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 This is day 183 of 2008 and week 27 .
Wildcats End Spring With Red and White Game
by Shasteen on Saturday, May 23, 2009
Rising senior running back Zach Bryson was the rushing star in a game that showcased a big-play offense as the White team beat the Red team 22-7 in the annual intra-squad scrimmage to end the 2009 spring practice for the Tullahoma Wildcats.

The game Friday night was played at Wagonner Park due to the current construction of the new Wilkins Stadium. A good crowd turned out to watch this Wildcat team that will open its season Aug. 21 in its new stadium against Blackman.

Tullahoma's strength appears to be its offensive line heading into the summer offseason. This is the biggest offensive line in over 20 years, and it opened holds for running backs and pass-blocked well for both teams.

Bryson rushed for two long touchdowns in the first half for the white, zigzaging through the defense with some of the quickest moves THS fans have seen in years.

Senior QB Jacob Honea through a short pass to Josh Fuhrman for the red in the fourth quarter and Fuhrman raced 70 yards, outrunning the secondary, for the red team's only touchdown. The final clock ran out with the red team on the white goal line.

Senior WR Jordan Milleville, the Cats' top returning offensive producer, injured his leg in the first half after a couple of outstanding catches and didn't return. The extent of Milleville's injury is not yet known but it didn't appear serious.
THS Set to Host 2009 Season Opener
by Shasteen on Monday, November 17, 2008
The Tullahoma football administration has completed assembling its 2009 and 2010 football schedules, and fans who assumed that the recent TSSAA realignment would give the Cats a less-challenging 10-game slate will be sorely disappointed.

In fact, the 2009 schedule could be the most-difficult slate in recent history, beginning with the home opener on Week 0, Aug. 21, when Blackman helps the Tullahoma community open its brand new football stadium. Although the schedule is not as top-heavy as it has been, with powerhouses Maplewood and Hillsboro gone, the overall strength of the new schedule is impressive.

The new District 8-AAA alignment means Tullahoma will have the same district opponents in football as it has in basketball, baseball, softball, and volleyball. The big change for the next four years is that Coffee Co. will no longer be a district opponent.
THS - Beech Photos Now Online
by bash on Thursday, November 13, 2008
OOOPPPSSS!!! - Just now realized that I forgot to rotate some of these photos. I will have to fix this tomorrow afternoon and reload the photos. At least for now, you can view them....Sorry 'bout that!!
We have the photos from the first round of the TSSAA Playoff Game against Beech. To view these photos, CLICK HERE!.
We home to be able to get the Homecoming photos loaded tomorrow night. These photos had to be downloaded to another computer and then onto our external HD. They are downloading now to this computer. So by in the morning, they should all be downloaded. Keep checking back for these photos.....
Thanks...
Photos Finally Loaded
by bash on Monday, November 10, 2008
With everything that has been going on the past couple of weeks, it has been pretty hectic. We apologize for not getting the game photos online in a timely manner. Now that we have a little more room on the hard drive to work with, (thanks to a new external HD) we have loaded the THS/Hillsboro game photos. You can view these photos by CLICKING HERE We are in the process going through the Homecoming photos and the Play-off photos. We will have them online with-in the next couple of days.
Buccaneers Put Wildcats Season to Rest
by Shasteen on Saturday, November 8, 2008
The Beech Buccaneers took command of the line of scrimmage in the first half, rushing for over 200 yards and jumping out to a 28-7 lead, then held off a furious Tullahoma comeback attempt to advance to the second round of the TSSAA football playoffs with a 47-28 win Friday night in Hendersonville.

“They are a really good offensive team,” said THS head coach John Olive. “I am really proud of this senior class of Wildcats though. I never thought we would have the kind of season we have had and that speaks highly of this group of seniors. They have been very coachable and they have worked extremely hard.”

