Playing for the sixth straight day, the Coffee County Lady Raiders were upset in softball on Tuesday night at Columbia. The Lady Lions won the District 9-AAAA game 3-2.
The Lady Raiders outhit Columbia 8-4 but couldn’t get the baserunners in for the win. Willow Carden led the way, going 4-for-4 at the plate, including three doubles. Ella Arnold had two hits and two RBI. Savannah Cooper and Maggie Montgomery added a hit each.
Lily Norman pitched well in defeat, allowing only four hits, two earned runs, and five strikeouts.
Coffee County falls to 15-10 overall and 6-2 in district games. They are tied with the Lady Lions for second place in the standings, but Lincoln County takes back first place.
The Lady Raiders will play for the seventh straight day, five of which have been on the road when they travel to Shelbyville on Wednesday. First pitch is set for 7 p.m.
File photo: Willow Carden before a game earlier this season. Staff photography by Clay Turner.
