The Lady Tigers rallied in the fourth quarter but watched another close game slip away Tuesday night as they lost to the visiting York Institute Lady Dragons 51 to 48. The Tigers won 69 to 56.
In the girls game, DC trailed 9 to 6 after the first period and 22 to 17 by halftime, being outscored 13 to 11 in the second period. York Institute extended its lead to 38 to 29 by the close of the third quarter, outscoring DC 16 to 12. In the fourth quarter the Lady Tigers rallied, outscoring the Lady Dragons 19 to 13 but lost by three, 51 to 48.
Two Lady Tigers were in double figures with Alex Meadows scoring 18 and Chelsea Lewis with 15. Loren Cripps had 6. Danielle Tyson 4. Abbey Caldwell 3 and Ashley Barnes 2.
For the boys, the Tigers opened up a 24 to 10 lead after the first period and though outscored 15 to 12 in the second quarter, led 36 to 25 by halftime. DC outpaced the Dragons 16 to 10 in the third period and expanded the lead to 52 to 35. The Dragons drew closer in the fourth period, outscoring the Tigers 21 to 17 but not close enough as DeKalb County won 69 to 56.
Sonni Young led the Tigers with 17. Braxton Atnip, Lucas Phillips, and Stephen Howell each scored 12. Eli Lomas had 8. Will Molander 5. Ethan Roller 2 and Braxton Howell with 1.
DeKalb County will be at Central Magnet Friday night, starting with the girls game at 6:00 p.m. WJLE plans LIVE coverage.
The DeKalb County Lady Tigers came close to knocking off the top team in the state in Class AA basketball Friday night but fell just short, losing 47 to 42 to the Upperman Lady Bees in Smithville. The Tigers improved their record with a 56 to 50 win over the Bees
The girls game was close throughout with DC leading 15 to 12 after the first period. Upperman outscored the Lady Tigers 14 to 10 in the second to grab a 26 to 25 halftime lead. The Lady Bees built a four point lead by the end of the third quarter, outscoring DC 14 to 11 in that period. The visitors went on to win 47 to 42, outscoring DC 7 to 6 in the fourth period.
Alex Meadows scored 13 for the Lady Tigers. Chelsea Lewis had 12. Loren Cripps 9. Ashley Barnes 6 and Lydia Foutch with 2.
The Tigers held a lead on Upperman through the boys game, leading 10 to 8 after the first period and 27 to 14 at halftime, outscoring the Bees 17 to 6 in the second quarter. Upperman mounted a comeback attempt in the third period, outscoring the Tigers 19 to 10 but still trailed 37 to 33 after three. DC held off the Bees 19 to 17 in the fourth period and won 56 to 50
Stephen Howell had 19 points for the Tigers. Braxton Howell 11. Braxton Atnip and Lucas Phillips each with 5 and Will Molander and Sonni Young each with 4 points.
The Tigers are now 19-4 overall and 7-2 in the district while the Lady Tigers fall to 10-13 on the season and 1-8 in district play.
DeKalb County will host York Institute Tuesday night, January 31 and travel to Central Magnet on Friday night, February 3. Action starts with the girls games at 6:00 p.m. WJLE will have LIVE coverage.
The DCHS basketball teams won the battle of the felines Thursday night winning at Gordonsville in both games. The Lady Tigers opened with a 46 to 38 win while the Tigers completed the sweep of the night with a 63 to 35 victory.
In the girls game, DC led 13 to 8 after the first period and 26 to 17 by halftime, outscoring Gordonsville 13 to 9 in the second quarter. The Lady Tigers maintained their lead in a low scoring third period, edging Gordonsville 5 to 3 to extend their advantage to 31 to 20 by the close of the quarter. Gordonsville outscored DC in the fourth quarter 18 to 15 but the Lady Tigers still won comfortably 46 to 38.
Loren Cripps led the Lady Tigers in scoring with 16 points. Chelsea Lewis had 11. Abbey Caldwell 6. Alex Meadows 5. Danielle Tyson 4. Ashley Barnes 3 and Lydia Foutch added 1.