With the victory Beech (10-1) will host Maplewood (9-2) in Friday night’s second round. The Panthers made their statement in round one by shutting out Rossview 60-0. The other second round game will pit Hillsboro against Mt. Juliet, with the Burros hosting at their stadium in West Nashville.
Wildcats Hope History Repeats in First Round
by Shasteen on Wednesday, November 5, 2008
The Tullahoma Wildcat family hopes history can repeat itself when their team opens the TSSAA football playoffs Friday night at Beech High School in Hendersonville. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm.

Beech (9-1) is the top seed in Region 6-4A and ranked as high as 5th in the state in Class 4A, while Tullahoma (6-4) is the No. 4 seed out of Region 5-4A. The same teams met in 2005 at Beech, carrying the same playoff seedings, and the Wildcats shut out the Buccaneers 14-0.

This year's Beech squad is a dominating running team that seeks to wear down the opposition while controlling the clock and the tempo. Tullahoma, as Cats' fans are fully aware, hopes to spread the field out and create mismatches in the open field.

Although Google and Yahoo map directions show a path of taking I-24 to I-65 North, Tullahoma fans might want to consider taking Briley Parkway around Nashville. This route, taken by many fans as they traveled to Whites Creek earlier this season, often avoids the heavy traffic during afternoon drive time.

The contest will be broadcast on Fantasy 101.5 FM and on the Internet at FantasyRadio.com. Pregame begins at 6:15 pm with kickoff at 7pm. Scott Shasteen and Binns Jordan will discuss the contest in depth on their weekly radio talk show, High School Sports Plus, this Thursday night at 7pm on the above-mentioned networks.
Directions to Beech High School
by bash on Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Here is the way that Google Maps suggest getting to Beech High School.


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'Black Night Cat Fight' Goes Tullahoma's Way
by Shasteen on Friday, October 31, 2008
The Tullahoma Wildcats secured their 14th playoff appearance in John Olive's 16 years at the helm Friday night with a wild and wooly 35-20 win over Lawrence Co. The contest, played on Halloween and homecoming, was dubbed the 'Black Night Cat Fight'.

The Cats (6-4), finishing as the 4th seed in Region 5-4A, will travel to Region 6-4A top seed Beech this Friday night. Three years ago the same seeding scenario took place and Tullahoma brought home a 14-0 victory and advanced to the second round.

The visitors put up a battle, scoring on the game's first play as Logan Taylor hit Jared Green for a 65-yard TD. The home Wildcats came back strong, outscoring them 35-13 the rest of the way.

Matt Hagen threw for 240 yards and two touchdowns, and Zach Bryson returned a first quarter punt 77 yards for a touchdown while rushing for 90 yards. Tullahoma led 21-14 at the half, and the clincher came when Derek Lawson took a short pass from Hagen and danced 15 yards into the end zone with 55 seconds left in the third quarter.

Tullahoma must win two playoff games to play another game at Wilkins Stadium, otherwise the win over Lawrence Co. was the final game as construction will begin soon on a new facility. The somewhat-wacky game, with odd penalties, onside kicks, and multiple gatherings of officials, was fitting for Halloween and was highly entertaining.
'Black-Out' Cat Fight on Tap Friday
by Shasteen on Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Tullahoma High School officials are calling for all Wildcat fans to show up and participate in a 'black-out' Friday night as Lawrence Co. visits THS for the 2008 regular season finale.

Wildcat fans are encouraged to wear as much black as possible for the contest. Homecoming activities will begin at 6:30pm, with kickoff scheduled for 7pm. The winner of the battle between the two Wildcat teams will advance to the TSSAA state football playoffs, while the loser will see its season come to a close.

Unless Tullahoma makes an unlikely run to the fourth round of the playoffs, Friday night's contest will be the final game played at Wilkins Stadium, which was first constructed in the mid-1950s.

As if all that wasn't enough to draw close interest to the Halloween night black-out, the game will also be the final Region 5-4A contest for both teams. Next year both schools are scheduled to play in the new District 8-AAA football alignment along with Shelbyville, Columbia, Franklin Co., and Lincoln Co.

