Stories from Friday, November 21, 2014

he FMS Rockets looked like they would cruise to an easy win in Unionville Thursday night, jumping out to a big first quarter lead before fending off a Viking comeback to win going away 42-24, remaining unbeaten in conference play. Forrest (15-4, 11-0) went to work early versus the Vikings as Daniil Yatskov scored two consecutive baskets, following his own shots in the paint.

The FMS Lady Rockets could not get their offense on track in Unionville Thursday night as they fell behind early and never caught up in a 36-23 loss to Community. The Viqueens, celebrating their Middle School Homecoming night before the game, came out inspired as Lexie Cagle drilled a 3-pointer on the first possession of the game.

The Forrest Lady Rockets moved to 2-1 on the season with a big 56-28 win over intra county rival Cornersville in Chapel Hill Tuesday night. Forrest's Caitlin Yost scored a career high 17 points in the first quarter for the Lady Rockets, who went up 6-0 without Yost scoring.

Shelbyville spoiled Arnett Bodenhamer's debut as head coach of the Marshall County Tigers basketball team, as MCHS dropped a hard fought 62-61 decision on the road to the Golden Eagles on Monday night. After building a 29-24 lead in the first half, Shelbyville (1-2) opened up a seemingly safe 51-38 advantage early in the fourth quarter.

Forrest hosted Cornersville Tuesday night in Chapel Hill and the two squads battled in a spirited game the entire night before the Rockets prevailed 55-42. It was the first win of the year for Forrest, while the Bulldogs will be looking for their first win of the season at Moore County Friday night.

The Forrest grapplers picked up where they left off last season, taking two out of three matches in a multi-dual meet at David Lipscomb Academy. "We have a young team this year with lots of kids in the lower weight classes that should make them very competitive," said Forrest head coach Kyle Stacey. "We need wrestlers to step up in the middle and upper weight classes."

2014 Forrest Thanksgiving Schedule Wednesday Nov. 26 9:00 Community vs. Giles Co 10:30 Eagleville vs. Marshall Co 12:00 Forrest vs. Franklin Co 1:30 Creek Wood vs. Summit 3:00 Hampshire vs. Marshall Co 4:30 Cascade vs. Cornersville 6:00 Forrest vs. Cascade BOYS

The Forrest Rockets suffered an early elimination in the Class 2A playoffs, but the squad's hard work was recognized by the coaches in District 9A when 13 Rockets were recently selected to the All-District 9A team, including three of the biggest awards. Senior Zach McClendon, who shattered the Forrest school record in both touchdowns (28) and rushing yards (1,948) in a single was selected as the District MVP.

With two freshmen in their starting lineup, the Marshall County Tigerettes (0-1) received a baptism by fire to start the 2014-15 basketball campaign, as they suffered an 80-35 road loss at the hands of the Shelbyville Golden Eaglettes (2-1) on Monday night. Marshall County got off to a promising start and held a 23-20 lead early in the second quarter, but the Eaglettes began to assert themselves after that point and closed the half with a 21-6 run to take a 41-29 advantage into the break.

The Cornersville Middle School Bulldogs (5-5) swept the season series against Minor Hill on Monday night when they went on the road and whipped the Wildcats 64-38. Minor Hill, however, salvaged a split of the season series against the Lady Bulldogs (6-4) by beating CMS 45-36 in the opening game of the evening.

James Franklin Hood, 67, of Pulaski, formerly of Lewisburg, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, at Maury Regional Medical Center. Mr. Hood was the son of the late David Shipman Hood Sr. and Mary Frances Hutchins Hood Strickland. He retired from Kimrock Chemical Company and was of the Baptist faith...

Ernestine Miles Cowden, 90, of Petersburg, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, at AdamsPlace in Murfreesboro. A native of Henry County, Ky., Mrs. Cowden was the daughter of the late J. Mason Miles and Nell Chisholm Miles. She retired from nursing and was a member of First Baptist Church of Petersburg...

Helen Marie Rogers Hayes, 76, of Lewisburg, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014, at her residence. A native of Marshall County, Mrs. Hayes was the daughter of the late Luther Allen and Jewel McMillian Allen. She was a plant manager with Jama Manufacturing and a member of Howell Baptist Church...

Joe W. West, 83, of Fayetteville, passed away Monday night, Nov. 17, 2014, in the Lynchburg Nursing Home. A native of Lincoln County, Mr. West was the son of the late Jim Bill and Daisy Lee Hill West. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean Conflict, and was an amazing contractor. He loved his family, and raising Boston terriers. He was a self-employed contractor and builder. He was a member of the Washington Street Church of Christ...

Wilson Eugene Davis, 67, of Lewisburg, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, in NHC Oakwood Healthcare. Mr. Davis was a native of Giles County and son of the late Willard and Elizabeth Bowen Davis. He was a small engine repairman and avid fisherman. He was a member of the Baptist Church...

NASHVILLE -- Maury Regional Medical Center has earned the highest honor for performance excellence. The nonprofit Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence has named 32 organizations 2014 Award winners, and MRMC was selected as an Excellence Award recipient by the TNCPE Panel of Judges. ...

By Karen Hall Editor Marshall County's Solid Waste Department will start taking single-stream recycling from the city of Franklin. Solid waste committee members met Franklin's Sanitation and Environmental Services Director Rebecca Caldwell and two of her staff at their meting Tuesday...

By Ivory Riner Staff Writer On Thursday Senator Jim Tracy and Marshall County Mayor Joe Boyd Liggett unveiled the signs on memorial bridges and roads dedicated to a number of Marshall County citizens. Unique in the county, the bridge over Rock Creek on Highway 31A on the way to Chapel Hill is dedicated to two men, brothers who both finished their military careers with the rank of major...

By Karen Hall Editor The general manager of Lewisburg Electric System resigned Wednesday for health reasons, but a suit was filed against him, and the city, this week alleging racial discrimination. Richard Turner, 82, has been in charge of LES for 36 years, only the second general manager in the history of the utility...