The Tigers opened up a ten point lead over Gordonsville by the end of the first period, leading 14 to 4. Gordonsville closed the gap in the second quarter, outscoring the Tigers 15 to 10 but still trailed DC 24 to 19 by halftime. The black and gold Tigers had a strong third quarter, outgunning Gordonsville 27 to 7 expanding their lead to 51 to 26 heading into the fourth quarter. DC went on to seal the deal in the final stanza 63 to 35, outscoring Gordonsville 12 to 9
Sonni Young led the way for the Tigers with 18 points. Stephen Howell had 11. Will Molander 9. Andrew Atnip 7. Ethan Roller and Lucas Phillips each with 6 and Eli Lomas and Zach Bandy each scored 2.
DeKalb County will host Upperman tonight (Friday) starting with the girls game at 6:00 p.m. WJLE will have LIVE coverage.
The DeKalb County Tigers won in another close game Tuesday night, this time defeating the Livingston Academy Wildcats 67 to 65 on the road. The Lady Tigers lost 79 to 35.
For the boys, the Tigers led 18 to 13 after the first period and 38 to 36 at halftime, as the Wildcats outscored DC 23 to 20 in the second quarter. Livingston Academy pulled ahead 52 to 51 by the end of the third quarter, outscoring DC 16 to 13. But in the fourth period, the Tigers jumped back out front and won 67 to 65, outscoring the Wildcats 16 to 13.
Sonni Young had 28 points to lead the Tigers to the win. Stephen Howell had 15. Will Molander 11. Braxton Atnip 7 and Eli Lomas 6.
In the girls game, Livingston Academy took control early, outscoring DC 17 to 5 in the first period and 21 to 7 in the second quarter building a 38 to 12 halftime advantage. The Lady Wildcats outscored DC 17 to 8 in the third period and led 55 to 20 after three. In the fourth period, Livingston Academy outpaced DC 24 to 15 and won 79 to 35.
Alex Meadows scored 13 for the Lady Tigers. Chelsea Lewis and Danielle Tyson each scored 8 while Samantha Sircy, Ashley Barnes, and Loren Cripps each scored 2.
DeKalb County will be at Gordonsville Thursday night and host Upperman on Friday night.
Offensive, defensive, and kicking standout Zach Taylor, a senior, was named Most Valuable Player of the 2011 DeKalb County High School Football Team during the annual Awards Banquet held Saturday night at the Smithville First Baptist Church Life Enrichment Center building. The awards were sponsored by Liberty State Bank
The award was presented to Taylor by Coach Steve Trapp. Taylor helped lead the Tigers to an overall 8-3 record in 2011 including a home state play-off game. "He had statistics in almost every category that you can imagine," said Coach Trapp. "Kicking was definitely a weapon for us this year. He punted the ball. We didn't give up one punt return yard all year. Nobody caught a punt and returned it for one yard. A lot of that was him angling away and him executing the game plan we had. He did a great job in that category. And being able to kick field goals the way he did. In high school, it's definitely a weapon. He had four field goals of over forty yards with a long of forty seven yards and that is a huge weapon to have in high school. He had eight or ten touchbacks as well. But what he did on the offensive side of the ball and then what he did on the defensive side of the ball was a lot to talk about as well. He is definitely a player that deserves and has earned the MVP award," said Coach Trapp
Meanwhile, Heather Hughes, a senior, was named Most Valuable Cheerleader. The presentation was made by Cheer Coaches Amanda Fuller and Sonya House. "I am very proud of her as I am the whole squad. She is a wonderful cheerleader. You couldn't ask for a better girl. She is a 4.0 student and a wonderful person, very kind to others and extremely talented. For all those reasons she received the Most Valuable Cheerleader award," said Coach Fuller
Other individual Football Player Awards are as follows:
