Lady Raider Softball Falls in Lawrence County on Monday

Haley Richardson of CHS softball(Photo by John St. Clair – )

The Coffee County CHS softball team kicked off a crucial week of district play on Monday night traveling to take on Lawrence County.  The 2 teams met in the first week of the season with the Lady Raiders taking a thrilling 1 to 0 decision.  On Monday night, Lawrence County jumped on the Lady Raiders in the first inning on their way to an 8 to 0 defeat of Coffee County.

Lawrence County plated 3 runs with 2 outs, the big blast being a home run.  Lawrence County hammered out 12 hits on the night.  The Coffee County defense committed 3 errors surrendering 4 unearned runs.  The Lady Raiders were held to 5 hits as Haley Richardson had 3 singles to lead the Coffee County hitting attack.  Haley Hinshaw added a double as the Lady Raiders fall to 18-13-1 and 8 and 2 in district play.

Coffee County continues their brutal district schedule on Tuesday when they travel to Tullahoma to take on the Lady Wildcats.  First pitch is scheduled for 7 PM at East Middle School.  Thunder Radio will be on hand to bring you the broadcast as Lucky Knott kicks off the pregame show at 6:50.