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Aberg Scores First NHL Goal as Preds Stun Senators
Pontus Aberg netted his first NHL goal and James Neal extended his scoring streak as the Nashville Predators defeated the Ottawa Senators 5-1 on Thursday night at Canadian Tire Centre. The win improves Nashville’s record to 7-6-3 overall and gives them points in seven of their last eight outings. Goaltender Pekka Rinne returned to the Predators lineup after missing one game with a lower-body injury, stopping all but one of the 31 shots he faced. After a loss in Toronto that snapped their three-game win streak, Nashville found a way to get back on the right side of the...
Motlow State Lady Bucks Surge to Top of TCCAA Standings with Weekend Sweep
Notice has been served. The Motlow State Lady Bucks made a strong statement to the rest of the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association over the weekend with a pair of wins in front of large, loud crowds at Copperweld Arena. Friday night the Lady Bucks (4-1, 2-0) got 22 points, 14 rebounds and five steals from sophomore Kienya Jones as Motlow overwhelmed Columbia State 97-62. Saturday, sophomore Ty Jones had 16 points and 17 rebounds as the Lady Bucks blew out visiting Jackson State 76-52. Motlow will next face a difficult road trip when they travel to Booneville, Miss....
Forrest Standout Signs with Motlow Softball
Warren County Softball Player Signs with Motlow
Coffee County Basketball Opens Season with a Sweep of Cannon County
A new season began and an old rivalry resumed as Coffee County hosted Cannon County on Tuesday night at the Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gym to begin the high school basketball season in a TSSAA Hall of Champions contest. The Lady Raiders broke a 14 game losing streak to Cannon County in a 48 to 45 win. The Raiders fought off a 2nd quarter rally to cruise to a 70 to 50 win over the Lions. It was a tenacious defense from Coffee County that helped the Lady Raiders build a 10 point lead in the 1st half, but...
Preds See Win Streak Come to an End Against Leafs
James van Riemsdyk tallied a hat trick as the Nashville Predators saw their three-game win streak come to an end at the hands of the Toronto Maple Leafs – by a 6-2 final – on Tuesday night at Air Canada Centre. Nashville was unable to fully close the gap after the Maple Leafs claimed a two-goal advantage in the first period. Scores from James Neal and Viktor Arvidsson brought the Preds to within a single goal on two separate occasions, but the home team kept their foot on the gas, ultimately prevailing and putting the Predators overall record at...
Westwood Drops Monday Doubleheader at Community
The Westwood Rockets and Lady Rockets were on the road at Unionville on Monday night as they took on Community. The Lady Rockets dropped a hard fought 23 to 22 decision while the Rockets fell 41 to 28. After leading at the end of every quarter, the Lady Rockets saw the Viqueens rally in the final 6 minutes for the one point win. Westwood was outscored 11 to 6 in the 4th quarter to suffer the heartbreaking defeat. Clarissa Barrera led the Lady Rockets in scoring with 7 points. Valerie Barger added 6 points while Kasen Holt chipped in...
CCMS Basketball Splits with Warren County on Monday Night
Hitting the road on Monday night, the Coffee County Middle School traveled to McMinnville to take on rival Warren County. The Lady Raiders jumped on the Lady Pioneers early in a 46 to 28 win. The Red Raiders saw the Pioneers claw out a 31 to 26 win. Jumping out to an 11 point lead after the first quarter, the Lady Raiders had no trouble in dispatching Warren County. Bella Vinson led the Lady Raiders in scoring with 17 points highlighted by a half court 3 point shot at the halftime buzzer. Marley Perry finished with 10 points while...