Offensive Player-Lucas Phillips
Offensive Lineman-Matt Boss
Offensive Back- Dylan Freeney
Receiver-Will Molander
Defensive Player-Sebastian Phillips
Defensive Lineman-Jake Odom
Linebacker-Cody Puckett
Defensive Back-Alex Hayes
Special Teams Player-Conner Apple
Most Improved-Spencer Stanfield
MVP-Zach Taylor
Coach Clay Edwards Memorial Tiger Pride Award-Sebastian Phillips
Individual Cheer Awards are as follows:
Best Stunts-Heather Hughes
Most Spirited-Elizabeth Mason
Best Jumps- Johnna Roller
Best Dance-Taylor Cantrell
Most Improved-Darrian Turner
MVC-Heather Hughes
DEAR (Dedication, Enthusiasm, Attitude, and Responsibility)-Kidman Puckett
(TOP Photo: 2011 DCHS Football Most Valuable Player Zach Taylor and Most Valuable Cheerleader Heather Hughes)
(Second Photo from Top: DCHS Football Winners: Seated- Dylan Freeney, Alex Hayes, Zach Taylor, Will Molander, Spencer Stanfield; Back Row- Lucas Phillips, Cody Puckett, Matt Boss, Jake Odom, Conner Apple, Sebastian Phillips)
(Third Photo from Top: DCHS Football Cheerleader Winners: Darrian Turner -Most Improved, Taylor Cantrell-Dance, Heather Hughes- MVC-Stunts, Johnna Roller- Jumps, Kidman Puckett-DEAR Award, Elizabeth Mason-Most Spirited)
(Bottom Photo: Clay Edwards Memorial Tiger Pride Award Winner Sebastian Phillips (second from left) with wife and children of Clay, Abram, Tena, and Sarah Edwards)
The Tigers won in a blow out 68 to 40 but the Lady Tigers lost a squeaker 42 to 41 to Warren County Tuesday night in Smithville.
In the first game, the two teams played to a 13 all tie by the end of the first quarter. Warren County edged DC 10 to 8 in the second quarter to take a 23 to 21 lead at halftime. The Lady Tigers had a good showing in the third quarter, outscoring Warren County 15 to 7 to take the lead 36 to 30 going into the fourth period. But in the final stanza, Warren County outscored DC 12 to 5 and won 42 to 41.
Alex Meadows and Abbey Caldwell each scored 10 points for the Lady Tigers. Chelsea Lewis had 8. Loren Cripps 7 and Ashley Barnes and Raye Baker each scored 3.
In the nightcap, Warren County led 14 to 12 after the first period but the game was tied at 24 all by halftime, as the Tigers outscored the Pioneers 12 to 10 in the second quarter. DC owned the third period, out gunning the Pioneers 24 to 2 to take a 48 to 26 lead after the third period. The Tigers went on to win 68 to 40, outscoring Warren County 20 to 14 in the fourth period.
Stephen Howell led the Tigers in scoring with 19 points. Sonni Young had 15. Braxton Atnip and Ethan Roller each scored 9. Zach Vincent had 5. Eli Lomas and Lucas Phillips each scored 4 and Will Molander had 3
DeKalb County will be at Smith County Friday night. Action starts with the girls game at 6:00 p.m. WJLE will have LIVE coverage.
Gabriel Christian took DeKalb County to overtime before falling to the Tigers 78 to 73 Saturday night in Smithville. The Lady Tigers won easily 53 to 24.
In the boys game, DC trailed 14 to 13 after the first period and 27 to 22 at halftime, after being outscored 13 to 9 in the second period. DC took a 45 to 41 lead after the third period, outscoring the visitors 23 to 14. The game was tied at 65 apiece by the end of regulation as Gabriel Christian outscored the Tigers 24 to 20. DC won in overtime 78 to 73, outlasting the visitors 13 to 8.
Stephen Howell scored 30 points for the Tigers. Sonni Young had 18. Will Molander 12. Lucas Phillips 6. Ethan Roller and Eli Lomas each scored 5 and Braxton Howell added 2.
For the girls, DC led 19 to 4 after the first period and 27 to 8 at halftime, outscoring Gabriel Christian 8 to 4 in the second period. The Lady Tigers extended their lead in the third period, outscoring the visitors 9 to 6 to take a 36 to 14 lead into the fourth quarter. DC went onto win 53 to 24, outscoring Gabriel Christian 17 to 10 in the fourth period.
