The Coffee County Lady Raiders had a difficult time with Lincoln Lady Falcons on Monday night in the District 9 Class 4A tournament.
Playing at home in the winner’s bracket final, Lincoln County defeated the Lady Raiders 12-1.
A fielder’s choice by Destini Jensen put the Lady Falcons on the board in the bottom of the second. Willow Carden hit into a fielder’s choice to help Coffee County tie the game at one in the top of the third. In the bottom half of the inning, Abby Flynt doubled, scoring two runs, to give Lincoln County a 3-1 lead that they never gave up.
Lady Falcon Hallie Meeks got the first of her two home runs in the fifth with a long solo shot to center field.
In the sixth, Lincoln County scored six runs on five hits. Meeks had a 3-run homer to left field, her 17th on the season. Ava Harris singled, scoring one run, and Chloie McKean homered to left field, scoring two runs to end the game.
Mia Brown earned the win for the Lady Falcons (26-11). Lily Norman took the loss for the Lady Raiders (18-14).
Jalyn Moran, Maggie Montgomery, and Channah Gannon each collected two hits for Coffee County.
Coffee County will take on the winner of Tuesday’s game between Columbia and Warren County on Wednesday. The Lady Raiders’ game will take place in Fayetteville at 5 PM. With a win Coffee County will play Lincoln County again at 7 PM in the first of a possible two games for the district championship. The if necessary game is scheduled for Thursday night. All Coffee County games will be broadcast on The Rooster 101.5, www.rooster1015.com, or the Rooster 101.5 app.
Lady Raider Lily Norman fires a pitch against Lincoln County on Monday night–photo by Clay Turner.
