WCMS Pioneers fall to Coffee County

The Warren County Middle School Pioneers did everything they could to keep pace with the Coffee County Red Raiders on the road, but the Pioneers fell, 41-21. 

The Pioneers started out with a lot of intensity on defense forcing a few turnovers early in the first quarter but ultimately could not find the bottom of the net on the offensive end, making it difficult to turn defensive stops into points. Although, the Pioneers did fight hard to keep a 6 point game entering into the second quarter, 10-4. 

As the second quarter got underway, Coffee County found a rhythm and went on a run to build the lead. The Pioneers refused to back down, continuing to battle on both ends of the floor to keep the game within reach. The Pioneers managed to limit the damage and entered the half trailing by seven points, 17-10. 

After the half, Coffee County found another burst of energy to go on a run and build separation on the scoreboard. Warren County called a timeout in an effort to slow the Red Raiders momentum and regroup. After the timeout, the Pioneers returned to the floor and forced a few turnovers but still struggled to get the ball through the net. The Red Raiders also found a way to force the Pioneers to make more turnovers as the game progressed.

Warren County entered the fourth quarter down, 33-16.

Entering the fourth quarter, Warren County knew they would need an extra push to make a comeback. The Pioneers did everything they could to cut into the deficit but the Red Raiders had pulled ahead too far.

Despite the final score, Warren County continued to fight until the final buzzer, falling to Coffee County, 41-21. 

Drew Templeton let the Pioneers offensively tonight with 12 points, while Braylen Locke contributed 7 points, hitting one three-pointer.