Radio coverage will begin at 6pm on Fantasy 101.5 FM and FantasyRadio.com with the statewide preview, followed by pregame from the stadium at 6:15.
MapleWood Photos Online
by bash on Tuesday, October 28, 2008
The photos from the Maplewood/THS game are now online. To view these photos,CLICK HERE
We should have the photos from the Hillsboro game later tonight. Thanks for everyone's patience. Things kinda pile up over time when you have to take off for a few days all of a sudden.
Thanks for all of the e-mails and phone calls from everyone while I was in the hospital. All of the test they ran on me over the past few days came out good. Hopefully things will get back somewhere close to normal now.
Keep checking back to see the photos from the Hillsboro game as well.
Burros Gallop Past Wildcats
by Shasteen on Saturday, October 25, 2008
The Hillsboro Burros will close out the dozen-year history of Region 5-4A the same way they have spent much of that history – at the top of the standings and as the team that possesses the most team speed.

Even without its best player, senior WR/DB Eric Gordon, Hillsboro put all of its remaining significant talent on full display Friday night during a 31-10 victory over the Tullahoma Wildcats on a cold, damp evening on the Hillsboro campus in West Nashville.

The win clinches the region title for Hillsboro (5-0, 7-2), which will finish the regular season at Shelbyville this Friday. Tullahoma (2-3, 5-4) will battle Lawrence Co. for the fourth and final playoff spot and celebrate its homecoming this week at Wilkins Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm and the pregame will begin at 6:15pm on Fantasy 101.5 and FantasyRadio.com.
Burros Gallop Past Wildcats
by Shasteen on Saturday, October 25, 2008
The Hillsboro Burros will close out the dozen-year history of Region 5-4A the same way they have spent much of that history – at the top of the standings and as the team that possesses the most team speed.

Even without its best player, senior WR/DB Eric Gordon, Hillsboro put all of its remaining significant talent on full display Friday night during a 31-10 victory over the Tullahoma Wildcats on a cold, damp evening on the Hillsboro campus in West Nashville.

The win clinches the region title for the Hillsboro (5-0, 7-2), which will finish the regular season at Shelbyville this Friday. Tullahoma (2-3, 5-4) will battle Lawrence Co. for the fourth and final playoff spot and celebrate its homecoming this week at Wilkins Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm and the pregame will begin at 6:15pm on Fantasy 101.5 and FantasyRadio.com.
Thanks for the Calls & e-mails
by bash on Thursday, October 23, 2008
Just thought I would give all an update as to what is going on and why the photos are not online as of yet. But first I would like to thank all of those that have called or sent emails encouraging me.

Just a little bit of basic info as to what has happened. Early Wed, I was having very severe chest pain and pain in my shoulder. The longer I sat at work, the worst it got. So not ever having this type of pain, I headed off to the ER. I have been in the hospital every since. I hope that the doctor will let me out in time to head to the Hillsboro Game.

Thanks.....Bash
Mistakes End Wildcats' Hopes For Upset
by Shasteen on Monday, October 20, 2008
When Tullahoma defensive end Adam Wonder recovered a Zach Russell fumble at the Maplewood 11 yard line with 1:29 left in the third quarter and the Panthers leading the Wildcats 22-14 it appeared the home team had a great opportunity to close the gap and create a memorable fourth quarter.

However, as was the story much of the second half the Wildcats couldn't catch a break and Maplewood went on to beat Tullahoma 36-14 at Wilkins Stadium Friday night.

The Wildcats (2-2, 5-3) will travel to Hillsboro this week to take on the Region 5-4A leading Burros (4-0, 6-2) hoping to spring an upset and secure their spot in the TSSAA playoffs. Pregame begins at 6:15pm on Fantasy 101.5 FM and FantasyRadio.com, with kickoff scheduled for 7pm.
THS-SHelbyville Photos Loaded
by bash on Friday, October 17, 2008
The Tullahoma/Shelbyville photos are now online. Sorry for the delay in getting them on the Wildcat Web. Last week I was out of town on a business trip and of course when you go out of town things pile up all over the place. You can view the Shelbyville Game by CLICKING HERE.
TRN Recognizes THS Linebacker Mark Brown
by Shasteen on Friday, October 17, 2008
Tonight, the Tennessee Radio Network, along with Scott Shasteen and Binns Jordan at Fantasy 101.5 , would like to honor a Tullahoma Wildcat senior football player as its Athlete of the Week.

