Stories from Wednesday, January 16, 2019

The Associated Press' Top 10 teams in each of Tennessee's three Division I non-financial aid classifications and in the combined Division II financial aid classification as selected by Tennessee AP-member sportswriters and broadcasters. With first-place votes in parentheses, records through January 14, total points based on 10 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 10th-place vote:...

The Associated Press' Top 10 teams in each of Tennessee's three Division I non-financial aid classifications and in the combined Division II financial aid classification as selected by Tennessee AP-member sportswriters and broadcasters. With first-place votes in parentheses, records through January 14, total points based on 10 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 10th-place vote:...

If you are the mother or father of a high school athlete here in Tennessee, this message is primarily for you. When you attend an athletic event that involves your son or daughter, cheer to your heart’s content, enjoy the camaraderie that high school sports offer and have fun.

The fans of both teams of Friday night’s District 8-A matchup at Cornersville are not use to their teams being at the bottom of the standings. The Moore County Raiderettes came into the contest with an overall record of 5-13 and 1-1 in district play, while the Lady Bulldogs entered the fray with an 8-9 record and 0-2 in league games. Before the game, when asked how things were going with his team, Cornersville Coach Payton Newton said, “We’re young and growing, but improving with each game.”

The nightcap of Friday night’s District 8-A matchup featured the Raiders of Moore County and the Cornersville Bulldogs with both teams sitting at the bottom of the district standings with identical 0-2 records. Both have also lost to Cascade with Moore County also losing to Fayetteville and Cornersville losing to Eagleville. Overall, the Raiders sport a record of 3-16 and the Bulldogs are 6-6. This game was a thriller as Cornersville pulled out a 41-40 win.

After a big win at Giles County to open district play, the Forrest Rockets stumbled at Nolensville Friday night as the Knights won in a blowout 69-37. “Wasn't much of a productive night for our guys,” Forrest coach Randy Toombs said. “Couldn't seem to get into the flow of the game and we didn't match baskets so it got us down early.” Sam Ford led the Rockets with 14 points and was the only Forrest player in double figures in the scoring column.

The Forrest Lady Rockets knew it was going to be a tough task to beat Nolensville on its home floor and even more difficult without starting post player Sydney Hill, who was sidelined with an ankle injury. Hill, Forrest’s lone senior on the squad was expected to be back in the fold last night when the Lady Rockets travelled to Lewisburg.

The Forrest Rockets entertained Fairview and Eagleville in a dual match at Chapel Hill Thursday night and came away with a split, falling to the Yellow Jackets 55-24 before coming up with a big 36-20 win over the Eagles. “It’s a good little rivalry we have with Eagleville and it was a good way to end the night with a win,” Forrest coach Chris Slaughter said. Forrest was up against the wall before the match even started versus Fairview, giving up 30 points via forfeits as they were unable to fill five weight classes.

James D. Barron, 75, resident of Lewisburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, at St. Thomas Hospital. Born on Nov. 1, 1943, in Marshall County, TN, James was the son of the late Carl & Mary Gladys Barron. James served 33 years in the United States Army & National Guard. He enjoyed bowling and fishing in his spare time...

Connie Sue Collins, 66, of Lewisburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, at her home. Mrs. Collins was a native of Pulaski, TN, and the daughter of the late Clyde and Jennie Savage Musgrove. She was a retired housekeeper and member of the church of Christ...