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CHS Wrestling Defeats Lawrence County; Claims Lead in District
Gavin Prater of Coffee County CHS wrestling
The Coffee County CHS wrestlers made the long trip to Lawrenceburg on Tuesday night. After capturing a victory over Lawrence County, the Raider grapplers came home with the lead in the district. Coffee County also dropped a non-district match to Huntsville High in the tri-match.
Against Lawrence County, Coffee County got 4 forfeits, 3 pin falls and a technical fall to beat the Wildcats 47 to 36. The Red Raiders got pins from Brett Francis(at 126 pounds), Reynaldo Reyes(182) and Christopher Speagle(220). Gabriel Westbrooke(113), Jesse Smith(145), Devin Judge(152) and Dakota Chalker(160) all won via forfeit.
Against Huntsville, Coffee County got a pair of decision wins and a pinfall but lost 53 to 12. Jonathan Cable(138) got a 3 to 0 decision win and Jesse Smith(145) wrestled to a 5 to 2 win. Gavin Prater(152) got the lone pinfall win.
The Raiders return to the mat on Thursday night when they travel to McMinnville for a tri-match. The Raiders will take on Warren County and LaVergne. Weigh-in is at 5, the first match begins at 6 PM.
12/15/18 — Alfred T. Partin
Alfred T Partin of Winchester, passed this life on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at his residence at the age of 75 years. Funeral Services are scheduled on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 1 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home. The family will receive friends beginning at 11 AM.
A native of Winchester, he was the son of the late Walter “Pete” and Nellie Gillespie Partin. He enjoyed rabbit hunting, fishing and was an avid TN Vol Football fan.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Sonny, Jackie and Buddy Partin; sister, Dorothy “Sissy” Sweeton and grandson, Jeremy Partin.
He is survived by sons, Randy (Melissa) Partin of Estill Springs, Kelvin (Elaine) Partin of Tullahoma and Tim (Becky) Partin of Decherd; daughter, Sherry (Kathy) Jewel of Indiana; brothers, Doug (Annie) and Joe Ray, both of Winchester; sisters, Bobbie of Decherd, Bonnie of Sewanee and Martha of Winchester; ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
12/12/18 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Theresa Wilson — Pizza Winner!
Teresa Gannon, 58
Motlow Bucks Raise Winning Streak to Five, Take Sole Possession of TCCAA Lead
Motlow post player Josh Endicott (12) battles a Volunteer State player for a rebound during a recent game at Copperweld Arena. Endicott, a freshman from Baxter, leads the TCCAA with an average of 9.3 rebounds per game. [Photo by Jeff Reed Photography]
The Bucks (5-0, 8-5) have now won five consecutive games and are in sole possession of first place in the TCCAA conference after their road sweep over the two TCCAA opponents. Motlow will step outside the conference to host Wallace State-Hanceville at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 18, then break for the holidays. The next home game will be Jan. 5, when non-conference Lawson State visits Copperweld Arena at 4 p.m. The next TCCAA game is Friday, Jan. 11, with Roane State as the visitor.
As has been the case during most of their wins this season, the Bucks outrebounded the Cougars 48-36 Friday night, a key stat in the win. Motlow led 47-38 at the half and hit critical baskets in the final minutes. The Bucks shot 43.1 percent from the field, including 6-17 three pointers, and hit 15-21 free throws. Cleveland’s numbers were almost identical, but Motlow’s defense forced the Cougars into 19 turnovers.
Josh Greer led Motlow in scoring with 19 points and added six rebounds, two assists and two steals. Darius Harding scored 18, and Josh Endicott, who leads the conference in rebounding, scored nine points with 13 boards. Marcus Lacey had eight points and eight rebounds, Jayvon Humphrey scored seven with five rebounds, and Leo Castillo had six points, eight rebounds, seven assists, two steals and two blocked shots.
The contest between Chattanooga State and Motlow was an old-fashioned barn burner on Saturday. The home Tigers led 44-40 at the half before the Bucks fought back to tie it at 75-75 at the end of regulation. After a 10-10 standoff in the first overtime, Motlow surged ahead and put the game away in the final five minutes.
Three-point shooting was a key for Motlow as the Bucks hit 12-30 for 40 percent. Motlow also pulled down 68 rebounds in the game and turned the ball over only 12 times in 50 minutes of action.
