Stories from Wednesday, January 6, 2016

The Marshall County boys' basketball team brought an underwhelming 4-8 record littered with tough losses from the likes of East Nashville (13-2), Pearl-Cohn (7-3), Antioch (8-5), and Brainerd (9-3) into the Above the Rim Tournament at Hickman County High School. The Tigers proved they are on an upward trajectory after beating Hickman County (57-43), disposing of a Dickson County squad 47-36 that had beaten them just a week earlier, before losing to a Ravenwood team 56-51 to take home the runner-up trophy back to Lewisburg just in time for the district schedule to start.

USA TODAY High School Sports is proud to announce the 2015 American Family Insurance ALL-USA Tennessee Football Team. Players were selected based on their athletic achievements from the 2015-16 season. Coach of the Year: Scott Blade, Independence (Thompson's Station) The Eagles had never won more than 11 games in a season before Blade guided them to a perfect 15-0 campaign, capped by a 49-14 rout of Sevier County in the Class 5A title game. Independence outscored opponents 641-171 on the year.

After a short Christmas break, the Forrest hoopsters made the long trek to Collinwood Monday and came away with a split as the Lady Rockets (10-7, 1-3) beat the Trojanettes easily 57-30 before the Rockets (1-15, 0-4) fell 74-68 in the nightcap. The Lady Rockets picked up their fourth win in a row as they held a 29-13 lead at the half, bolstered by 15 points from Caitlyn Yost, who led all scorers in the contest with 22 points.

The Marshall County Tigerettes finally got that much needed win at The Above the Rim Christmas Invitational Tournament in Hickman County, taking out their season-long frustrations on a helpless Hickman County squad via a 55-20 victory. The led the Tigerettes for a fight for a fifth place finish on Wednesday against a Perry County team that beat BGA the previous day.

The Marshall County Wrestling Club has recently competed at Virginia, Alabama and Georgia, not to mention at home in the Volunteer state.

The Cornersville Lady Bulldogs wrapped up a two day stint at the Richland Christmas Tournament on a down note, losing to Pickett County 95-50. The fourth ranked Bobcats (15-1) came into the contest fresh off a 73-point win over Culleoka the previous night in the midst of an 11-game winning streak and Cornersville (3-9) proved to be little competition for the 1A powerhouse. "I love the group we have, when we want to play, we really play," Cornersville coach Peyton Newton said. "But you can tell that group has played together for a long time. I know they have a really good youth league and it shows. As well as that team plays together, they do all the little things right."

The Cornersville fans that have stuck with the boy's team throughout the winless early season might have noticed a change lately in the team's effort and ability to stay with its opponents beyond the first half of the games. After losing a close game to Zion Christian Academy and playing Community neck and neck deep into the second half on Monday at the Richland Christmas Tournament it took the Clifton Lions (6-5) full effort to put away the Bulldogs 74-63 late in the game.

Forrest (1-14) once again proved to be no match for an undefeated Cascade squad, as the Champions whipped the Rockets 79-45 on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 29, at the Eagleville Christmas Classic to run their record to 11-0. Having defeated FHS 81-38 in their previous encounter on Nov. 25, the Champions put on another offensive clinic on Tuesday and built a 53-19 lead through the first two quarters of play before coasting to the 34-point victory. Bolstered by a 19-of-27 shooting performance in the first half, Cascade shot a blistering 56 percent (29-of-52) from the field overall, which included a 5-of-13 effort from 3-point range.

Defense once again carried the day for the Forrest Lady Rockets (9-7), as they defeated former district rival Cascade 63-38 on Tuesday, Dec. 29, at the Eagleville Christmas Classic to notch their third straight victory over the Lady Champions (0-11). The Lady Rockets held a 24-15 lead at the break before pulling away in the second half by outscoring Cascade 39-22 over the final two quarters to extend their current winning streak to three games.

CLASS AAA School Record Pts 1. Memphis East (9) 7-1 90 2. Blackman 14-0 88 3. Germantown 15-1 64 4. Oak Ridge 17-1 63 5. David Crockett 12-4 57 6. Station Camp 16-0 53 7. White County 13-0 36 8. Independence 13-1 26 8. Oakland 12-0 26 10. Cordova 12-1 18 Others receiving 12 or more points: None. CLASS AA School Record Pts 1. Fulton (7) 12-0 2. Jackson South Side (1) 11-0 3. Cascade (1) 11-0 4. Ripley (1) 12-4 54 5. East Nashville 13-2 48 6. Upperman 13-2 45 7. Westview 10-2 38 8. Obion County 11-2 35 9. Chattanooga Central 9-1 27 10. Maplewood 10-2 20 Others receiving 12 or more points: Tyner (12). CLASS A School Record Pts Prv. 1. Clay County (5) 16-0 83 2. Halls (1) 14-0 80 3. Huntland 13-2 58 4. Mitchell (3) 12-4 55 5. Union City 12-4 46 6. Clarkrange 13-3 39 7. Meigs County 12-3 30 8. Middleton 9-3 18 9. North Greene 14-4 15 9. Jackson County 9-4 15 Others receiving 12 or more points: Columbia Academy (14).

Charles D. Dickens 79 of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Belding passed away Wednesday. Dec. 30, 2015 at McLaren Bay Special Care in Bay City. Charles was born on March 18, 1936 in Belding, the son of Dale and Maude (Spencer) Dickens. He graduated from Belding High School with the Class of...

Frank Vernon Cross, age 88 of Cornersville died Saturday, January 2, 2016 at NHC Lewisburg. Mr. Cross was a native of Ellicottville, New York, and he was the son of the late Willis and Arminda Burdict Cross. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and charter member of the Faith United Methodist Church in New Port Richey, Florida...

Mr. Lloyd David League Sr., age 72, of Lewisburg, died Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Marshall Medical Center. Mr. League was a native of Marrianna,West Virginia, the son of the late Lloyd Leslie and Blanche Young League. He was retired as a provision specialist for Hawk Enterprises and served his country in the U.S. Army retiring after 20 years...

Donald Wade Campbell, Sr., 87, retired heavy equipment operator with Columbia Rock Products for over 58 years, died Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Ezell Rose officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 4 -- 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com...

Louise Bills Alexander, born January 3, 1922, passed away on January 3, 2016 at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky, Bowling Green, Kentucky. Mrs. Alexander was a retired teacher from Goodlettsville Elementary School and taught from 1942 until 1948 at Hardison School in Lewisburg, Tenn.. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Goodlettsville, TN...

Mr. Earl D. McClarren, age 68, husband of Debra Hennessee McClarren, and a resident of Lewisburg, passed away Monday, December 28, 2015 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The family will celebrate his life with services at a later date at Shady Grove Cemetery in Morrison, Tenn. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements...

Jean Dodson Hazlett, age 71 of Lewisburg, died Friday, January 1, 2016 in NHC Lewisburg Merihil Healthcare. Mrs. Hazlett was a native of Marshall County, Tennessee and daughter of the late Richard and Christine Martin Dodson. She was retired from Cosmolab and was a member of Westvue Church of Christ...

David Patrick Orr, age 68 of Lewisburg, died Thursday, December 31, 2015 in NHC Oakwood Healthcare. He is survived by life brothers, Robert (Meechie) Biggers, Gaylor (Vivian) Cole, Glenn (Beverly) Adams, and Harry (Barbara) Ford. Mr. Orr was a native of Marshall County, Tennessee and son of the late Ollie B. ...