Each week the Tennessee Radio Network recognizes one athlete who not only excels on the playing field but also in the classroom and in the community. This week that athlete wears the cardinal and black of the Wildcats.

The TRN athlete of the week will be recognized multiple times on the Friday Night Finals scoreboard show immediately following tonight’s contest on Fantasy 101.5 FM. This program is heard on dozens of radio stations throughout the state each Friday night.

Let us show our appreciation to a young man who holds a 4.12 grade point average, is the president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and is a member of the National Honor Society. The Tennessee Radio Network Player of the Week is Tullahoma Wildcat senior linebacker Mark Brown.

Congratulations Mark on recognition that is well deserved.
Defensive Wildcats Dismantle Sputtering Spartans
by Shasteen on Saturday, October 11, 2008
Tullahoma junior running back Zach Bryson carried the football 39 times for 277 yards and four touchdowns and the Wildcat defense forced five turnovers and returned two interceptions for touchdowns as the Cats traveled to Nashville and beat Stratford 48-19 Friday night.

The win puts Tullahoma (2-1, 5-2) in position to challenge for the Region 5-4A championship in the final three games of the season. That challenge begins next week when Maplewood (2-1, 5-2), a 32-0 winner over Whites Creek Friday, visits Wilkins Stadium. Stratford (1-3, 2-5) was eliminated from the playoff race with the loss to Tullahoma.

The Stratford passing attack entered the contest with more yardage than any team in the state, but QB Kemonte Jackson threw three interceptions in the first 14 minutes of the game, including one on each of his first two plays, and finished the game completing 11-21 passes for 149 yards and two touchdowns.
Defense, Special Teams Help Cats Down Eagles
by Shasteen on Saturday, October 4, 2008
On a night when the Tullahoma passing attack was not clicking on all cylinders, the defense and special teams stepped up and carried the Wildcats to a 24-0 win over the Shelbyville Golden Eagles on a perfect-weather football Friday at Wilkins Stadium.

“Our offense could just never seem to get into a rhythm,” said Tullahoma head coach John Olive. “It seems like we just did what we had to do to get the win. With it being senior night and the beginning of our fall break we feel fortunate to have gotten the shutout.”

Junior running back/kick returner Zach Bryson accounted for almost 200 yards of total offense and the Wildcat defense pitched its first shutout of the season and held the Golden Eagles to less than 200 yards total offense.

Tullahoma (1-1, 4-2), which has outscored its last three opponents 100-14, will travel to Stratford (1-2, 2-4) next week with hopes of eliminating the Spartans from playoff contention. Stratford dropped a 32-21 decision to Whites Creek Friday. Shelbyville’s (0-3, 2-5) playoff chances are all but gone entering their open date this week.
Warren Co. - THS Photos Now Online
by bash on Wednesday, October 1, 2008
The Warren Co. game photos should be online. You can see these photos by CLICKING HERE. We will have the photos on the story page sometime later this afternoon. Thanks.......
Wildcats Pounce on Mistake-Prone Pioneers
by Shasteen on Saturday, September 27, 2008
After being held scoreless for the first 15 minutes the Tullahoma Wildcats exploded for 33 points in the next 15 minutes, then cleared the bench in the final 18 minutes, in route to a 33-7 win over Warren Co. Friday night in McMinnville.

The Pioneers ran 76 offensive plays to only 45 for the Wildcats, and the home team gained 333 total yards to only 249 for the visitors, but the key stat was that Warren Co. turned the ball over six times while Tullahoma had no turnovers on the evening.

