Sarah West of CHS volleyball

The Coffee County CHS volleyball team welcomed Eagleville to Central High School on Wednesday for a non-district match in front of the student body. The Lady Raiders pushed the always tough Lady Eagles to a full 5 sets before falling to the Eagles. Eagleville dropped Coffee County 20-25, 25-15, 25-18, 21-25, 11-15.

Coffee County was led in kills by Sarah West who had 12 kills. Lexi Bryan added 8. Amanda Mukai paced the Lady Raiders in service aces as she notched 5 and led the team is assists with 33. Keelie Hillis led Coffee County in blocks with 3 while Tyana Fenton had 21 digs for the Lady Raiders.

Coffee County returns to district play on Thursday when they travel to Shelbyville to take on the Eaglettes. First serve is set for 6 PM.

The Nashville Predators announced the complete schedule and roster for their 2017 training camp, which will begin with physicals and a team meeting on Thursday, Sept. 14 with the team’s first organized practice set for Saturday, Sept. 16 at 9:45 a.m. CT at Centennial Sportsplex. Dates, times and roster are subject to change. The Predators’ rookie camp is also scheduled to begin on Thursday, Sept. 7 with an on-ice session at Centennial Sportsplex.

Nashville’s three-week training camp is headlined by six preseason games, including a two-game set (3:30 and 7 p.m.) on Tuesday, Sept. 19 against the Florida Panthers at Bridgestone Arena. The Predators will then hit the road to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday, Sept. 22 at 6:30 p.m. and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday, Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. Nashville returns home to face the Blue Jackets on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. and will wrap up the preseason with a 7 p.m. contest against the Lightning on Saturday, Sept. 30.

All training camp sessions – with the exception of a 2 p.m. scrimmage at Ford Ice Center on Sept. 17 – will be held at Centennial Sportsplex.

Training camp will be attended by 54 players – 45 players are under contract with Nashville and nine are on American Hockey League contracts with Milwaukee or are attending on an amateur or professional tryout. Nashville’s training camp roster will consist of 30 forwards, 19 defensemen and five goalies and is available by clicking here.

The Predators’ rookie camp is also scheduled to begin on Thursday, Sept. 7 with an on-ice session at Centennial Sportsplex. A total of 22 players – 13 forwards, seven defensemen and two goalies, comprised of Predators prospects and amateur or professional tryouts – will compete in a four-team rookie tournament hosted at Germain Arena in Estero, Florida, from Sept. 9-12. The Lightning, Panthers and Washington Capitals will also compete in the tournament. Nashville’s rookie camp roster can be viewed by clicking here and all rookie camp tournament games will be streamed live on NashvillePredators.com.

Single-game tickets for the 2017-18 season are now available, with a very limited number of full, half and mini season-ticket plans still available for purchase. The Loyal Legion 10-Game Plan presented by Puckett’s Gro. & Restaurant is also now on sale and is the most flexible package ever offered, allowing the busier fan to attend games that fit their schedule and budget. The package includes a $20 gift card that can be redeemed at all Puckett’s Gro. & Restaurant brands. All season-ticket packages are available with interest-free payment plans. To order season tickets, visit NashvillePredators.com/seasons or contact a ticket representative at 615-770-7800.

Rookie Camp/Training Camp Schedule:

Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. – Rookie ice

Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. – Rookie ice

Sept. 9 at 3:30 p.m. – Rookie tournament game vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Sept. 10 at 3:30 p.m. – Rookie tournament game vs. Florida Panthers

Sept. 12 at 9 a.m. – Rookie tournament game vs. Washington Capitals

Sept. 15 at 7 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. – On-ice testing (veteran players first)
•10 a.m. – Media availability for players tested early
•1 p.m. – Media availability for players tested late

Sept. 16 at 9:15 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. – Group A goalies on ice
•9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. – Group A team on ice
•11:15 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. – Group B goalies on ice
•11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. – Group B team on ice

Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. – Scrimmage at Ford Ice Center

Sept. 18 at 9:15 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. – Group A goalies on ice
•9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. – Group A team on ice
•11:15 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. – Group B goalies on ice
•11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. – Group B team on ice

Sept. 19 at 3:30 p.m. – Game vs. Florida Panthers (Bridgestone Arena)
•7 p.m. – Game vs. Florida Panthers (Bridgestone Arena)

Sept. 20 at 10:15 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. – Group A goalies on ice
•10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – Group A team on ice
•12:15 p.m. – 12:40 p.m. – Group B goalies on ice
•12:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. – Group B team on ice

