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Home Runs Lift Sounds Over Express
Four home runs gave Nashville the offense they needed to defeat Round Rock 6-3. Seth Maness allowed just one run in five innings in his second win of the season.
Patrick Wisdom hit the first home run for the Sounds to lead off the second inning. Hunter Colewould hit his own solo homer in the third inning to give the Sounds a 2-0 lead.
Round Rock would respond with a run in the bottom of the third when Myles Straw singled to score Garrett Stubbs to make it a 2-1 game.
The Sounds would score two more runs in the fourth when Matt Davidson hit a two-run homer that also scored Jose Trevino. That made the score 4-1.
Delino DeShields would double in the top of the fifth to score Zack Granite and extend the Sounds lead 5-1.
Sounds’ starter Maness had a great outing for Nashville after finishing the fifth. He allowed just one run on six hits and no walks while striking out three.
Nashville would score one more in the top of the eight when Wisdom went on to hit his second solo shot of the game. The game was then at 6-2.
Round Rock would threaten a comeback in the bottom of the ninth when they scored two runs but would leave the bases loaded as Nashville would hold them off, 6-3.
Game four of the series will start at 1:05 p.m. on Sunday. Nashville will start left-hander Wes Benjamin (1-5, 8.54) and Round Rock will start left-hander Cionel Perez (0-0, 6.35).
Post-Game Notes
– With today’s 6-3 win, the Sounds are now 15-26 on the season.
– Nashville’s four home runs tied a season-high, where they last achieved the feat on April 15 at San Antonio.
– Seth Maness has now gone at least five innings while pitching less than 80 pitches in each of his four starts this season.
– Patrick Wisdom is the second Sound to homer twice in one game this season. Matt Davidson was the first to do it on April 30 versus Omaha.
– Jose Trevino left the game in the top of the sixth and was replaced by Jett Bandy.
– David Carpenter allowed his first run of the season in the ninth. His scoreless innings streak was stopped at 10.2.
The 2019 season is the 42nd in Nashville Sounds franchise history and first as the Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. Single-game tickets are available now by calling (615) 690-4487 or by visiting www.nashvillesounds.com.
Nashville SC Held to 1-1 Draw Against Charlotte Independence
Lebo Moloto of Nashville SC
Nashville Soccer Club dominated on the ball, but couldn’t dominate on the score sheet as the Boys in Gold drew 1-1 against Charlotte Independence on Saturday night at First Tennessee Park.
Lebo Moloto scored Nashville’s lone goal on the night on a first-half rebound opportunity for his first goal of the season. The draw gives Nashville a three-match point streak and points in five of its last six matches.
The first minute of the match saw back-and-forth action as Daniel Ríos tried a nifty move in front of goal to try and find the opener, but it was deflected away. Right away, Charlotte went on the counterattack and got towards goal before Nashville forced them into a corner kick.
From there, Nashville continued to pepper the net and keep the ball in the attacking third. Moloto found a solid scoring opportunity at the top of the box, but the ball sailed just wide. A few moments later, Justin Davis made a run down the left side and sent a shot towards goal that narrowly missed wide.
Charlotte had a solid response in the form of a blistering shot from Andrew Gutman, but Connor Sparrow was ready for it and parried it away. The Independence stayed on the attack and Dominic Oduro ran one-on-one and tucked home a goal to the lower left corner to take the lead in the 15’ minute.
Nashville responded in kind and continued to pressure the Charlotte net. In the 23’ minute, Moloto got his goal with a follow-up third rebound shot in front of goal to equalize the match. The Boys in Gold kept up their dominance on the ball and nearly found a second goal from a Ríos header a few minutes later. The score was 1-1 at halftime.
Both teams traded possession through the opening moments of the second half. Liam Doyle did well to deny Gutman a scoring chance right in front of goal prior to the 60’ minute mark. Ríos found a wonderful chance in the 68’ minute with a strong take from the top of the box but it was deflected wide.
Davis had another golden chance in the 86’ minute on a header, but it was sent right into the arms of the keeper. In stoppage time, Charlotte had a dangerous counterattack that nearly led to a scoring chance, but a delicate clearance by Ken Tribbett kept the score level until the final whistle.
