The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association has recognized Manchester resident Steve Trussler for his 50 years of service as a referee and umpire in high school sports. A native of the Gainesville and Jacksonville areas of Florida, Trussler’s time in the Volunteer State extends back to his college days at David Lipscomb University in 1968. …
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Manchester Police got a nice surprise late last week by some amazing members of the community, the Westwood Rocket football team. Coach Chad Dyer and his team provided the police department with uncooked steaks, potatoes and drinks to enjoy at another time. No mention of any donuts! Others involved included, Tennessee Sodding & Grading, Spring …
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The Manchester Youth Baseball League finished its first week of play for summer 2020 with good attendance figures and lots of baseball action. The standings after one week look like this (unofficially): 6U Division Manchester Tire and Brake in first, followed by Cooper Sports, Star Physical Therapy, and Lovelady Auto Parts. 8U Division Dr. J …
Tullahoma High School graduate Austin Secrest, a member of the Wildcat basketball program, will continue his academic and sports career at Cumberland University in Lebanon, TN., this fall. He joins basketball teammate Ben Fulton, who had previously accepted an offer to play at Cumberland. The Wildcats, winners of the District 8-AAA Tournament, finished their season …
Major League Baseball has offered players 80% of their prorated salaries and a 72-game schedule beginning July 14 in an effort to start the pandemic-delayed season, according to details of the proposal obtained by The Associated Press. Players would get 70% of their prorated salaries during the regular season and the rest for completion of …
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Local high school sports teams are selling Georgia Peaches as a fundraiser this summer to help defray costs, including Coffee County Football and all Franklin County sports teams. These are hand-picked Georgia peaches straight from the farm for only $25 for an 8-9 lb box. The team will get 50% of sales. These boxes will …
Tennessee Titans Owner Amy Adams Strunk, in a statement yesterday, says she is in support of peaceful protests and of players who “use their platforms to advance as a nation.” Further, her statement included, “Hearts, minds and institutions need to change throughout our country. Those who face racism need to be heard, and more importantly, …
The National COllegiate Athletic Assocation presented their path forward to starting intercollegiate football this fall, starting in September. The plan includes early workouts transitioning to preseason camps by August 7, 2020, followed by the start of the regular season in September.
