Tigers beat Panthers to advance to finals (05/09/08)
It was tougher than the final score indicated, but the Marshall County Tigers advanced to the championship game of the District 10-AA tournament Monday, defeating the Lewis County Panthers, 9-3, at home. Although MCHS had outscored Lewis County 24-2 in their three previous meetings this season, they found themselves locked in a 3-3 tie with the Panthers through the first four and a half innings of play. ... |
Lady Bulldogs earn berth in tournament (05/09/08)
The Cornersville Lady Bulldogs (21-8) exorcised their ghosts of postseasons past Monday when they defeated second-seeded Columbia Academy, 4-1, at Richland High School in the third round of the District 11A tournament. With the win they advance to the championship game and earn a berth in the Region 6A tourney... |
 Lady Rockets continue to rule (05/09/08)
The Forrest Lady Rockets continue to dominate softball in Marshall County, running their streak of consecutive district titles to 15 with a 2-0 victory over Cascade Tuesday night in Chapel Hill in the District 9A title game. Shelby Stinnett has been a big part of the reason for the stranglehold over district opponents the last two years, especially Cascade. ... |
Culleoka ousts Bulldogs from tournament (05/09/08)
Even the best-laid plans can go awry. The Cornersville Bulldogs (14-14) saw their season come to an end Tuesday at Columbia Academy when they dropped an 8-2 decision to the Culleoka Warriors in the loser's bracket final of the District 11-A tournament... |
Lady Tigers bounce back (05/09/08)
extra-inning loss to Page on Monday, the Marshall County High School Tigerettes (17-9-1) pulled themselves up and annihilated Lewis County, 10-0, Tuesday in Lewisburg. Brandie's Jett's seventh-inning, two-out two-run single tied Monday's game, but Page came back to score the game winner on a bloop single after the Tigerettes had almost worked their way out of a bases-loaded no-out jam... |
 Lady Dawgs break District drought (05/09/08)
The Cornersville Lady Bulldogs (22-8) captured their first District tournament title in 11 years Wednesday, traveling to Lynnville and defeating archrival Richland, 4-2, in the championship game after rallying from a two-run deficit. Having split the regular season series with the Lady Raiders, Cornersville trailed, 2-0, heading into the bottom of the third inning. ... |
Tigers shut out Page to capture title (05/09/08)
The Marshall County Tigers (26-7) reclaimed what many MCHS baseball fans consider their birthright Wednesday, defeating Page, 3-0, in front of a packed house at Joe George Field to capture the District 10-AA tournament championship. Although they have won the regular season crown each of the last two years, the Tigers collected their first District tournament title since 2004 with their victory over the Patriots... |
 Turkey Roundup (05/07/08)
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 The road goes on for Tiger tennis team (05/07/08)
The Marshall County High School tennis team went to the District 11A/AA Tournament in Murfreesboro last Wednesday and Thursday with high hopes. Those hopes were upheld as the girls team won the district, Rachel Wolfe claimed the district singles' title, and Jenna Branaman and Lyssa Wiles continued their quest for a return trip to the Spring Fling and another state doubles title for the school... |
 Rockets advance with epic 1-0 shootout (05/07/08)
After 80 minutes of regulation and two 10-minute overtimes, the Forrest Rockets and Cascade Champions saw their seasons hang in the balance on the legs of their best scorers in shoot-out soccer. Not even then, after a 3-3 deadlocked first shoot-out period would the game be decided. Forrest fell behind 2-0 in the shoot-out before Matt Allen, Martin Bucerra and Devin O'Brien all scored for the Rockets to go up 3-2... |
 Cole signs with Columbia State (05/07/08)
Cornersville senior pitcher Tyler Cole has signed with Columbia State Community College. Columbia State head coach Kelly Bratton said he considers Cole a potential diamond in the rough and believes he can improve his velocity by honing his pitching mechanics... |
 Nine & Dine winners (05/07/08)
The Marshall County Chamber of Commerce Nine and Dine tournament was held Saturday at Saddle Creek Golf Club. Shooting an eight-under 28, the winning team in for the front nine was Lewisburg Printing. They are, top, from left, Kirk Kelso, Tommy Hawkins, Scott Tepedino and John Karby. First National Bank claimed the back nine trophy, shooting a four par 32. They are, from left, Bengi Gilliam, chamber board member Berrie Pate, Greg Hill and Troy Cross. Not pictured is Jeff Taylor... |
 District play begins (05/07/08)
Tigers tame Panthers, 8-0
It took more than 18 hours, but the Marshall County Tigers finally defeated the fourth-seeded Lewis County Panthers, 8-0, in the second round of the District 10-AA tournament Saturday behind another dominant performance by senior pitcher Seth Lintz. |
