South Lawrence Basketball Teams Suffer First Losses of Season at E.O. Coffman
LAWRENCEBURG, Tenn. – The South Lawrence girls’ and boys’ basketball teams saw their undefeated starts to the 2026-27 season come to an end Thursday night, November 5, as both teams suffered road losses against E.O. Coffman in Lawrenceburg.
The Lady Stallions fell 47-34 in the girls’ contest, while the Stallions dropped a 49-36 decision in the boys’ matchup.
Both South Lawrence teams entered Thursday’s games with identical 3-0 records after opening the season with victories over Leoma, Ethridge and Mars Hill.
Lady Stallions Fall to E.O. Coffman, 47-34
South Lawrence faced its toughest challenge of the young season Thursday night as E.O. Coffman maintained an early advantage and gradually extended its lead throughout the contest.
The Lady Stallions trailed 10-7 after the opening quarter but remained within striking distance during the second period. Coffman held a 21-16 advantage at halftime, leaving South Lawrence just five points behind heading into the second half.
However, the third quarter proved difficult for the Lady Stallions. E.O. Coffman outscored South Lawrence 12-8 during the period, stretching its advantage to 33-24 entering the final quarter.
South Lawrence continued battling in the fourth, putting up 10 additional points, but Coffman answered with 14 to secure the 47-34 victory.
Soleil James led the Lady Stallions offensively with 12 points, while Izzy Tate Methvin followed closely with 11. The two combined for 23 of South Lawrence’s 34 points.
Emmy Wright contributed seven points, Reese Rutledge added three, and Molly Brooke Stone finished with one.
The loss marked the Lady Stallions’ first defeat of the season after three consecutive victories.
South Lawrence scoring: Soleil James 12, Izzy Tate Methvin 11, Emmy Wright 7, Reese Rutledge 3, Molly Brooke Stone 1.
Stallions Start Strong but Fall to E.O. Coffman, 49-36
The South Lawrence boys opened their matchup with E.O. Coffman on a positive note, taking a narrow lead after the first quarter before the home team gained control during the second period.
The Stallions held a 14-13 advantage after the opening quarter, setting the stage for what initially appeared to be a closely contested matchup.
However, E.O. Coffman responded with a strong second quarter, outscoring South Lawrence 16-8 to turn its one-point deficit into a 29-22 halftime lead.
Both teams scored nine points in the third quarter, allowing Coffman to maintain its seven-point advantage at 38-31 entering the final period.
South Lawrence struggled to find the basket in the fourth quarter, managing just five points while Coffman added 11 to close out the 49-36 victory.
Briggs Gordon led the Stallions in scoring with 11 points, followed by Ryker James with nine.
Madden Johns added six points, while Hank Hood contributed five. Huntley Daniels finished with four points, and Corbin Roberson added one.
The loss also marked the Stallions’ first defeat of the season, bringing their record to 3-1.
South Lawrence scoring: Briggs Gordon 11, Ryker James 9, Madden Johns 6, Hank Hood 5, Huntley Daniels 4, Corbin Roberson 1.
South Lawrence Looks to Bounce Back
Thursday’s losses represented the first setbacks of the season for both South Lawrence basketball teams after impressive starts that included three consecutive victories.
Both teams now hold 3-1 records as they continue their 2026-27 basketball campaigns.
Although neither team was able to come away with a victory at E.O. Coffman, the early-season experience provides an opportunity for both squads to make adjustments as they prepare for the challenges ahead.
Up Next
Both South Lawrence basketball teams will return to action Monday, November 9, when they travel to New Prospect.
The boys’ junior varsity game is scheduled for 4:30 p.m., followed by the girls’ varsity contest at 6:00 p.m. and the boys’ varsity game at 7:00 p.m.
The Lady Stallions and Stallions will look to bounce back and return to the win column as they continue their early-season schedules.
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