Here are three takeaways from the match:
Moloto Bags One
Lebo Moloto got the start for the third consecutive match in the midfield, and his bright play finally paid off in the form of a first-half equalizer. A pair of Nashville shots bounced around the box and fell to Moloto, who tapped the ball home directly in front of goal. He scored the goal just a few minutes after taking a long-range ball that missed wide of the net. The second-year Nashville player was one of Nashville’s top offensive creators in 85 minutes, taking three total shots with his goal coming on target.
LaGrassa’s Midfield Dominance
Midfielder Matt LaGrassa was one of Nashville’s best distributors in the midfield throughout this match. He boasted a 93.5% passing accuracy, good for second-best on the team. He also had 62 total passes, leading the team. In the first half, he was particularly dominant, completing 97.1% of his passes on 47 touches. This was LaGrassa’s 45th consecutive appearance for the club.
Picking up Points
With the draw, Nashville SC has earned points in five of its last six matches across all competitions. The Boys in Gold have only lost twice across competitions since the beginning of April. Going into the match, Nashville had won its last two matches and scored eight total goals in those outings.
Up Next
Nashville hits the road next week for a pair of tough matches, starting with Birmingham Legion FC on Wednesday, May 22. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM CT.
5/19/19 — Loyd “Potts” Alan Clark
Loyd “Potts” Alan Clark of Belvidere, passed this life on Friday, May 17,
2019 at the age of 68 years. Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday,
May 19, 2019 at 2 PM with burial to follow at Watson Cemetery in Franklin
County. The family will receive friends beginning at 12 PM.
A native of Huntland, Mr. Clark was the son of the late Alonzo and Elise
Hill Clark. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding four wheelers. He
loved being with his family, especially his children and grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Jimmy
Dale, Wiley Hugh Clark and Dave Clark and sisters, Mary Watson and Lorena
Blackburn.
He is survived by son, Homer Alan Clark of Huntland; daughter, Carri Clark
and her husband, Witchell Cruz of Belvidere; sisters, Elaine Hasting of
Tullahoma, and Modena Russell and Alice Ayers, both of Huntland;
grandchildren, LaShana, Aiden, Leigha, Tristan and Haley Clark; his special
“little firecracker”, Zoey Anderson and many loving friends.
DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
5/19/19 — Winfred Bryant Teal
Funeral services for Mr. Winfred Bryant Teal, age 81, of Manchester, will be conducted at 2:30 PM on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Manchester Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Anderson, Bro. Barry Whittaker, and Bro. Herschel Frazier officiating. Burial will follow in Fredonia Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at the funeral home. Mr. Teal passed from this life surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at his residence.
Winfred was born in Coffee Co., TN, to the late Woodrow and Alice Teal. He was a very God loving and God-fearing man. Winfred loved making people laugh and telling jokes. He was a very loving man, and especially loved children. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
In addition to his parents, Winfred is also preceded in death by two brothers, Walter Teal and William Teal; one sister, Lucy Crumley. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Charlotte Teal; three sons, Ricky (Valerie) Teal, Randall (Sharon) Teal, and Bill (Felicia) Teal; three daughters, Faye (Johnny) Stacey, Karen Buckner, and Denise (Jerry) Hill; four brothers, James Teal, David Teal, Ronnie (Teresa) Teal, and Robert (Sherry) Teal; one sister, Mary Ann (Raymond) Floyd; twenty-one grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; considered grandson, Erik Fuller; numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Compassus Hospice for being very kind and loving. They appreciate everything and will always remember your kind gesture.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Teal family.
5/17/19 — Birthdays
No birthdays to report
Food Lion Birthday Cake Winner:
Alexis Thompson, 8
Flowers by Michael Anniversary Winner:
Pam & Alan Fleenor, 37
Coffee County Board of Education Special Called Meeting
COFFEE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
1343 McArthur Street
Manchester, Tennessee 37355
Telephone – 931-723-5150 Facsimile – 931-723-8285
To: All Board Members
From: Brett Henley, Chairman
Subject: Work Session / Special Called Meeting
Date: May 20, 2019
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Place: Coffee County Board of Education
WORK SESSION AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Agenda Items
1. North Coffee Renovation Bids
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AGENDA
I. North Coffee Renovation Bid
Trace Bryant Opens Up Competition in State Decathlon
Trace Bryant of CHS track
Trace Bryant opened up competition on Thursday in the TSSAA State Track Meet in Clarksville. Competing in the Division 1, Large Class decathlon, Bryant is the first Coffee County Red Raider to compete in the decathlon since 1997. Despite finishing no lower than 10th in the 5 events on Thursday, Bryant will begin Friday in 12th place overall.
