Wildcats in Tullahoma Wednesday night, picking up a 3-0 sweep with wins of 27-25, 25-17 and 25-16. The win completes the season sweep over the Lady Cats after a win earlier this season. The Lady Raiders had a strong night from Kiya Ferrell. The senior led CHS at the service line with 5 aces and also led the team in kills with 13. She tied Madison Pruitt for the team lead in assists with 10 apiece. Ferrell also led the team in digs with 6. Zowee Dillard and Gia Perez...

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CMS throttles Warren County on homecoming night

CMS throttles Warren County on homecoming night

Caiden Martin intercepts a pass before returning it 25 yards for a touchdown Tuesday night, Sept. 21, 2021. It was one of 5 touchdowns for Martin in the Raider win. — Thunder Radio Photo by Holly Peterson Because of COVID-19 issues, scheduling conflicts other circumstances, the Coffee Middle School Red Raider football team only got to play one home football this fall. And the Raiders put on an absolute show. CMS led 34-0 at the half and cruised to a 41-20 win over visiting Warren County Tuesday night – a game you heard live on Thunder Radio as part...

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