Stories from Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Forrest's Samantha King watched in the on-deck circle as Moore County intentionally walked Katie Warrick four times in Tuesday night's District 9-A Tournament winners' bracket final at Community. Then the Raiderettes watched as King blasted a pair of long home runs and drove in six runs in the Lady Rockets' 15-3 run-rule win that put Forrest one win away from the district title, while earning the Chapel Hill girls a berth in the Region 5-A Tournament.

Forrest spotted Middle Tennessee Christian School (MTCS) three first inning runs before the Rocket bats heated up, burning the Cougars 13-4 in the winner's bracket final of the District 9-A Tournament in Chapel Hill Tuesday night. "It's a big win, last year we had a sour taste in our mouth from that first loss to Community and we got that revenge back and now we have one more game we need to get," said Forrest coach Bart Joyce. "It's good to know we got the region berth, but you have to take one game at a time and we want to win all of them."

The Marshall County Tigers had a tough road to travel Monday night in Spring Hill, having to win two games to advance to the District 12-AA title game. The Tigers took on the host Raiders in game one and senior Cameron Isley came through on the mound for MCHS, tossing a complete game four-hitter in a 3-1 win.

Giles County (11-4-1) eliminated Marshall County's soccer team from the playoffs on Friday night when the Bobcats defeated the Tigers 2-0 in the first round of the District 12-A-AA tournament at Sam Davis Park in Pulaski. Having beaten MCHS 3-1 in their lone regular season encounter, Giles County held a 1-0 lead at the end of the first half in Friday's contest before tacking on an insurance goal late in the second stanza to claim their fourth straight win over the Tigers.

Freshman pitcher Mikaela King helped Cornersville keep its season alive, as she tossed her first career shutout to lead the Lady Bulldogs to a 13-0 victory over the Culleoka Lady Warriors in five innings on Monday night in the first round of the District 11-A tournament loser's bracket. Thanks to Monday's triumph, Cornersville (11-7) recorded their 21st straight win over Culleoka (1-12) and advanced to play Santa Fe in the second round of the loser's bracket on Tuesday evening.

After scoring just two runs versus Community a few days earlier in the regular-season, the Forrest Lady Rockets blasted the Viqueens 13-2 in the second round of the District 9-A Tournament in Unionville on Saturday. "I was glad to see us come over here and put 13 runs on the board like I knew we could," said Forrest coach Becky Cheatham. "I was not happy with that 2-0 performance last, so they decided to put things in motion."

After earning a bye in the first round of the District 9-A Tournament, the Forrest Rockets (17-8) took to the field on Saturday afternoon against the Community Vikings for a round two match-up and came away with an 11-1 run-rule win. Community eliminated the Rockets last season in the district tournament and it may not have showed on the player's faces, but last year's loss was looming in the back of some of their heads as they stepped onto the field Saturday.

Prep Scoreboard Baseball Cornersville District 11-A Tournament At Columbia Academy April 30 thru May 6 May 1: Cornersville 11, Richland 1 May 4: Cornersville 6, Columbia Academy 4 May 6: Cornersville vs. Loser's bracket winner, championship game, 5 p.m.

After suffering a pair of close losses to Cornersville during the regular season, the third time proved to be the charm for the Mt. Pleasant Lady Tigers, as they defeated the Lady Bulldogs 3-1 at CHS on Friday evening in the second round of the District 11-A tournament. The two teams were locked in a scoreless tie through the first five innings of play, but Mt. Pleasant (14-10) finally broke the stalemate by scoring three runs in the top of the sixth to seize a 3-0 lead before holding off a Lady Bulldog rally attempt in the bottom of the seventh.

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Counterfeiting A bogus $100 bill was attempted to be passed ad R&D Market, Mooresville Highway, according to Patrolman Charles Brannan's report. The bill was taken as evidence. Theft of Property (Shoplifting) Michael B. Wooten, 19, city court date May 18...

By Ivory Riner Staff Writer The anticipated Fourth of July fireworks show is now in the hands of the City of Lewisburg after the Marshall County Chamber of Commerce withdrew its sponsorship after it disagreed with the change in location from Rock Creek Park to the Lewisburg Recreation Center...

Henry Newcomb, 76, of Lewisburg, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Newcomb was a native of Maury County and was the son of the late Ulna and Ora Newcomb. He was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters...

Mr. Jimmy Stegall, age 75, of the Farmington Community of Marshall County, died Wednesday evening, April 22, 2015 in Lewisburg, Tenn. Mr. Stegall was born in Marshall County and was a son of the late Charlie and Mary Brisby Stegall. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lewisburg and was retired from Walker Die Casting in Lewisburg...

Lt. Colonel Richard E. Knie, 90, of Lewisburg, died Monday, May 4, 2015, in NHC Oakwood Healthcare. Lt. Colonel Knie was a native of New London, Conn.and son of the late Walter and Kate Moriarty Knie. He served his country in three different wars, WWII, Korea and Vietnam during his thirty-year career in the U.S. ...

Larry Lee Fox, age 65 of Lewisburg, died Sunday, May 3, 2015, in NHC Lewisburg Healthcare. Mr. Fox was a native of Davidson County, Tenn.and son of the late Clifton Lee and Mary Elizabeth Harrison Fox. He was a bus driver for Marshall County and member of the Lewisburg First Baptist Church...

By John I. Carney Staff writer Judicial and law enforcement personnel from Marshall County observed Law Day, May 1, with a ceremony on the courthouse steps. "The law is only as powerful as those who recognize it," said attorney Jason Davis, president of Marshall County Bar Association...

By Ivory Riner Staff Writer It is to cost over a million dollars if the Marshall County Building Committee decides to rebuild the Marshall County Health Department. The health department building has been a high priority for the committee after hearing of many problems, ranging from mold growing on the walls and floors to lack of space in rooms and hallways, among others. But after Thursday's meeting, the committee was shocked when it heard how much it would cost...