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Two Lady Raider Softball Players Sign With Dyersburg State
A pair of Coffee County Central High School softball players signed papers to continue their softball careers at Dyersburg State in a ceremony at CHS on Friday. Abby Woods and Maegan Phillips each have accepted scholarship offers to attend and play for the West Tennessee community college program. Dyersburg State is a member of the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association (TCCAA). The Lady Eagles softball team is coached by George White.
CHS Senior Abby Woods(center) signs with Dyersburg State surrounded by family and coaches. Front Row(L to R) Lisa Woods(mother), Abby Woods, Chip Woods(father), Ashley & Cooper Woods(Sister/brother)
Second Row – Robert Brewington & Steve McNeal(travel ball coaches), Brandon McWhorter(former high school coach), Steve Wilder(Lady Raider head coach) & Judith StClair(former high school coach
When asked about why they chose Dyersburg State, both were impressed with the size of the campus and how well they liked the coach and their future teammates. “Coach White was easy to talk with and told me that I would have opportunities to play if I worked hard” said Woods who projects to be an outfielder at the college level. Phillips echoed the same sentiments adding, “Coach Wilder helped line this up for us and my favorite part will be that I will have Abby(Woods) there too.” Phillips hopes to remain as a catcher in college but could also fill a corner infield position.
CHS Senior Maegan Phillips(center) signs with Dyersburg State surrounded by family and coaches. Front Row(L to R) Diane Dyce(travel ball coach), Tracy Phillips(mother), Maegan Phillips, Stan Phillips(father), Lawson Phillips(brother)
Second Row – Robert Brewington & Steve McNeal(travel ball coaches), Brandon McWhorter(former high school coach), Steve Wilder(Lady Raider head coach) & Judith StClair(former high school coach)
New Lady Raider softball coach Steve Wilder had nothing but praise for the 2 seniors. “They will fit in well up there because they have a great work ethic and that is something that Coach Floyd instilled in them. They are a product of a program built on success by Coach Floyd and Coach Breeden before him that will serve them well in college ball.”
Updated District 8AAA Basketball Bracket
Updated 2/20 – 11 PM
Dist 8AAA Basketball Tournament
Preds Claim a Point, Fall in OT to Kings
Pete Weber’s Postgame Report
Tanner Pearson scored in overtime and the Los Angeles Kings topped the Nashville Predators by a 2-1 final on Saturday night at Bridgestone Arena. The result still gives the Preds a point in the standings, marking the fifth consecutive game they’ve recorded at least one point.
“The points are important, but it’s disappointing coming off of a loss,” Head Coach Peter Laviolette said. “Any time you leave an overtime loss, or a shootout loss, it’s difficult to be excited about a point. But, we have to keep collecting them. The guys played hard tonight, and we came out on the wrong side.”
After Jake Muzzin gave the Kings a 1-0 lead with just over four minutes to play in the opening period, Preds defenseman Ryan Ellis cleaned up a loose puck in the crease and tucked it past Jonathan Quick to even the score with 27 seconds to play in the frame. The power-play goal was Ellis’ seventh tally of the season, extending his point streak against Los Angeles to five games.
Both teams traded chances for the final 40 minutes of the contest, including a number of Nashville shots that ultimately rang off the post and bounced in the wrong direction. Preds goaltender Pekka Rinne made 11 saves in the third period, but in the extra session, it was Pearson who ended it for Los Angeles, marking the eighth consecutive contest between the two foes that has been a one-goal game.
“It was heavy; they were fast and physical and I thought our guys did a really good job,” Laviolette said. “We competed hard and had a lot of opportunities to score. We hit a couple of posts, a shin guard on an empty net, a shaft on an empty net; we had a lot of opportunities. Their goalie made some big saves, but we had a lot of opportunities to score.”