Jarius Key had his best games as a Buck so far, coming off the bench to score 13 points and pull down 12 rebounds. Harding, who is fifth in the TCCAA averaging 16.9 points per game, led the team with 22 points while adding four rebounds and three steals. Greer had 13 points and eight assists, Lacey scored nine with 10 rebounds, Castillo had nine points, six rebounds and five assists, and Endicott added eight points, five rebounds and two blocked shots.
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Update–Grundy County Investigator Injured after Incident in Coffee County
Grundy County Sheriff’s Department Investigator Larry Sims was dragged by a vehicle while trying to detain a man Tuesday night in Coffee County.
Sheriff Clint Shrum said the suspect is still on the run.
The incident happened when Sims stopped to check on what appeared to be a minor crash or stranded motorists in Coffee County, Sheriff Shrum explained.
In a press release from the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department it stated:
On December 11, 2018 at approximately 5:40pm Coffee County Sheriff’s Department received a call that an out of county investigator had been involved in an incident at the intersection of Highway 55 and New Hope Road and shots had been fired. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department investigator was on his way home when he came across two vehicles at the intersection that appeared to be involved in a minor traffic accident or stranded motorists.
Investigator Sims came in contact with one of the parties and an altercation began. This resulted in the investigator attempting to detain the male suspect. The suspect made his way back to his vehicle and fled resulting in the investigator being dragged down the road. Shots were fired by the officer and the suspect eluded arrest. The suspect has not been apprehended at this time.
Investigator Sims was treated at a local hospital and released. The investigation is ongoing, and the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department is attempting to locate the suspect.
As further information becomes available the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department says it will update their press release.
On a Mission for Osama Bin Laden, Murfresboro Man Arrested at AEDC
According to arrest warrants issued to Sgt. Harmon Campbell with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department on Saturday, December 8, Katsana Maxkenzie Chanthoumphone age 26 of Murfreesboro was charged with aggravated assault and aggravated criminal trespass. The warrant states that Campbell responded to Arnold Air Force base at the guard shack for a person driving through the security check-point without stopping. The male driver went to the second check-point where he was detained by protective services. Director of Public Affairs for the base, Jason Austin describes what to place:
Since AEDC no longer has a regular police force the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department was called to the scene. When Chanthoumphone exited the vehicle, he began to make threats including that he was on a mission for Osama Bin Laden. The guards were unsure what the man’s intent was and were in fear of how Chanthoumphone would use his vehicle.
Apparently, he was under investigation for committing the same act on a previous date.
Bond for Chanthoumphone was set at $20,000 and he will appear in Coffee County General Sessions Court on Monday December 17, 2018. He is currently housed at the Coffee County Jail.
Earthquakes Hit Tennessee on Wednesday
The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake that struck eastern Tennessee could be felt as far away as Atlanta. The light earthquake occurred about 4:15 a.m. Wednesday and was centered about 7 miles northeast of Decatur.
According to the USGS, the Eastern Tennessee seismic zone is one of the most active earthquake areas in the Southeast. The zone extends across parts of Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama.
There were actually 2 quakes. The first earthquake was a 4.4 magnitude around 4:15 a.m. that had a depth of about 9 kilometers with an epicenter 6.8 miles outside of Decatur, Tennessee.
The second was about 15 minutes later, with an epicenter in nearly the same location. It was a 3.3 magnitude quake and had a depth of about 6.8 kilometers.
Initial reports were that the tremors were felt as far away as Atlanta GA, Asheville NC, and Knoxville TN.
No severe damage was reported in any location where the quakes could be felt.
You might remember that a small earthquake occurred in Grundy County on October 15, 2018.
Toy Time in Coffee County
Former Coffee County Sheriff Steve Graves and the Coffee County Rescue Squad have teamed up to make Christmas a whole lot merrier for families around the area.
The program began several years ago through Graves’ charity program at the sheriff’s department. This year, with the help of many volunteers, members of the rescue squad and churches, over 300 families have received toys and more during this special time of year.
Graves, volunteers and the Coffee County Rescue Squad will have one more distribution day on Saturday December 22, 2018 beginning at 9am in the Coffee County Rescue Squad building on Murfreesboro Hwy. This is the 20th year for Graves’ charity program.
