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Time for Wildcat Baseball Opener Moved to 7 p.m.
March 15 Today's season-opening baseball game between the Tullahoma Wildcats and Coffee County Red Raiders at Grider Stadium has been moved back to 7 p.m. from the originally scheduled 5 p.m. start.
Lady Wildcats Open Season Tuesday at Coffee County
March 15 The Tullahoma Lady Wildcats will open the regular-season Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Coffee County. The junior varsity will play at 5 p.m. [Hunter Norris Preview]
Middle School Squad Hoping for Repeat of '09 Season
March 12 The 2010 Tullahoma Middle School Baseball team hopes to repeat the success of last year's squad that earned the conference championship after an undefeated season.

[Story by Hunter Norris]
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Middle School Soccer Squad Opens With 8-2 Victory
March 8 The Tullahoma Middle School boy’s soccer team travelled to Overton County Saturday and opened the season with an 8-2, non-conference win over Livingston Academy. It was a tale of two halves as the Wildcats began the game red hot but cooled after the half-time break.  Tullahoma outscored the home team 6-0 in the first half but each team netted two in the second half.  The Tullahoma goals were scored by Rece Collins (4), Joey Ortiz (2), Chance Baxter (1 goal, 1 assist), and Austin Poff.  Andres Garcia also had two assists and Alex Frederick assisted on one.  The team begins conference play against Franklin County South Thursday at 5 p.m. at East Middle School.

[Eric Collins Photos]
TMS Baseball Team Has Successful Pre-season Tourney
March 8 On the last day of the annual Coffee County Middle School baseball jamboree, Tullahoma Middle School played Shelbyville Harris in a pitchers dual with no runs scored by either team thru five innings. Pitchers Aaron Banks, Grayson Grow, and Justice Sheffield combined for a one hitter while on offense Tyler Burns, Justice Sheffield, Grayson Grow, Nick Thompson, and Casey Kimzey reached on singles for Tullahoma. The Tullahoma's varsity defeated Warren County 8-2 during the tournament, and the junior varsity beat Siegel 11-2. The Wildcats open regular season play against Warren County Thursday at 5 p.m. at the Tullahoma Babe Ruth Field. [Hunter Norris Photos]
Wildcats Sweep Three Pre-season Games Over Cookeville
March 8 The Tullahoma Wildcata swept three games (one 7-inning, two 5-inning contests) from Cookeville Saturday at Grider Stadium. The Cats wind up pre-season play Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. when Beech comes to Grider. [Photos]
AAU Wrestling Event at THS Draws Almost 300 Grapplers
March 2 The AAU district wrestling event was held at Tullahoma High School Saturday with almost 300 wrestlers in grades K-12 participating from the Middle Tennessee region. Tullahoma had the most medals ever for their group with seven first-place finishes, eight in second place, and seven with third-place medals for a total of 22 . Head coach Pat Welsh said he was very pleased with the effort and sportsmanship of all the wrestlers. The Region Tournament will be held in Cookeville Saturday.

[Dr. Hunter Norris Photos]
Lady Wildcat Coach Steve Jobe Resigns After One Year
March 1 Tullahoma Lady Wildcat head basketball coach Steve Jobe has resigned after one year on the job. Jobe came out of retirement in Mississippi to take the job, and athletics director Jerry Mathis said he had decided to retire again. Mathis is currently accepting applications for the job. Anyone interested may contact him at 931-454-2625 or at mathisj4@k12tn.net.
 