Samantha Sircy scored 11 points for DeKalb County. Loren Cripps had 9. Raye Baker and Alex Meadows each had 8. Chelsea Lewis 7. Ashley Barnes 4 and Chelsea Cantrell, Abbey Caldwell, and Danielle Tyson each scored 2.
DeKalb County will host Warren County Tuesday night starting with the girls game at 6:00 p.m. WJLE will have LIVE coverage.
The Lady Tigers got their first district win of the season Tuesday night at home, beating Central Magnet 55 to 42. The Tigers also won 80 to 25.
In the girls game, DC trailed 8 to 6 after the first period and 23 to 20 at halftime. The Lady Tigers were outscored 15 to 14 in the second period. DC fought back in the second half, outscoring Central Magnet 18 to 12 in the third period to take a 38 to 35 lead after three. The Lady Tigers extended the lead in the fourth quarter 17 to 7 and won 55 to 42.
Alex Meadows had 21 points for the Lady Tigers. Loren Cripps 10, Abbey Caldwell 9, Raye Baker 6, Danielle Tyson 4, Chelsea Lewis 3, and Lydia Foutch 2
In the nightcap, the Tigers led 27 to 7 after the first period and built a 47 to 13 advantage by halftime, outscoring Central Magnet 20 to 6 in the second quarter. The Tigers extended their lead in the third period 71 to 24, outscoring their district opponents 24 to 11. The black and gold went on to win 80 to 25, outscoring Central Magnet 9 to 1 in the fourth period.
Sonni Young had 29 points for the Tigers. Ethan Roller 10. Braxton Atnip and Will Molander each with 9. Stephen Howell 8. Eli Lomas 5. Zach Bandy and Zach Vincent each with 3 points, and Jordan Taylor and Justin Bone each scored 2.
DeKalb County will host Gabriel Christian Saturday starting with the girls game at 5:00 p.m. WJLE will have LIVE coverage.
The DeKalb County Tigers knocked off the White County Warriors 63 to 36 while the Lady Tigers took the Warriorettes to overtime before losing 54 to 52 Saturday night in Smithville.
In the girls game DeKalb County trailed 17 to 9 after the first period but outscored White County 14 to 12 in the second quarter to trim the Warriorettes lead to 29 to 23 by halftime. DC drew even closer in the third period outscoring the visitors 8 to 6 to trail 35 to 31 going into the fourth period. The Lady Tigers outscored White County 14 to 10 in the fourth for a 45 all tie by the end of regulation. In the overtime, White County edged DC 9 to 7 and won 54 to 52
Chelsea Lewis scored 16 for the Lady Tigers. Loren Cripps had 13. Alex Meadows 12, Danielle Tyson 6, and Raye Baker with 5.
The DeKalb County Tigers and Lady Tigers dropped their district games to the Upperman Bees Friday night at Baxter with the girls falling 50 to 18 and the boys suffering a 63 to 35 setback.
For the girls, DC trailed 11 to 8 after the first period and 23 to 8 at halftime after being shutout 12 to 0 in the second quarter. Upperman outscored the Lady Tigers 10 to 4 in the third and led 33 to 12 heading into the fourth quarter. From there, Upperman outscored DC 17 to 6 and won 50 to 18.
Alex Meadows had 6 points for DeKalb County. Danielle Tyson scored 4. Abbey Caldwell had 3, Raye Baker and Lydia Foutch each scored 2 and Chelsea Lewis added 1 point.
In the nightcap, the Tigers got off to a good start, outscoring the Bees 12 to 9. But Upperman took the lead in the second period outscoring DC 15 to 8 and the halftime score was 24 to 20 in favor of the Bees. Upperman edged the Tigers 16 to 12 and extended their lead to 40 to 32 by the end of the third period. The Bees owned the fourth quarter, outscoring DC 23 to 3 and won 63 to 35
Sonni Young led the Tigers with 12 points. Braxton Atnip scored 7. Braxton Howell and Lucas Phillips each scored 4. Stephen Howell and Aaron Patterson each had 3 points and Eli Lomas scored 2.
DeKalb County will host White County tonight (Saturday) starting with the girls game at 6:00 p.m. WJLE will have LIVE coverage.
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