Motlow Lady Bucks Sweep Road Trip, Remain Tied Atop the TCCAA Standings
Motlow’s Azhane Bacot, a freshman from Richmond, Va., drives toward the basket during a game against Volunteer State Dec. 1 at Copperweld Arena. [Photo by Jeff Reed Photography]
Motlow (4-0, 8-2) remains tied at the top of the TCCAA standings with Walters State (4-0, 9-2) after traveling to Cleveland Friday and beating Cleveland State 74-57, then heading to Chattanooga Saturday and edging Chattanooga State 62-53. The back-to-back wins were the final conference games until after the holiday break. Motlow will host Roane State Jan. 11.
The Lady Bucks have more work to do before then though. They will host non-conference opponent Wallace State-Hanceville on Dec. 18 at 5:30 p.m., then head to Washington D.C. for the Title IX Tournament Dec. 28-29. Motlow returns to its home floor Jan. 5, hosting Lawson State at 2 p.m.
Motlow dominated Cleveland State from the outset Friday, outscoring the home team 22-10 in the first quarter and leading 43-21 at the half, despite shooting only 28.9 percent from the field, including hitting 6-28 three pointers and 16-27 free throws. The key was Motlow had 90 shots during the game as compared to only 66 for the Lady Cougars, who connected on only 30 percent.
A pair of double-doubles led the way for the Lady Bucks, with Janna Lewis scoring 20 points and grabbing 13 rebounds along with three steals and three blocked shots. Azhane Bacot had her best game, scoring 12 points and hauling in 19 rebounds with five assists and two blocks. The 19 rebounds is tied for the ninth most in a single game in Lady Bucks’ history.
Tanisia Murphy added 14 points and six steals, Katie Thomas scored 13 and added five rebounds, Star Bell-Freeman had six points and 10 rebounds, and Dominique Fields scored six with four rebounds and four assists.
Lewis continued to play at an All-American pace in Saturday’s win over Chattanooga State, scoring 23 points and hauling in 19 rebounds as Motlow jumped out front 15-10 after one quarter and 28-19 at the half. Lewis leads the TCCAA in scoring, averaging 20 points per game, and is second in rebounds with 11.6 per contest.
Motlow shot the ball a little better Saturday, connecting on 39.3 percent from the field and hitting 13-19 free throws. The Lady Tigers, meanwhile, couldn’t find the range in their home gym, hitting only 4-25 three pointers and 9-23 free throws.
Murphy scored 11 points with a pair of rebounds, and Bacot pulled in 11 rebounds with five points and three blocked shots. Bell-Freeman scored 10 and had three blocks and two boards, and Thomas hit a pair of three pointers and scored eight points with three rebounds.
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Nashville Soccer Club Honored with Three Awards at USL Winter Meetings
A record-setting inaugural season continued for Nashville Soccer Club this week at the United Soccer League (USL) Winter Summit in Tampa, Fla. The league handed out its season-ending front office awards and Nashville SC, thanks it its incredible fans, took home three honors, tied for the most of any franchise, for season tickets, corporate sales trade revenue and total merchandise revenue.
Nashville SC earned the season ticket award for having the most season ticket sales of any current USL team and for breaking the league’s inaugural season ticket record. By the end of the season, Nashville SC had more than 6,110 Season Ticket Members, surpassing the previous record set by Sacramento Republic in 2014.
“Our season ticket record is all about our fans,” said Nashville SC director of ticketing Jake Shaw. “An awesome group of supporters have filled up First Tennessee Park for our games, showing that Nashville is a soccer city.”
Corporate partnerships are one of the revenue backbones for any professional sports franchise, and Nashville SC was tops in the league when it came to trade revenue.
“We have fantastic corporate partners who have shown a commitment to pro soccer in Nashville,” said Nashville SC VP of ticketing and corporate partnerships Michael Schetzel. “Many of Nashville’s most recognizable brands are in our corner, and we are grateful for their support during our inaugural season.”
Finally, Nashville SC was honored with the merchandise total revenue award, despite being in its inaugural season. The club is nearing the league’s inaugural season record for merchandise sales.
“The Nashville SC brand is built by the fans,” said Nashville SC manager of consumer products and e-commerce Susan Nogues. “It is always exciting to see fans wearing our gear around Nashville.”
Season tickets for 2019 are now on sale and start at just $10 a game. To purchase a 2019 Season Ticket Membership, visit NashvilleSC.com/seasontickets or speak to a ticket representative at (615) 457-8200.