Coaches Pick Chad Rusk for All-District 8-AAA Team
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Feb. 26 Tullahoma Wildcat senior Chad Rusk was named to the District 8-AAA All-District team earlier this week. Rusk is in the process of deciding where he will play college basketball.
Lady Wildcat Danae Thornburg Makes All-District Team
Feb. 24 Tullahoma Lady Wildcat senior Danae Thornburg was named to the District 8-AAA All-District team Monday night following the tournament finals at Columbia. The All-District team is picked by the league's coaches. Thornburg is the first Tullahoma player to make all-district since 2001.
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State Champion!
Freshman Brandon Brunner Claims State Crown at 103
Brandon Brunner
Feb. 21 Freshman Brandon Brunner scored two points with only 26 seconds left in the finals of the Tennessee State Wrestling Championships to clinch first place in the 103 pound division Saturday evening. He had wrestled his Cleveland opponent, Austin Oliver, in the preseason and lost 2-1. Earlier in the championship match it appeared Brunner had scored a takedown on the way out of bounds, and he was denied again later with what appeared to be back points with a tilt maneuver. However, he did not give up on the same tilt sequence and eventually scored two back points to win the match 2-0. As a team Tullahoma finished 22nd with 32.5 points for the tournament. [Dr. Hunter Norris Photos]
Brandon Brunner Advances to State Championship Round
Feb. 20 Tullahoma Wildcat freshman Brandon Brunner rolled unbeaten through the first two days of the state wrestling tournament in Franklin and will wrestle for the state championship at 103 pounds Saturday at 6 p.m.. Luke Frederick (189) made a valiant effort to stay alive in the consolations on day two of the tournament to no avail. The other four wrestlers for Tullahoma did not make it to second day of the tournament.

[Dr. Hunter Norris Photos]
Brandon Brunner
Rebels Hand Wildcats Season-ending Tourney Loss
Chad Rusk
Feb. 20 The Franklin County Rebels handed the Tullahoma Wildcats a season-ending, 67-45 loss in the opening round of the district tournament Friday night at the THS gym. The Rebels got off to a quick start and never allowed the cold-shooting Wildcats to mount a serous challenge in the contest. [Photos]

Wildcats [45] Chad Rusk, 11; Jared Davis, 1; Matt Passarello, 10; Mike Passarello, 2; Jordan Milleville, 9; Matt Ledbetter,3; Brandon Berridge, 3; Allen Starks, 6.
Brunner Unbeaten After Two Rounds at State Tourney
Feb. 19 Four of Tullahoma's six wrestlers won first-round matches at the state wrestling tournament Thursday. Brandon Brunner, Alex Kaferle, Justin Garner and Luke Frederick opened with victories while John Jordan and Dillon Crouch lost their first matches. Brunner also won his second-round match while Kaferle, Garner and Frederick lost in the second round. Action continues today.
Lady Cats' Season Ends With District Tournament Loss
Feb. 19 The season ended for the Tullahoma Lady Wildcats Thursday night with a 59-26 loss at Lincoln County in the first round of the District 8-AAA tournament. The Lady Cats fell behind 23-6 in the first quarter as the Lady Falcons nailed five 3-pointers, but Tullahoma fought back to within 23-15 before Lincoln County began to steadily pull away. It was the final high school game for seniors Danae Thornburg, Olivia Barlow, Kristina Tucker, Camberleigh Davis and Sarah Washington. [Photos]

Lady Wildcats (26) Olivia Barlow, 10; Cam Davis, 2; Kristina Tucker, 3; Danae Thornburg, 5; Natalie Rayfield, 4; Sarah Beth Nelius, 2.
Olivia Barlow
Six Wildcats Advance to State Wrestling Tournament
Feb. 15 Six Tullahoma Wildcat wrestlers qualified for next weekend's state wrestling tournament during regional competition at THS Friday and Saturday. Two Wildcat wrestlers won their weight classes during the region event. Brandon Brunner won at 103 pounds, and Justin Garner won the championship at 119. Also qualifying were Alex Kaferle at 112 pounds, John Jordan at 130, Dillon Crouch at 152, and Luke Frederick at 189 pounds. [Dr. Hunter Norris Photos]
Wildcats Win, Lady Cats Lose Tough One at Coffee County
Feb. 12 The Tullahoma Wildcats capped off the regular season with a 66-55 win at Coffee County Thursday night, a victory that improved their record to 16-10. The Lady Wildcats suffered another of several heart-breaking defeats on the season as the Lady Raiders held on for a 37-36 win. Both teams now turn their attention to next week's District 8-AAA tournament.
District 8-AAA Basketball Results and Standings [Feb. 10]
Girls
Tullahoma 33
Shelbyville 63

Lady Cats (33) Danae Thornburg, 9; Olivia Barlow, 6; Kristina Tucker, 6; Sarah Beth Nelius, 4; Natalie Rayfield, 4; Cam Davis, 2; Mylesha Edwards, 2.

