Sports

Special needs athletes from across the area gathered at the Tullahoma Special Olympics, recently held at Watkins Stadium. Coordinated with Special Olympics Tennessee Area 13, nearly 800 Olympians from Coffee, Franklin, Bedford, Moore, and Lincoln counties competed in a variety of events. Now in its 49th year, the Special Olympics continues to give both child and adult competitors the opportunity to demonstrate courage, joy, and camaraderie with their families, fellow Olympians, and the community.

Lincoln County softball’s win streak came to an end May 13. The Lady Falcons were defeated in a road contest for the 4A Region 3 championship.

L incoln County softball had no trouble through the 4A District 6 tournament. The Lady Falcons dominated their three games by a combined score of 25-2 to claim the district championship Up first was a 10-0 run rule victory of Shelbyville in five innings. That was followed by another shutout, this time 8-0 over Warren County.