Stories from Monday, November 28, 2011

Shelbyville Central took command early and never looked back in a 59-37 win over Giles County in the Forrest Thanksgiving Tournament in Chapel Hill on Friday. The Eaglettes (3-1) posted leads of 16-6 at the end of the first quarter, 30-15 by intermission and 46-24 going into the fourth stanza...

In a game dominated by superior perimeter shooting, Lincoln County knocked down 10 three-pointers in a 72-51 win over the Cascade Lady Champions on Friday afternoon. "We knew coming in that Lincoln County would press us. We didn't do a good job handling the pressure early," said Cacsade coach Chad Spencer...

Lewis T. Prince Jr., 61, of Shelbyville, died Monday morning at Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro following a short illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Doak-Howell Funeral Home.

Livingston Academy brought a full-court, in-your-face press that proved to be too much for the Shelbyville Central Eaglettes to overcome on Saturday morning. Central struggled with turnovers all four quarters, while Livingston found success on just about every part of the floor...

Shirley Perrell Crick, 66, of Eagleville died Saturday. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Lawrence Funeral Home in Chapel Hill with the Rev. Joe Carpenter officiating. Burial will follow at Cothran Cemetery in Bedford County. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Monday.

MURFREESBORO - Shelbyville Central finally got to play its first game of the season and the Golden Eagles looked a little rusty on both ends of the court in a 64-32 loss to talented Wilson Central in the Siegel Venture Express Tournament on Friday night...

After a tough loss to BGA last week, the Webb Feet refocused their efforts on competing in the Cannon County Thanksgiving tournament. In its first game, Webb fought and competed fairly evenly with a talented Smith County team. Although the Feet were able to compete against Smith County for much of the game, the Owls took advantage of a 20-point fourth quarter to cruise to a 59-32 victory on Friday night...

Spending a nice summer afternoon with two of my granddaughters, Trinity and Kara, on the greenway in Murfreesboro. Kara was getting a little tired!

Cordie Vera Prince, age 83, of Shelbyville died Monday morning at Heritage Medical Center following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Doak-Howell Funeral Home with Bill Doak officiating. Burial will follow at Hazel Cemetery. Visitation will be held 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.