Columbia 42
Lawrence County 45

Lincoln County 59
Franklin County 49

Boys
Tullahoma 60
Shelbyville 57

Wildcats (60) Brandon Berridge, 12; Chad Rusk, 11; Allen Starks, 11; Jared Davis, 10; Passerello, 7; Jordan Milleville, 5; Geoffrey McGowan, 2; Passarello, 2.

Columbia 52
Lawrence County 53

Lincoln County 51
Franklin County 56 		Standings
Girls
Lawrence County 10-0
Shelbyville 7-3
Lincoln County 6-4
Columbia 3-6
Franklin County 3-6
Tullahoma 0-10

Standings
Boys
Columbia 7-2
Lawrence County 7-3
Shelbyville 6-4
Tullahoma 5-5
Franklin County 3-6
Lincoln County 1-9
Tullahoma girls will open tournament play at Lincoln County. Probable date and time are Thursday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. Tullahoma boys will open tournament play with a home game against Franklin County. Probable time and date are Friday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m.
Jordan Parris To Continue Baseball Career in Columbia
Jordan Parris
Feb. 6 Tullahoma Wildcat senior Jordan Parris signed scholarship papers this week to continue his baseball career at Columbia State Community College.
District 8-AAA Basketball Results and Standings [Feb. 6]
Girls
Tullahoma 41
Franklin County 42

(Lady Cats fall on last-second shot by Rebelettes)

Lawrence County 46
Shelbyville 43

Lincoln County 66
Columbia 57

Boys
Tullahoma 45
Franklin County 51

(Wildcats still likely to host first-round tournament game)

Lawrence County 58
Shelbyville 49

Lincoln County 45
Columbia 58 		Standings
Girls
Lawrence County 9-0
Shelbyville 6-3
Lincoln County 5-4
Columbia 3-5
Franklin County 3-5
Tullahoma 0-9

Standings
Boys
Columbia 7-1
Shelbyville 6-3
Lawrence County 6-3
Tullahoma 4-5
Franklin County 2-6
Lincoln County 1-8
Remaining District Games
Tuesday, Feb. 9
Tullahoma at Shelbyville
Columbia at Lawrence County
Lincoln County at Franklin County 		Makeup Game
Franklin Co. at Columbia
Chase Morris Signs To Play Baseball at Walters State
Feb. 2 Tullahoma Wildcat senior Chase Morris has signed to continue his baseball career with one of the top juco programs in the country.
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Wildcats Hold Off White County for Senior Night Win
Feb. 2 It was senior night at the THS gym Monday, and the Tullahoma Wildcats celebrated with a 44-35 win over White County to run their record to 14-9 on the season. It was the final regular-season home game for four Wildcat players and two managers, though there is a good chance the Wildcats could have a home game in the first round of the tournament. The Lady Cats, who had four seniors playing their final home game, wound up on the short end of a 60-33 score against a talented White County Warriorette squad.

[Girls Photos] [Boys Photos] [Senior Night Photos]

Lady Wildcats (33) Olivia Barlow, 9; Cam Davis, 1; Kristina Tucker, 3; Danae Thornburg, 13; Mylesha Edwards, 1; Natalie Rayfield, 3; Tinae Holman, 3.

Wildcats (44) Chad Rusk, 8; Matt Passarello, 10; Mike Passarello, 11; Jordan Milleville, 3; Brandon Berridge, 8; Allen Starks, 4.
Wildcat Wrestlers Fall Short in Bid for State Duals
Jan. 29 The Tullahoma High School wrestling team failed Thursday night in its bid for four straight trips to the state team duals. In regional action at Mt. Juliet, the Wildcats lost in the fist round to Cookeville, 42-33, then bounced back to beat Blackman 48-36. To stay alive in the competition, the Wildcats needed Cookeville to defeat to Mt. Juliet, which would have given the Cats a chance to take on Mt. Juliet for second place and a trip to state. When Mt. Juliet knocked off the Cavaliers 35-29, that meant Tullahoma wound up in third place. The region tournament for individuals takes place in Tullahoma on February 12th and 13th. [Hunter Norris Photos]
Middle School Basketball Results and Standings [Jan. 29]
Girls
East 15
West 14 [Photos]

East (15) Kentoria Alexander, 10; Kelley Myers, 5.
West (14) Deja Morris, 3; Megan Grenier, 10; Erin Layne, 1.

