The Lady Raider basketball team opened up play in the Lebanon team camp on Monday. Defense was the theme of the day for Joe Pat Cope’s Coffee County squad in a pair of victories. The varsity Lady Raiders got a pair of double digit wins over Watertown and Forrest while the JV team lost a close game to Watertown.
The stifling full court press of Coffee County resulted in the Lady Raiders jumping out to a 17 to 1 lead over Watertown in the day’s first game. Coffee County built a 24 to 4 lead before Coach Cope used everyone on his bench in a 40 to 22 win. Against Forrest, the Lady Raiders captured a 40 to 30 win behind another strong defensive effort.
Bella Vinson led the Lady Raiders in scoring in both games while Jenna Garretson returned from injury to notch a double/double. Coach Cope singled out Ellie Graham for her stellar work at the point all day long, especially against a strong press from Forrest. On Tuesday, Coffee County will take on Gallatin at 1 PM and Portland at 3 PM with both games being held at Lebanon High School.
