Local Sports

PREP ROUNDUP: CHS golf, WMS girls’ soccer, volleyball earn Thursday wins
MATT TYSON Staff Writer The Coffee County golf team made the trip to Pebble Creek Golf Club in Fayetteville for a boys’ and girls’ nine-hole tri-match against Lincoln County and…

CCMS football falls to Jasper in season opener
MATT TYSON Staff Writer The 2026 season officially got under way for Coffee County Middle School football Thursday evening. Hosting Jasper at Carden-Jarrell Field, the Red Raiders were held to…

PREP ROUNDUP: CHS girls’ soccer, WMS volleyball pick up Tuesday wins
MATT TYSON Staff Writer The Coffee County girls’ soccer team kicked off its preseason slate with a scrimmage victory Tuesday evening. Taking on Middle Tennessee Christian, the Lady Raiders returned…

Lady Raiders gearing up for new season
It’s a humid July weekday morning in Coffee County. From the main road, Raider Academy appears quiet, still waiting for students to begin bustling through the halls at the start of the new school year. Behind the building, it’s a different story.

PREP ROUNDUP: CHS boys’ golf, middle school girls’ soccer teams earn Monday wins
The Coffee County golf team was back on its home turf at WillowBrook Golf Club to host Tullahoma and Independence Monday. The Red Raiders came away with the lowest team…

CHS volleyball goes 7-1 at Warren County Playday
MATT TYSON Staff Writer The Coffee County volleyball team continued its preparations for the 2026 season against some local competition Saturday. Traveling to Warren County to take part in the…

CHS boys’ golf finishes runner-up at Franklin County
MATT TYSON Staff Writer The Coffee County boys’ golf team was back in action with a nine-hole match at Franklin County Golf Club Thursday. Just as they had in their…

Rockets blank Community in season opener
MATT TYSON Staff Writer Westwood Middle School football’s defense of its 2025 conference title began in impressive fashion Thursday evening. Hosting Community to open their 2026 season, the back-to-back Duck…

CHS golf starts strong in Lawrenceburg
MATT TYSON Staff Writer The Coffee County golf team got its 2026 season started with some low scores on Monday. Hitting the road to take part in the Lawrenceburg Invitational,…

Smith ready to lead CHS flag football’s next chapter
The Coffee County flag football team will have a new coach at the helm when it returns for its second season this spring, but it will be a familiar face for returning players.
