Welcoming Liberty to Looney Riddle Field on Friday night, the Westwood baseball team hosted a home conference game looking to bounce back after their first loss of the year on Wednesday. In a thrilling final 2 innings, the Rockets scored in the bottom of the 7^th to capture an 8 to 7 win.

Leading 4 to 2 entering the 6^th, Westwood had left 8 runners on base including leaving the bases loaded in the 1^st and 3^rd innings.  In the 6^th, Liberty plated 4 runs thanks in part to 4 walks and an error.  Jonathan Nelson had a 2 RBI single in the bottom of the 6^th to put Westwood on top 7 to 6 going to the 7^th.  It appeared that Westwood had the final out in the top of the 7^th but the umpire ruled the Liberty runner safe.  With 2 outs in the bottom of the 7^th, Trent Thompson got on base will a fielder’s choice and moved to 3^rd on a single from Blake Hale.  Thompson came across on the next pitch that ended up at the screen to give the Rockets the win.

Nelson finished with 3 walks to go with his hit and 2 RBI.  Thompson finished with a double and 2 singles and scored twice.  Chris Brown, Kristian Martinez and Blake Hale all finished with 2 hits.

Westwood is back at home on Monday when they welcome Cascade to Fred Deadman Park.  First pitch is set for 5 PM.

The CHS soccer team opened play in the Cleveland Classic on Friday night in Cleveland, Tennessee.  The Red Raiders matched up with East Hamilton in the opening round game.  After a scoreless first half, Coffee County rallied for a 1 to 0 win.

Tied through the first 55 minutes, Coffee County was awarded a penalty kick after Paco Barrera was fouled in the box.  Briggs Haithcock pounded the free chance past the Cyclones keeper to give Coffee County the only point they would need.

The Raiders return to the pitch on Saturday for a pair of games.  Coffee County will take on Walker Valley at 10 AM followed by Howard at 4 PM.  Both game times are Eastern Daylight Time.

The Coffee County Middle School baseball opened up play on Friday in the Blackman Blaze Challenge.  Coffee Middle tangled with Whitworth-Buchanan in their opening round pool play game.   The Red Raiders pounded out 8 hits and the Raider pitchers held the Yellow Jackets to a single hit in a 7 to 1 win.

Coffee County jumped out to a 2 to 0 lead in the first inning on a walk and 2 errors.  Connor Shemwell finished the game with 3 singles and 4 RBI.  John McKelvey added 2 hits and scored twice.  Tristan Grissom, Jacob Sherrill and Aiden Robertson combined to throw the 1 hitter with Grissom getting the start and the win.

Coffee County returns to Murfreesboro on Saturday to continue play in the Blaze Challenge.  The Raiders will square off against Blackman at 10 AM at Blackman Middle School.  The tournament semifinals and finals will take place on Sunday.

Thursday Prep Results
> CHS Softball defeated Jeffersonville, IN – 10 to 1 – See the story HERE
> CHS Softball lost to Blackman – 15 to 4 – See the story HERE
> CHS Tennis swept Franklin Co – 5 to 0(Boys) and 5 to 2(Girls) – See the story HERE
> CCMS Baseball beat North Franklin – 10 to 1 – See the story HERE

Friday Prep Schedule
2:00 PM – CHS Softball vs. Ardmore, AL at Warrior Classic(Murfreesboro – McKnight Park)
4:00 PM – CHS Softball vs. Carl Sandburg, IL at Warrior Classic(Murfreesboro – McKnight Park)
4:00 PM – CCMS Baseball vs. Whitworth Buchanan at Blaze Challenge(Blackman Middle)
5:00 PM – WMS Baseball HOSTS Liberty
5:30 PM – CHS Baseball HOSTS Central Magnet – Thunder Radio broadcast
7:30 PM – CHS Boys’ Soccer vs. East Hamilton at Cleveland Classic(Cleveland, TN)

The Coffee County CHS tennis teams welcomed Franklin County to the Raider Academy courts on Thursday.  Playing their 1^st matches in a week, both Raider teams were looking forward to their first home district matches of the season. The Red Raiders swept Franklin County 5 to 0, the Lady Raiders won 5 to 2.

The Red Raiders got a clean sweep in each of the 5 singles matches.  Winners were: Grey Riddle(winning 8 to 4), Jaden Talley(9 to 7), Jonah Rollman(8 to 3), Luke Irwin(8 to 6) and Landon Booth(8 to 1).  After sweeping the singles matches, Franklin County conceded the 2 doubles matches.

The Lady Raiders swept both doubles matches to claim the win over the Rebelettes.  The doubles team of Natalie Elzeer and Wren Lawson captured an 8 to 2 win while the team of Jessica Barrera and Kara Roper won 8 to 5.  The Lady Raiders won 3 of the 5 singles matches.  Elzeer(8 to 3), Roper(8 to 5) and Lawson(8 to 4) were all victorious in singles play.

Coffee County returns to the court on Monday when they welcome Tullahoma to the Raider Academy.  First serve is scheduled for 4 PM

The Coffee County Middle School baseball played host to North Franklin on Thursday night.  Coming off a 9 to 0 win on Wednesday, the Raiders were looking for a season sweep of the Gators.  The Red Raiders banged out 11 hits as they bested North for the 2^nd day in a row.  Coffee Middle won by a final score of 10 to 1.

Coffee County got their offense rolling in the 1^st inning as they batted around scoring 3 runs.  Jacob Holder had the big hit in the inning as he had an RBI double.  Holder finished the game with 3 hits.  John McKelvey and Connor Shemwell each had a double and a single with Shemwell finishing with 2 RBI.  Jacob Sherrill and Hayden Garr each had a double in the conference win.  Holder went the distance on the mound allowing 1 hit and no earned runs while striking out 10.

Coffee County travels to Murfreesboro on Friday to compete in the Blaze Challenge.  The Raiders will square off against Whitworth-Buchanan at 4 PM at Blackman Middle School.  Coffee Middle will they take on Blackman at 10 AM on Saturday.  The tournament semifinals and finals will take place on Sunday.