“Maybe we deserved a little bit of a better fate,” Johansen said. “We had a couple of chances, just a couple of unlucky bounces. But both goalies were great; [Rinne] was awesome. It was a good hockey game; it’s too bad we couldn’t have found a way to win this before going on the road.”
Nashville now heads off on a three-game trip, starting Monday in Montreal, and the opportunity for more points exists with 23 contests now left in the regular season. You can hear the Fifth Third Bank/Nashville Predators broadcast of that game beginning at 7 PM
2/20/16 — Emogene Harmon Hollis
Emogene Harmon Hollis, age 90, of Beech Grove, Tennessee, retired from
Batesville Casket Company in Manchester, Tennessee and was a member of the
Gnat Hill Church of Christ. Mrs. Hollis enjoyed attending grandchildren’s
ballgames, gardening, quilting and sitting on her porch. She was preceded in
death by her husband, the late Roy Hollis; parents, Belford Harmon and
Margie Wilson Harmon; son-in-law, Stanley Jones; sister, Magalene Frazier;
brothers, Clark Harmon, Belford Leon “Pete” Harmon and Vernon Harmon. Mrs.
Harmon is survived by her children, Shirley F. Jones of Manchester, Tenn.,
Gloria K. Vaughn and her husband James of Beech Grove, Tenn. And Gary R.
Hollis and his wife Susan of Manchester, Tenn.; one sister, Bobbie Harmon of
Manchester, Tenn.; two brothers, Clayton Harmon (Eunice) Manchester,Tenn.
And Madison Harmon of Manchester, Tenn.; six grandchildren, June Jones Fann
of Woodbury, Tenn., Jerry Jones of Manchester, Tenn., Brittney Hollis of
Nashville, Tenn., Brent Hollis of Manchester, Tenn. Carson Vaughn of
Manchester, Tenn. And Kimberley Trail of Beech Grove, Tenn.; six
great-grandchildren, Eleasah Jones, Missy Jones, Nick Vaughn, Sadie Trail,
Jonathan Fann and Katie Beth Fann; and a host of other relatives and friends
VISITATION
Saturday, February 20, 2016, 12:00 p.m. (Noon) – 1:45 p.m. At Central
Funeral Home, 2812 Hillsboro Highway, Manchester, TN 37355, 931-723-7774
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Saturday, February 20, 2016 at the Gnat Hill Church of Christ Cemetery
immediately following the visitation.
OFFICIANT
Bro. Horace Lee Jacobs
Arrangements with CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME
2/21/16 — Michael Lawrence Amburgey
Michael Lawrence “Mike” Amburgey, age 59 of Manchester, Tennessee, passed
away on February 18, 2016. Michael was preceded in death by his father,
Gordon “Tag” Amburgey in 2012. Mike was a devoted son and caregiver to his
parents. He loved his family and his church. Mike made friends easily and
was loved by all who knew him. Mike had worked in the family business,
Amburgey Rexall Drug Store and was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church
in Manchester. He is survived by his mother, Ruth Burton Amburgey of
Manchester, Tenn.; sister, Sheri Amburgey Hyatt and her husband Adam Hyatt;
two nephews, Josh Woolum and Tanner Wyatt; and two great-nephews, Andrew
Woolum and Jaydin Woolum; and a host of friends.
VISITATION
Saturday, February 20, 2016 from 4:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. At Central Funeral
Home, 2812 Hillsboro Highway, Manchester, TN 37355, 931-723-7774. www
centralfuneralhome.com
FUNERAL
Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. At the 1st Presbyterian Church
located at 1101 Jackson Street in Manchester.
OFFICIANT
Rev. C.J. Thompson
BURIAL
Rose Hill Memorial Gardens
ARRANGEMENTS BY CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME
2/19/16
Birthdays:
Tommy Wallace — Pizza Winner!
