Aerial Williams of CHS Basketball
A 16 to 1 run in the first half by Franklin County gave the home standing Rebelettes all the momentum they would need to end the Lady Raiders basketball season on Thursday night in the opening round of the District 8AAA tournament. Coffee County, who opened up with an 8 to 2 lead, saw the shooting touch of Franklin County return as the Lady Raiders fell by a final score of 56 to 42. Franklin County’s Rebecca Caroland hit back to back 3 pointers, one before the buzzer to end the 1st quarter and 1 on the first possession of the 2nd quarter, to give the Rebelettes an 11 to 8 lead and Franklin County never trailed again in the game.
CHS junior basketball player Holli Smithson
Trailing by 8 points at the half, Coffee County saw Franklin County extend their lead to as much as 19 points in the 4th quarter. Coffee County had no problems with the full court press of Franklin County that caused the Lady Raiders so many problems in their February 5th matchup. The Lady Raiders won the turnover battle with Franklin County as Coffee County committed only 11 turnovers in the game to Franklin County’s 15. Juniors Holli Smithson and Aerial Williams each scored 9 points to lead the Lady Raiders and they were named the Gateway Tire and Service Center Co-Players of the game. Bailey Morgan and Abby Morgan each added 8 points for the Lady Raiders who end the season with a final record of 10 and 15.
The Red Raiders will play their quarterfinal game on Friday night as they take on Shelbyville in Shelbyville. That game will tip off at 6 PM and Thunder Radio will bring you the broadcast beginning with the Powers Storage Pregame Show at 5:50.
Updated Dist 8AAA Basketball Tournament Bracket