Bryant opened the day in the 100M dash with a time of 11.74 to capture 9th place. In the triple jump, Bryant had a leap of 38′ 10.25″ to again grab a 9th place finish. In the pole vault, the days 3rd event, Bryant cleared 10′ 6″ to finish in 7th place. Bryant closed out the day with the discus and the 400M dash. In the discus, Bryant made a toss of 87′ 8″ to finish in 10th place. In the 400, Bryant finished in a time of 53.66 for a 7th place finish.
The TSSAA Decathlon concludes on Friday in Clarksville. On Friday, Trace will open the day at 9 AM with the 110M high hurdles before tackling the high jump, shot put, long jump and the 1500M.
You can track Bryant’s performance on Friday at: http://files.milesplit.us/live_results/360764/190516F076.htm
Coffee County CHS Football to Host Tailgate Party
The Coffee County Red Raider football team will wrap up spring practice on Friday and they are inviting the public to the CHS football practice field. New head coach Doug Greene will conclude his first spring session with an open practice, controlled scrimmage and Coffee County fans are invited to get their first look at this fall’s Red Raider team. There will also be a tailgate party with festivities set to begin at 5:30 PM. The event will be held at the Raider practice field, behind the fieldhouse at Coffee County Central High School. Fans are urged to bring a lawn chair and a friend and come out to support the Red Raiders.
Billie Jane Byrom
Ms. Billie Jane Byrom, 81, passed away Thursday
May 16, 2019 at Life Care Center of Tullahoma.
A private graveside services was held at the Concord Cemetery. Arrangements
by: Central Funeral Home, Manchester, Tennessee. www.centralfuneralhome.com
Central Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements
5/19/19 — Kenneth Harold Cunningham
Kenneth Harold Cunningham of Tullahoma passed this life on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at his home at the age of 72. Mr. Cunningham was born in Shelbyville to the late Harold and Lena Jones Cunningham. He graduated from Shelbyville Central High School in 1965, then served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. Mr. Cunningham worked as a Purchasing Agent for Wilson Sporting Goods for 36 years until his retirement, he then began working as a Special Education Assistant at East Lincoln Elementary, where he was fondly known as “Mr. Ken”. He was a devoted member of Marble Plains Baptist Church, where he had served for many years as a Deacon, and Song Leader, and was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, Tullahoma Lodge 262, where he obtained the title of Master Mason in 1979. Kenneth enjoyed classic cars, golf, and road trips to the beach with his family. He also loved singing, and was a member of the gospel group The Devotionals. He will be remembered as a great practical joker, who loved decorating for Christmas and Halloween, and had won several awards for both. In addition to his parents, Mr. Cunningham is preceded in death by his first wife, Kay Hampton Cunningham; one son-in-law, David Ward; two brothers, James “Buster” and Anthony Cunningham; and one sister, Sue McBride. He is survived by his wife, Carol Austin Cunningham of Tullahoma; two daughters, Kim Ward of Tullahoma, and Jada Alexander and her husband Greg of Tullahoma; four grandchildren, Laken Hipps and her husband Kyle, Austin Alexander and his wife Ashley, Kendra Dodson and her husband Dakota, and Grey Alexander; five great-grandchildren, Gunner, Hazel, Talon, Elena, and Rhett; two stepsons, Fred Dinwiddie and his wife Brenda of Decherd, and Robert Dinwiddie and his wife Ally of Nashville; one stepdaughter, Audrey Sanders and her fiancé Shane Sain of Manchester; 12 step-grandchildren- with special thanks to Elizabeth and Daniel for their care of their Papa; and five step-great-grandchildren- with special thanks to Mason, who enjoyed “checking on Papa”. Visitation for Mr. Cunningham will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 5:00-8:00pm at Kilgore Funeral Home. Funeral Services will take place Sunday, May 19, at 2:00pm in the Kilgore Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Jack Hice officiating. Burial will follow at Marble Plains Cemetery. For those who wish, the family asks that donations in Mr. Cunningham’s memory be made to Marble Plains Baptist Church- 525 Marble Plains Rd. Winchester, TN 37398.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.