Falcon Baseball finishes No. 2 in district

Lincoln County High School’s Carson Haney went 3-for-3 at the plate in the Falcons’ 6-3 home win last week over Coffee County. Haney opened with a triple, followed by two singles, and finished with two RBIs. The win secures home-field advantage in this week’s district tournament. LCHS had dropped the first game of the series to the Red Raiders, 5-2, on Monday night. On Thursday, the Falcons defeated Lawrence County 3-1. In this week’s tournament, Lincoln County will host Shelbyville in a bestof- three series on Friday. Game time is to be announced later. —Paul Henry photo
AUSTIN COLLETTE Sports writer

Lincoln County baseball wrapped up their regular season last week. The Falcons went 2-1, locking up the No. 2 seed for the district tournament.

The week began with a sour 2-6 loss at Coffee County. The Red Raiders scored five in the first inning and held on the rest of the way.

Lincoln County responded the next night, leading 6-0 early against Coffee County. Despite allowing three runs near the end, the Falcons managed to win 6-3 for the district series tie.

The regular season ended with Lincoln County claiming a 3-1 victory over Giles County. The Falcons put up all their runs in the first inning.

Marshall Smith went 5.1 innings against Lawrence County, wiggling off the hook several times, including bases loaded in the second inning. Carson Haney came in relief for the five-out save.

Lincoln County finishes the regular season 25-8 overall and the No. 2 seed for the district tournament. The Falcons will host a 3-game semifinal series against Shelbyville to determine who plays for the district championship.

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