Tullahoma (0-1, 3-2) has now completed its non-region schedule, having beaten three out of four Class 5A opponents, and will head back into Region 5-4A play for the final five weeks of the regular season beginning with a home date against Shelbyville Friday night at Wilkins Stadium. Kickoff is 7pm with the pregame scheduled to begin at 6:15pm on the Internet at FantasyRadio.com.
Wildcats Leave No Doubt in Taking Back Coffee Pot
by Shasteen on Saturday, September 13, 2008
The Tullahoma Wildcats took control early and were never seriously threatened in a 34-7 rout over Coffee Co. that once again put the highly-valuable Coffee Pot trophy in its rightful place - the trophy case on Jackson Street at Tullahoma High School. The win came before what many believe to be the largest crowd in the 50-year history of Wilkins Stadium.
"I'm really happy for this senior class", said Wildcat head coach John Olive on the field following the victory. "To perform like this in front of this huge crowd and to bring the Coffee Pot back to Tullahoma is something these kids will never forget. I'm super proud of every one of them."
Testing New Video Page
by bash on Wednesday, September 10, 2008
We are in the process of testing putting short video clips online for our visitors to view. Please take a look and let us know your thoughts on this new page. It might take a second to load, depending on your connection. You can visit the new video page by CLICKING HERE
This clip is of the Wildcats as they enter Famous Dave's after the Whites Creek Game. As always your input is important to us. Let us know if you would like to see more of this type of video. Thanks for your input!!
Cobras Sneak Up and Bite Wildcats
by Shasteen on Saturday, September 6, 2008
Whites Creek climbed aboard tailback Clifford Jetton in the second half and the junior responded by carrying the offense on his back as the Cobras ended a 14-game losing streak with a 7-6 win over the Tullahoma Wildcats in north Nashville Friday night.
The contest was played in a driving rainstorm much of the time, with the Wildcats controlling the line of scrimmage in the first half and the Cobras taking control after intermission. Tullahoma tried to crank up its passing attack in the second half, but a sloppy field and wet football prohibited the 'Cats from getting any rhythm through the air.
Wildcats Put Down Rebel Uprising
by Shasteen on Saturday, August 30, 2008
The Tullahoma Wildcats spotted visiting Franklin County an early 7-0 lead, then scored 38 unanswered points to hand the visiting Rebels a humbling 38-7 defeat at Wilkins Stadium Friday night in front of 5,000 fans.
The win was the fifth straight for Tullahoma over Franklin County, but unlike the last two years which were close, the Wildcats took advantage of two Rebel turnovers in the first half and turned them into 14 points and were never seriously threatened after that.
Tullahoma (1-1) will open Region 5-4A play Friday night with a trip to Whites Creek (0-2). The Cobras fell 13-6 to Hunters Lane this week. Franklin Co. (0-2) will go for its first win of the season when it hosts Warren Co. in a critical Region 3-5A contest.
Lincoln Co. Tops Tullahoma in OT Thriller
by Shasteen on Saturday, August 23, 2008
The Tullahoma Wildcats mounted an impressive comeback on a hot, steamy night in The Pit, but Lincoln County withstood the pressure and Brandon Sanders kicked a 25-yard field goal in overtime to give the Falcons a 17-14 win in the 2008 season opener in Fayetteville.
The two schools will once again become conference rivals next season when the TSSAA implements its re-classification "Z" Plan, but Friday nights' contest showed once again, just like last year's game, why these two schools need to play each other whether they are in the same conference or not.
Tullahoma Visits 'The Pit' to Open Season
by Shasteen on Wednesday, August 20, 2008
The Tullahoma Wildcats will travel to Fayetteville to battle the Lincoln County Falcons in the stadium known as 'The Pit' on Friday, August 22 to open the 2008 high school football season.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm and the contest will be broadcast live on Fantasy 101.5 FM with pregame scheduled to begin at 6:30pm. Scott Shasteen and Binns Jordan will provide the play-by-play and analysis.
Both teams are coming off playoff appearances in 2007. Lincoln County won the Region 3-5A title and its first playoff game before falling to eventual Class 5A state champion Smyrna in the second round.
 
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