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Middle School JV Finishes Undefeated
Coffee County Middle soccer Lady Raiders with Head Coach Travis O’Kelly… Photos by Dennis Weaver
The Coffee County Middle School JV soccer team completed a perfect season on Saturday as they won the CTC JV soccer tournament at the CCMS Field. The Lady Raiders, who came into the tournament as the top seed, faced off against Tullahoma in the opening round. The Lady Raiders got 2 goals from Julia Duncan and a goal from Maddie Jones to advance to the finals by a score of 3 to 1. That set up a meeting in the finals with the 3rd seeded Eagles of Harris Middle.
Julia Duncan dribbles the ball for the Lady Raiders.
In the finals, Julia Duncan bent a beautiful corner kick just inside the far post to give Coffee County a 1 to 0 lead which they carried into the halftime break. Duncan added her 4th goal of the day in the 34th minute to extend the lead to 2 to 0. The Eagles stepped up the pressure as they added a goal in the 40th minute to tighten the match, but great defense and effective ball control helped the Lady Raiders close out the match, and the championship, by a final score of 2 to 1.
Raiders Win! Raiders Win!
LB Reese Pratt makes a big hit for Coffee County.
Homecoming 2014 for Coffee County High School will be remembered for several things including an outstanding football game. The Raiders defeated Stone Memorial 24-21 after a terrific defensive effort on the game’s final play. The Panthers went for it on 4th down from the Coffee County 15 with only 4 seconds remaining. LB Mill Harner was able to knock down the pass in the end-zone to secure the win.
The Raiders gave up over 400 yards to Stone Memorial but stepped up when they had to, earning the Red Raiders their 2nd win on the year.
Coffee County went with 3 running backs on almost every offensive play and that helped propel Freshman Quarterback Alontae Taylor to 131 yards on 20 carries and he scored twice and senior Cody Howes finished with 123 yards on 19 carries and 1 TD. Kicker and Receiver Cole Hawkins kicked a field-goal in the game and was named Homecoming King. Morgan Taylor was voted Queen.
Homecoming King Cole Hawkins and Queen Morgan Taylor.. Photos by Barry West
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Jacoby Lowe who plays offensive line and played Linebacker on defense earned the Gateway Tire and Service player of the game.
The Raiders are off this week before traveling to Franklin County on October 10.
9/28/14 —– Terry Burton
Terry Burton age 57 of Lynchburg, passed away Friday September 26, 2014 at his residence.
A native of Lincoln County he was the son of the late Harry T. Burton and Bonita Raby Burton.
He was a member of Jasper Holiness Church in South Pittsburg. He was a Painter. Terry loved fishing, being with his family, loved life and never met a stranger.
He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Walker Burton of Lynchburg, sons; Travis Burton of Shelbyville, Chris Keough of Tullahoma and Coty Irvin of Columbia, daughters; Jennifer Walker of Fayetteville and Angela Irvin of Columbia, brother; Harry Burton Jr. “Bug” and wife Virginia of Lynchburg, brother-in-law R.L. Gattis of Lynchburg, sisters; Marie Gattis and her husband Bobby of Lynchburg, Dorothy Heird of Lebanon, Betty Sue Hickson and her husband Freddie of Shelbyville and Gracie Hunt of Pulaski. Mother-in-law Josephine Walker of Cowan. 10 grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was also preceded in death by his step-father, James Rogers, father-in-law James Walker, brother; Jerry Burton, sister; Peggy Gattis and his daughter Kristie Dawn Burton.
The family will receive friends Saturday September 27, 2014 from 5-9 PM and Lynchburg Funeral Home.
Services will be held on Sunday September 28, 2014 beginning at 2 PM at Lynchburg Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Sherman Lackey officiating.
Burial will follow in the Winchester Holiness Church Cemetery in Winchester, Tn.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice Compassus 1805 N. Jackson Street Tullahoma, TN 37388.
LYNCHBURG FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
09/26/14
Birthdays:
Landon Warren – 5 – Pizza Winner!
Jedediah Vanattia – 20, Patty Carter
Weekly Birthday Winner Birthday Cake from Food Lion: Dorothy Roggale
Anniversaries:
Clyde & Dean Jones – 60th!
Weekly Anniversary Winners Flowers by Michael: John & Christine Stephens
9/25/14 —- Mary Virginia Scott
Mrs. Mary Virginia Scott, age 102, of Tullahoma, TN., passed away Thursday, September 25, 2014, at her residence in Tullahoma.
Born in Worcester, Mass., and a resident of Tullahoma, TN., she was the daughter of Clarence Ryan Goddard and Annie Blanche Allen Goddard.
In earlier years she was an X-Ray Tech at Miami General Hospital. She was a hospice volunteer and a weaver.
In addition to her parents, she preceded in death by her husband Alfred A. Scott, two daughters Patricia Ann Long and Mary Virginia Scott, stepson William A. Scott, two brothers Harry Boardman and Edwin Allen Goddard, sister Nellie Pope, and two granddaughters Kelly Nichole Scott and Bambi Denise Long.
She is survived by her daughters Cricket Ann (Leon) Rechtman and June Darleen (Chris) Brown, son Edwin Goddard (Tracey) Scott, Grandchildren Scott (Joyce) Long, Dannielle (Michael) Vaughn, Chris Platt, Wendy Martinez, Kathleen Brown, and Trevor Scott, eight great grandchildren and one nephew David (Karen) Boardman.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Mary Virginia Scott.
10/1/14 —- Virginia King
Virginia King, 89, of Shelbyville passed Thursday, September 25, 2014 at Glen Oaks Nursing Home.
She is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Per her request, she will be cremated.
A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Belview Missionary Baptist Church in Shelbyville, TN.
Belview Missionary Baptist Church
471 Troupe Road
Shelbyville, TN 37160
J.A. Welton & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Homecoming 2014 For The Red Raiders
A crowd of over 1,000 people attended last night’s pep rally… Photos by Barry West
Tonight is the Homecoming football game for Coffee County High School. The game is set for 7pm at Carden-Jarrell field. The Raiders are hosting the Stone Memorial Panthers from Crossville. Crowning of the King and Queen will take place at halftime.
Last night a huge pep rally was held at the downtown square in Manchester. Many people attended and had wonderful time getting the team fired up for tonight’s game.
Remember you can hear the game live on Thunder Radio beginning with the Friday Night Thunder pre-game show at 6pm and the kickoff at 7pm.
Huge crowd cheers on the Raiders at the big pep rally. The Homecoming game is tonight at 7pm.
Middle and High School Volleyball Action On Thursday
The Coffee Middle Lady Raiders wrapped up their volleyball season Thursday night with a home floor win over Harris Middle. Set score were 25-8 and 25-11. Abigail Layne had 5 aces and Haley Richardson finished the night with 3 kills and an ace.
Coffee County finished at 12-3 for the year.
The JV team also won 25-13 and 25-9.
Thursday night at the Joe Frank Patch gym in Manchester the Coffee County Lady Raiders picked up a straight set win over District 8-AAA foe Lawrence County. Set scores were; 25-19, 25-10 and 25-18.
Coffee County got solid play from Brittany Williams and Sydney Pearson as they had 4 aces each. Williams also had 10 assists. Cursten Vaughn continued to hit the ball very well, with 9 kills on the night.
The Lady Raiders improved their overall record to 24-12 on the season. They will play on the road on Monday at Grundy County.
09/25/14
Birthdays:
LeAnn McCullough – Pizza Winner!
Leo Finney, Cheycenne Cunningham
Lawrence Hendrick – 54, Beatrice Fletcher
Anniversaries:
Mac & Dianne Ballard