Dale Green, 48
Betty Lovelady, 79
Salem Chandler
Elizabeth Eaton, 35
Stephanie Lowrey
Whitney Shelton, 21
Abby Kilgore
Rebecca McCarver
Dale Foutch
Food Lion Birthday Cake Winner:
Coy Wayne Taylor, 4
Burch & Stanley Attorneys at Law Student of the Week 19 February 2016
The Burch and Stanley Attorneys at Law Student of the Week Collin Honea with Eric Burch
The Burch & Stanley attorneys at law “Student of the Week” for 19 February 2016 is Collin Honea. Collin is in the fifth grade at North Coffee Elementary School in Manchester. He is the son of proud parents Mellissa and Kirk. He was selected as the student this week because of the many positive attributes he possesses. Collin is not afraid of anything when it comes to school work and actually takes the initiative whenever he can. He does the right thing and is very responsible. Collin is often the first choice (by his fellow students) to work with because he is so helpful to them. His teachers say he is a natural leader and is an asset to have in the classroom. Collin states his favorite subject is science because he likes to work experiments and learning new things. Collin is a member of the school basketball team and also has a part in the school play, “Annie”. He says he hasn’t decided on what he would like to be when he grows up and feels he has plenty of time to sort it out. He was presented with a plaque (courtesy of K&S Trophies of Tullahoma) and a set of tickets to an up-coming Nashville Predators game. Congratulations to Collin Honea, the Burch & Stanley attorneys at law “Student of the Week”.
2/20/16 — Frank E. Reese
Funeral services for Mr. Frank E. Reese, age 85 of Manchester, will be conducted
Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 4:00 PM at Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Brother Benny Benjamin officiating. Visitation with the family will be held Saturday, February 20, 2016 from 3:00 PM until time of service at 4:00 PM.
Mr. Ketcham passed away February 17, 2016 at Unity Medical Center.
Frank was born on December 12, 1930 to the late Eli and Olive Reese. He was a United States Veteran where he served in the Navy and retired from the Air Force. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club, VFW and American Legion. Mr. Reese was an avid golfer.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Reese.
Survivors include his son, Richard Reese; daughter, Kathy Mercer and husband Tom; grandchildren, Thomas Mercer and Frank Mercer; great-grandchildren, Jordan Mercer and Ayden Mercer.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Gold Star Post 78, PO Box 537, Manchester, TN 37349-0537.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Reese family.
Coffee County Lady Raider Basketball Season Comes to a Close
Aerial Williams of CHS Basketball
A 16 to 1 run in the first half by Franklin County gave the home standing Rebelettes all the momentum they would need to end the Lady Raiders basketball season on Thursday night in the opening round of the District 8AAA tournament. Coffee County, who opened up with an 8 to 2 lead, saw the shooting touch of Franklin County return as the Lady Raiders fell by a final score of 56 to 42. Franklin County’s Rebecca Caroland hit back to back 3 pointers, one before the buzzer to end the 1st quarter and 1 on the first possession of the 2nd quarter, to give the Rebelettes an 11 to 8 lead and Franklin County never trailed again in the game.
CHS junior basketball player Holli Smithson
Trailing by 8 points at the half, Coffee County saw Franklin County extend their lead to as much as 19 points in the 4th quarter. Coffee County had no problems with the full court press of Franklin County that caused the Lady Raiders so many problems in their February 5th matchup. The Lady Raiders won the turnover battle with Franklin County as Coffee County committed only 11 turnovers in the game to Franklin County’s 15. Juniors Holli Smithson and Aerial Williams each scored 9 points to lead the Lady Raiders and they were named the Gateway Tire and Service Center Co-Players of the game. Bailey Morgan and Abby Morgan each added 8 points for the Lady Raiders who end the season with a final record of 10 and 15.
The Red Raiders will play their quarterfinal game on Friday night as they take on Shelbyville in Shelbyville. That game will tip off at 6 PM and Thunder Radio will bring you the broadcast beginning with the Powers Storage Pregame Show at 5:50.
Updated Dist 8AAA Basketball Tournament Bracket