Coffee County Lost
North Won

Harris 21
South 29

White County ??
Warren County??

Boys
East 26
West 40 [Photos]

East (26) Darden, 5; Smith, 5; Harris, 5; Woods, 7; Crabtree, 1; Reed, 3.
West (40) Swain, 5; Sheffield, 3; Noble, 6; Braston, 3; Daugherty, 3; Moore, 3; Northcutt, 7; Blanks, 7; Morris, 2; Thompson, 1.

Coffee County 33
North 29

Harris Won
South Lost

White County ??
Warren County ??

Standings
Girls
White County 12-1 ??
South 12-2
Coffee County 9-5
Harris 6-8
East 5-8
West 4-10
North 4-10
Warren County 2-10 ??


Boys
White County 13-0 ??
Harris 12-2
Warren County 8-4 ??
South 6-8
West 6-8
Coffee County 6-8
North 2-12
East 1-12
District 8-AAA Basketball Results and Standings [Jan. 29]
Girls
Tullahoma 28
Lawrence County 54

Lady Cats (28) Olivia Barlow, 15; Natalie Rayfield, 6; Mylisha Edwards, 3; Tinae Holman, 2; Sarah Washington, 2.

Shelbyville 52
Lincoln County 49

Columbia 42
Franklin County 49

Boys
Tullahoma 54
Lawrence County 49

Wildcats (54) Jared Davis, 16; Matt Passarello, 15; Mike Passarello, 8; Chad Rusk, 7; Brandon Berridge, 4; Geoffrey McGowan, 4.

Shelbyville 63
Lincoln County 48

Columbia 57
Franklin County 41

Standings
Girls
Lawrence County 8-0
Shelbyville 6-2
Lincoln County 4-4
Columbia 3-4
Franklin County 2-5
Tullahoma 0-8

Standings
Boys
Columbia 6-1
Shelbyville 6-2
Lawrence County 5-3
Tullahoma 4-4
Franklin County 1-6
Lincoln County 1-7
District 8-AAA Basketball Results and Standings [Jan. 27]
Girls
Columbia 60
Tullahoma 45 [Photos]

Lady Cats (45) Olivia Barlow, 18; Natalie Rayfield, 7; Kristina Tucker, 7; Mylisha Edwards, 4; Grace Woodard, 3; Sara Beth Nelius, 2; Danae Thornburg, 2; Cam Davis, 2.

Lincoln County 52
Lawrence County 59

Franklin County 44
Shelbyville 55

Boys
Columbia 51
Tullahoma 41 [Photos]

Wildcats (41) Chad Rusk, 17; Mike Passarello, 12; Allen Starks, 6; Brandon Berridge, 2; Jared Davis, 2; Geoffrey McGowan, 2.

Lincoln County 48
Lawrence County 64

Franklin County 59
Shelbyville 63 		Standings
Girls
Lawrence County 7-0
Shelbyville 4-2
Lincoln County 4-3
Columbia 3-2
Franklin County 1-5
Tullahoma 0-7

Standings
Boys
Columbia 5-0
Lawrence County 5-2
Shelbyville 4-2
Tullahoma 3-4
Franklin County 1-5
Lincoln County 1-6
Middle School Basketball Results and Standings [Jan. 26]
Tuesday Girls Game
Warren County 39
West 34 (OT)

Monday Girls Games
North 44
West 41 [Photos]

Lady Bobcats (41) Deja Morris, 10; Aliyah Bowen, 2; Katie Lett, 6; Megan Grenier, 12; Macy Blackburn, 2; Erin Layne, 9.

South 23
Coffee County 32

Harris 15
White County 39

East at Warren County postponed

Tuesday Boys Game
Warren County 49
West 30

Monday Boys Games
North 21
West 29 [Photos]

Bobcats (29) Swain, 4; Sheffield, 11; Braston, 6; Northcutt, 4; Grow, 2; Blanks, 2.

South Lost
Coffee County Won

Harris 23
White County 36

East at Warren County postponed		 Standings
Girls
White County 12-1
South 11-2
Coffee County 9-4
Harris 6-7
East 4-8
West 4-9
North 3-10
Warren County 2-10


Boys
White County 13-0
Harris 11-2
Warren County 8-4
South 6-7
West 5-8
Coffee County 5-8
North 2-11
East 1-11

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