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Westwood Basketball Sweeps a Pair at Fayetteville on Thursday
Westwood Lady Rocket Ashley Starks
The Westwood Lady Rocket basketball team roared out to a 19 to 0 lead after 1 quarter of play on their way to a 42 to 8 win at Fayetteville on Thursday night. Eleven different Lady Rockets tallied points as Coach Angela Houck emptied her bench. Ashley Starks was the leading scorer for Westwood as she netted 9 points and Karen Medina added 7 with each playing limited minutes in the game. The win improves the Lady Rockets Record to 5 and 1 on the year.
Jake Hollandsworth of Westwood basketball
Trailing by 2 points entering the final period, the Rockets held Fayetteville to two points in the 4th quarter on their way to their 3rd straight win by a final score of 41 to 31. Jake Hollandsworth finished the night with 12 points for Westwood, including 5 points in the 4th quarter. Collin Ward added 9 points and Shawn Anderson netted 8 as Westwood outscored Fayetteville 24 to 11 in the second half. The win evens Westwood’s record at 3 and 3 on the year. Westwood travels to Eagleville on Monday for a conference doubleheader. The girls game will tip off at 6 PM.
CHS Cross Country Season Comes to a Close
CHS Cross Country runner James Lynn (Photo by Andrea Swift)
The Coffee County CHS Cross Country season came to a close on Thursday afternoon in the Region 4AAA meet in Smyrna. The Raider and Lady Raider harriers continued to show improvements in their personal best times but no one qualified for next weekend’s state meet. The Red Raiders placed 4 runners in the top 50 of the crowded field. James Lynn was again the high finisher for Coffee County as he finished in a time of 18:02.3 for a 22nd place finish. Bradley Kishpaugh finished in 39th place at 19:14.7, Andy Rosson was 43rd at 19:36.2, Edgar Marceleno finished in 49th at 19:59.3. Ryan Farless ran a time of 20:49.4, Ben Reid finished in 22:12.5 and Rueben Chaput clocked a 22:31.9. The Raider team finished in 6th place; just behind 5th place Columbia for the highest District 8AAA team finish.
CHS Cross Country runners Byanka Woods(in front) and Makenzie(in back) Morgan(Photo by Amie Woods)
The Lady Raiders placed 3 runners in the Top 30, but did not have enough runners to register a team score. Byanka Woods had a 33rd place finish with a time of 26:04.8. Makenzie Morgan was 35th at 26:09.6 and Katie Folke was 38th at 26:39.4. Jasmine Farrar clocked a time of 29:18.9 for the Lady Raiders. 2015 is the 2nd season for CHS Cross Country since the sport was revived after almost a 30 year hiatus.
CCMS 6th Grade Basketball Teams Split with North Franklin on Thursday Night
Marley Perry of CCMS basketball
A series of transition baskets in the 2nd quarter lifted the CCMS Lady Raider 6th grade basketball team to a 24 to 12 win over the Lady Gators of North Franklin on Thursday night. Defensively, the Lady Raiders were able to hold North to 3 points in each quarter with their stifling pressure. Coffee County was led in scoring by Marley Perry who finished with 7 points while Kiya Ferrell added 5 for the Lady Raiders. The win improved the Lady Raiders record to 7 and 0.
Joseph Duncan(#1 in white) battles for a rebound against 2 White County defenders from earlier in teh season
At least a half a dozen missed shots in the paint spoiled the Red Raiders chance at completing the sweep as Coffee County fell 37 to 33 to North Franklin. Coffee County trailed by as many as 12 points in the 4th quarter before closing out the game on a 10 to 2 run. The Raiders were never able to hit the clutch basket to cut the deficit to one possession as they fall to 5 and 2 on the year. Joseph Duncan scored 18 points for Coffee County while Conner Shemwell added 8 points. The 6th grade teams are back at home on Wednesday as they play host to West Tullahoma. Game time is set for 6 PM.
CCMS Basketball Advances to Finals of Woodbury Scrimmage Tournament
CCMS basketball player Bella Vinson(file photo)
The Coffee County Middle School varsity basketball teams advanced to the tournament finals of the Woodbury Border War preseason tournament on Thursday night with a pair of wins in the semifinals. The Lady Raiders blew open a close game in the 2nd quarter in beating North Elementary of Altamont 55 to 16. After taking a 10 to 7 lead after the first quarter, the Lady Raiders held North to 9 points the rest of the way. Julia Duncan led Coffee County in scoring with 16 points and Bella Vinson added 11. Coffee County will take on Woodland on Friday night in the scrimmage tournament championship game beginning at 7 PM.