Sept. 21 at 10:15 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. – Group A goalies on ice
•10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – Group A team on ice
•12:15 p.m. – 12:40 p.m. – Group B goalies on ice
•12:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. – Group B team on ice

Sept. 22 at 10:30 a.m. – Game players to Centennial
•6:30 p.m. – Game at Tampa Bay Lightning

Sept. 23 at 9:15 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. – Group A goalies on ice
•9:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Group A team on ice
•12:15 p.m. – 12:40 p.m. – Group B goalies on ice
•12:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. – Group B team on ice

Sept. 24 at 3 p.m. – Game at Columbus Blue Jackets

Sept. 26 at 11 a.m. – Practice at Centennial

Sept. 27 at 11 a.m. – Practice at Centennial

Sept. 28 at 10:30 a.m. – Morning skate at Centennial
•7 p.m. – Game vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (Bridgestone Arena)

Sept. 29 at 12 p.m. – Practice at Centennial

Sept. 30 at 10:30 a.m. – Morning skate at Centennial
•7 p.m. – Game vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (Bridgestone Arena)

Oct. 1 at 12 p.m. – Practice at Centennial

Oct. 3 at 11 a.m. – Practice at Centennial

Oct. 4 at 11 a.m. – Practice at Centennial

Throughout the early portion of his career, Cole Hamels frequently helped the Phillies make a push toward the postseason with a strong start against the Braves. His bid to do the same for the Rangers on Wednesday night at SunTrust Park unraveled during a five-run second inning that proved decisive in Texas’ 5-4 loss.

Provided the chance to help the Rangers sweep a doubleheader and move within a game of the American League’s second Wild Card spot, Hamels was undone by a few of his own mistakes during the second inning, which was capped by Freddie Freeman’s two-run double. The Rangers’ southpaw retired 11 of the final 13 batters he faced, but allowed five runs (four earned) and six hits over six innings.
“Putting a five-spot is definitely not the right way to go about it,” Hamels said.
With just their third loss in the past nine games, the Rangers fell two games behind the Twins, who currently sit in the AL’s second Wild Card spot. Rangers manager Jeff Banister said the team must put the loss behind them before a crucial series vs. the Yankees begins Friday.
“We have to continue to play good baseball by showing up, pitching well and playing all facets of the game,” Banister said.
After being outscored, 12-8, in the first game of the twin bill, the Braves turned to Julio Teheran, who matched a career high with five walks, but limited the Rangers to three earned runs over five innings. Teheran surrendered Nomar Mazara’s one-out, two-run homer in the third inning, then hit Carlos Gomez ahead of a Joey Gallo walk. He escaped unscathed when Rougned Odor grounded into an inning-ending double play.
“I kind of was a little careful because I didn’t want to make a mistake,” Teheran said. “Five walks, it’s a lot, but I didn’t want to just throw the ball over the middle of the plate so they could hit it.”
Exactly a week after tallying eight hits during a doubleheader in Philadelphia, Braves leadoff hitter Ender Inciarte totaled five hits in this one. He highlighted his two-hit performance in the nightcap by fueling the second-inning eruption with an RBI single.
“It was good we got the offense early in the game,” Teheran said. “It’s good to have that offense so that you can relax a little bit. I knew I was facing a really good team, and they showed it. They made me throw a lot of pitches.”
Hamels issued a four-pitch walk to Nick Markakis to begin the bottom of the second, then hit Kurt Suzuki with a two-strike curveball. Dansby Swanson followed by driving in the game’s first run with a single. The Rangers’ veteran pitcher fueled the eruption by fielding Teheran’s bunt and sailing his throw to second into center field. Suzuki scored on the play and the Braves followed with three consecutive hits, including Freeman’s double off the left-center field wall.
“It’s definitely not finishing guys off,” Hamels said. “When I get two strikes, for some odd reason, I can’t locate a pitch in a better area to where I can at least get a punchout or a weak ground ball. I have just not been able to locate it.”
Delino DeShields opened the top of fifth with a sinking liner that a diving Markakis caught in right field. Mazara delivered a one-out single and scored on Gomez’s double off the center-field wall. With two left-handed hitters coming to the plate, Teheran then issued consecutive walks to get to the right-handed Robinson Chirinos, who popped out to second baseman Ozzie Albies.
Lefty Sean Newcomb will take the mound when the Braves and Marlins begin a four-game series at SunTrust Park on Thursday at 6:35 p.m. CT. Newcomb has allowed three earned runs or fewer in seven of his past eight starts.