Jessica Barrera of CHS soccer
The Coffee County CHS soccer team opened the 2018 season on the road on Monday as they traveled to Unionville for a non-district match with Community. The Lady Raiders got off to a red hot start as they scored a pair of goals in the opening 3 minutes. Coffee County went on to claim the 7 to 2 season-opening win.
Reyna Flores got the scoring started in the first minute off an assist from Allie Amado. Nayeli Ramirez added a goal 2 minutes later assisted by Jessica Barrera. After a Community goal in the 15th minute, Coffee County added goals from Faith Willoughby, Ashlynne Manning and Flores to take a 5 to 1 lead into the half. Barrera, Amado and Britney Hernandez all added assists.
In the second half, Flores added her 3rd goal in the 49th minute. Lucy Riddle added a goal off an assist from Morgan Henley before a Coffee County own goal in the 72nd minute.
The Lady Raiders travel to Lincoln County on Tuesday for a 7 PM district mmatch. Coffee County will return home on Thursday night as they will tangle with district rival Franklin County. That match will get underway at 7 PM at the Raider Soccer Field.
