MATT TYSON

Staff Writer

Westwood Middle School girls’ soccer kicked off its state tournament journey with a road state sectional matchup Saturday. Taking on Hillsboro Middle School in Franklin, the Lady Rockets’ season ultimately came to an end in a hard-fought battle that finished with a 2-0 loss on penalty kicks.

Scoreless at the end of regulation, Westwood continued to fight through two five-minute overtime periods to leave the game at 0-0. The game went on to penalty kicks from there, with Hillsboro coming out on top for the sectional win.

The loss put Westwood’s final record on the season at 13-2-1. Wins for the Lady Rockets this year included a program-first region title, which they won 1-0 over Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts last Monday.

Thursday, Oct. 1 results

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL

CHS falls to Lawrence County

The Lady Raiders closed out the regular season with a home match against district foe Lawrence County Thursday. Despite taking the first set 25-22, Coffee County lost the next three sets to lose the match 3-1.

The loss put Coffee County at 17-14 on the season and 6-6 within the district.

The Lady Raiders now turn their attention to the Class 3A District 9 tournament, which will be held at Coffee County Central High School.

No. 4 seed Coffee County will open the tournament against No. 5 seed Columbia at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ SOCCER

Lady Raiders tie with Cascade

Coffee County returned to Raider Academy for a home game against Cascade Thursday night.

Both teams came away with one goal each on the way to a 1-1 draw.

The result put Coffee County at 4-8-2 overall. The Lady Raiders remain at home to take on Cannon County for their senior night at 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Coffee County’s Class 3A District 6 tournament opener on the road against Columbia will follow at 6 p.m. Thursday.