The Red Raiders had no trouble in their semifinal as they posted a 36 to 7 halftime lead to rout Auburntown 56 to 16. Trenton Scrivnor was the leading scorer for Coffee County as he had 13 points. Brandon Jernigan added 9 points for the Raiders. The Raiders advanced to the finals where they will take on Swiss Memorial from Gruetli-Laager. That game is set to tip off at 8:15. The Raiders and Lady Raiders open the regular season on Monday at home as they welcome South Franklin to the CCMS Gym.
10/29/15
Birthdays:
Dylan Elledge, 22 — Pizza Winner!
Raymond Duke
Annette Short
Gene Harrell
Anniversaries:
Joey & Katie Bowen, 4
Some Wanting To Change County Elections
Some county leaders are wanting a change in the way voters select people to all elected county positions. Commissioners brought a resolution before the county Legislative Committee this week to make county elections a nonpartisan vote. This would do away with a primary and there would only be a general election.
Some of the commissioners are saying this would save the county money. The primary alone cost taxpayers over $59,000.
However, representatives of the Coffee County Republican Party (CCRP) attended the meeting to oppose the resolution. Frances Arthur, a representative of the CCRP said the state Republican Party would not be in favor of this resolution because the election would be leaning more toward a popularity contest rather than a true election.
Some of the county Democratic leadership says this is way to save the county money when budgets are tight.
If both the Democratic and Republican parties do not agree to hold nonpartisan county elections, the commission must take the resolution to the Tennessee General Assembly with a two-thirds vote. If the assembly approves on behalf of the county, then the commission must again pass the resolution again by a two-thirds vote.
The next legislative committee meeting will be held 5 p.m., Monday, Nov. 23 at the Coffee County Administrative Plaza.
Coffee County Woman Charged With TennCare Fraud
Valerie Diane Prince
The Office of Inspector General (OIG), with the assistance of the Manchester Police Department has announced the arrest of Valerie Diane Prince, 44, of Summitville. An indictment accuses Prince of TennCare fraud in connection with selling the painkiller Hydrocodone, a Schedule III controlled substance, which was obtained using TennCare benefits.
“The Manchester Police Department laid the groundwork for this case before we joined in the investigation, and that’s the kind of cooperation we’re building statewide,” Inspector General Manny Tyndall said.
TennCare fraud is a Class E felony carrying a sentence of up to two years in prison. District Attorney General Craig Northcott is prosecuting.
The OIG, which is separate from TennCare, began full operation in February 2005 and has investigated cases leading to more than $3 million being repaid to TennCare, with a total estimated cost avoidance of more than $163.6 million for TennCare, according to latest figures. To date, 2,476 people have been charged with TennCare fraud.
Through the OIG Cash for Tips Program established by the Legislature, Tennesseans can get cash rewards for TennCare fraud tips that lead to convictions. Anyone can report suspected TennCare fraud by calling 1-800-433-3982 toll-free from anywhere in Tennessee, or go to http://www.tn.gov/finance/topic/fa-oig.
Fire Damages Hillsboro Home
On Wednesday afternoon Deputy Carey Baldwin responded to a call of a house fire at 465 Ben Lasater Road in Hillsboro. When the deputy arrived and spoke to Mr. Cody R. Foust he advised the deputy that he was outside and noticed smoke coming from the home. Foust said that it looked like it was coming from a bedroom and he called 911. Foust stated that he has been having trouble with the breaker tripping a couple of times over the past month.
According to the deputy’s report, the home suffered extensive smoke damage, but the majority of the fire was contained to the bedroom.
In the report the Hillsboro Fire Department stated that the fire started in the bedroom closet and that it appeared the fire started due to wiring.
Time to Fall Back
Most Americans will be able to get an extra hour of sleep this weekend thanks to the annual shift back to standard time.
The change officially occurs at 2 a.m. Sunday, but most people will set their clocks back before heading to bed Saturday night.
Residents of Hawaii, most of Arizona and some U.S. territories don’t have to change since they do not observe daylight saving time.
Public safety officials say this is also a good time to put a new battery in the smoke alarm, no matter where you live.
Don’t forget fall back.
Things to Do This Halloween
Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center is organizing the 9th Annual Safe on the Square, a safe and family friendly trick-or-treating event for area children around the historic Manchester Square.
This year’s event is Friday, October 30th from 2:30 PM-5:00 PM. Over 70 local businesses will be passing out treats for the kids and there will be some special activities including face painting, games, and more along the way.
For information, call the CCCAC at 723-8888.
Coffee County Rescue Squad Halloween party will be held Saturday from 5pm-8pm at the rescue squad building at 2270 Murfreesboro Hwy. There will be free hot dogs and candy for everyone.
PUMPKIN PLUNGE will be held at the Manchester Recreation Center on Saturday from 11am-Noon.
It’s a different kind of pumpkin patch. Jump in the pool and choose your pumpkin. Have fun painting, decorating and enjoy more swimming.
If you registered please attend.