Tough Night For Raider Basketball On Tuesday

CHS senior basketball player Addison Carter

CHS senior basketball player Addison Carter

High school basketball action Tuesday night had Coffee County traveling to Franklin County for District 8-AAA games.
In lady’s play Coffee County took a slim 22-19 lead into the dressing room at halftime after leading by as many as 13. They would hold on through most of the 3rd quarter until the Rebeletts hit a shot with 30 seconds left to take the advantage. In the 4th Franklin County pulled away for a 53-40 win. The downfall for Coffee County was turnovers as they committed 28.
The loss drops the Lady Raiders to 12-12 overall and 2-7 in the district.
Cam Davis was named the Gateway Tire and Service Center player of the game as she scored 15 points.
As the night continued the Coffee County and Franklin County boys had a tight game in the first half with the Rebels grabbing the lead at the break, 25-24. Franklin County would dominate the 2nd half and pick up the district win, 63-47. Coffee County falls to 4-20 overall and 0-9 in district play.
Addison Carter had 17 points for the Raiders and earned the player of the game.
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