Coffee County Basketball Splits a Thrilling Doubleheader with Warren County on Monday

Abby Morgan of CHS basketball [Photo by Demarco Moore – Manchester Times]

The Red Raiders and Lady Raiders of Coffee County basketball traveled to McMinnville on Monday night for a battle with their old rivals from Warren County. Those in attendance saw a pair of great games and when the dust had settled, the Lady Raiders got a 47 to 40 win to improve to 5 and 0. The Red Raiders took the Pioneers to the final horn before falling 57 to 54 for their first loss of the year.

The Lady Raiders hit 8 of their 10 free throws in the 4^th quarter to hold off a Lady Pioneer rally and capture the hard fought win. Coffee County led for all but a minute and 21 seconds to earn their fifth victory of the year. After leading by 5 at the end of the 1^st quarter, Warren County pulled to within 1 at the half and captured the lead on their first possession of the 2^nd half. Coffee County answered with a huge 3 pointer from Bailey Morgan to retake a lead they would never relinquish. Warren County cut the Lady Raider lead from 9 points to 3 points in the 4^th quarter, but the Lady Raiders made 7 of 8 free throws in the last 78 seconds to seal the victory. Abby Morgan led Coffee County in scoring with 15 points including 4 free throws in the 4^th quarter to be named the Crazy Daisies player of the game. Holli Smithson had 13 points, including a pair of free throws in the last 78 seconds and Bailey Morgan finished with 8.

Grant Sadler of CHS Basketball [Photo by Demarco Moore – Manchester Times]

The Red Raiders saw an early 9 to 4 lead evaporate in the first quarter as Warren County took the lead with 2:16 to go in the opening period. After being down 8 at the half, the Red Raiders battled back to get within 1 point with 18 seconds left in the game and possession of the ball. Coffee County could not get a shot to fall down the stretch as they suffered their first loss of the year. Grant Sadler led the Raiders in scoring with 16 points, including 5 First National Bank 3 pointers in the 2^nd half, to be named the Crazy Daisies player of the game. Garrett Eldridge added 15 points and Tyrese McGee netted 8.

Coffee County is back at home on Tuesday night when they take on Fayetteville. Tip off for the girls’ game is set for 6 PM; Thunder Radio begins live coverage with the Char-El Apartments and Home Rental Pregame Show at 5:50.

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