The DeKalb County Tigers advanced to the semi-finals of the district tournament with a 55 to 29 win over Central Magnet Tuesday night at Sparta. Sonni Young scored 20 points in the game and went over 1,000 points for his career at DCHS. He now has 1007 points as a Tiger.
The Tigers, now 24-5 overall, will face the winner of the Upperman/York Institute matchup on Friday at 5:30 p.m. WJLE willl have LIVE coverage. The Bees and Dragons will face off Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
DC led 20 to 4 after the first period and held a 37 to 10 advantage by halftime, outscoring Central Magnet 17 to 6 in the second period. The Tigers outscored their opponents 8 to 6 in the third and led 45 to 16 after three. Central Magnet outscored DC 13 to 10 in the fourth but the Tigers won 55 to 29.
In addition to Sonni Young's 20 points, Braxton Atnip scored 8, Aaron Patterson 7, Lucas Phillips and Braxton Howell each with 6, Ethan Roller 5, and Zach Vincent with 3.
The Lady Tigers will meet Cannon County in the district tournament Wednesday night at 6:00 p.m. WJLE will have LIVE coverage. The district tournament is being held this week at the White County High School in Sparta.
The DCHS basketball teams wrapped up the regular season with road wins at White County Monday night.
The Lady Tigers won 42 to 33 and the Tigers beat the Warriors 63 to 53.
In the girls game, DC was down 13 to 3 after the first period but fought back for a 16 to 13 lead by halftime, outscoring White County 13 to 0 in the second quarter. The Lady Tigers were outscored 16 to 10 in the third period and fell behind 29 to 26. But in the fourth quarter, DC regained the advantage, outscoring White County 16 to 4 to get the 42 to 33 win.
Alex Meadows scored 17 for the Lady Tigers. Loren Cripps had 13. Chelsea Lewis 8 and Abbey Caldwell with 4.
For the boys, the Tigers trailed 16 to 14 after the first period but clawed back for a 30 to 26 edge by halftime, outscoring the Warriors 16 to 10 in the second quarter. The Tigers held a three point lead after the third period, 45 to 42, though White County outscored them 16 to 15. In the fourth quarter, DC outpaced the Warriors 18 to 11 and won 63 to 53.
Stephen Howell scored 24 and Sonni Young had 20 to lead the Tigers in scoring. Lucas Phillips scored 7. Braxton Atnip 4, Ethan Roller and Will Molander each with 3 and Braxton Howell had 2.
The district tournament opens tonight for the Tigers as they face Central Magnet at 7:30 p.m. WJLE will have LIVE coverage.
On Wednesday night, the Lady Tigers will meet Cannon County at 6:00 p.m.
The DeKalb County Tigers and Lady Tigers went out winners Saturday night closing the book on the home schedule of the regular season with wins over the visiting Gordonsville Tigers and Tigerettes on senior night in Smithville.
The Lady Tigers won 54 to 42 while the Tigers prevailed 59 to 49.
In the girls game, DC trailed 8 to 7 after the first period but grabbed a 23 to 15 lead by halftime, outscoring Gordonsville 16 to 7 in the second period. The Lady Tigers held a ten point lead, 36 to 26 after the third period, outscoring the visitors 13 to 11. DC went on to win 54 to 42, outscoring Gordonsville 18 to 16 in the fourth period.
Loren Cripps scored 22 points against Gordonsville. Alex Meadows had 9. Lydia Foutch 8. Chelsea Lewis 6. Abbey Caldwell 5 and Ashley Barnes 4.
In the boys game, DC led 15 to 7 after the first period and 29 to 19 at halftime, outscoring Gordonsville 14 to 12. Gordonsville outscored the Tigers 15 to 14 in the third period, still DC led 43 to 34 after three. DC won the fourth quarter 16 to 15 and won the game 59 to 49.
Stephen Howell scored 17 for DC. Sonni Young had 10. Braxton Howell 9. Ethan Roller and Will Molander each with 7. Lucas Phillips 4. Braxton Atnip 4 and Zach Vincent with 2.
DeKalb County will now compete in the district tournament which starts this week in Sparta at White County High School.
The Tigers will face Central Magnet Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. and the Lady Tigers will take on Cannon County Wednesday night at 6:00 p.m. WJLE will have LIVE coverage.
DeKalb County's Sonni Young has been named the Defensive Player of the Year in District 8 AA while Stephen Howell of DeKalb County shares the District's Co-Most Improved Player of the Year honor with Trey Salisbury of Smith County.
The All-District selections were announced Friday.
Livingston Academy's Logan Ramsey is the District's Most Valuable Player for boys while Upperman's Taylor Randolph took the MVP honor for girls.
For the boys, John McBride of York Institute was named Freshman of the Year while Jimmy Miller of Livingston Academy is the district's Coach of the Year.
Lindsey Reed of Cannon County is the girl's Defensive Player of the Year in the district. Sydney Staggs of Livingston Academy was named the district's Most Improved Player. Callie Hackett of Smith County is the Freshman of the Year and Dana McWilliams of Upperman received the Coach of the Year honor.
In addition to taking the Defensive Player of the Year award, Sonni Young of DeKalb County was also named to the All-District's 1st Team. Braxton Atnip made the 2nd Team.. Stephen Howell was named to the 3rd Team and Lucas Phillips and Will Molander received Honorable Mention. Braxton Howell was selected to the All Freshman Team.
Alex Meadows of the Lady Tigers made the All-District 2nd Team and Loren Cripps was selected to the All Freshman Team
The following are the All-District selections for both boys and girls in District 8AA
GIRLS
MVP - Taylor Randolph, Upperman
Defensive Player of the Year - Lindsey Reed, Cannon County
Most Improved Player - Sydney Staggs, Livingston Academy
Freshman of the Year - Callie Hackett, Smith County
Coach of the Year - Dana McWilliams, Upperman
1st Team
Abby Miller, Livingston Academy
Abbey Sissom, Cannon County
Callie Hackett, Smith County
Kat Carter, Upperman
Ashley Wright, York Institute
2nd Team
Lindsey Reed, Cannon County
Alex Meadows, DeKalb County
Sydney Staggs, Livingston Academy
Marlee Sells, Livingston Academy
Kelly Jones, York Institute
3rd Team
JoAnna Young, Cannon County
Claudia Smith, Central Magnet
Tricia Smith, Smith County
Kayla Williams, Livingston Academy
Rachel Conradi, Upperman
All Defensive Team
JoAnna Young, Cannon County
Abby Miller, Livingston Academy
Allison Dailey, Livingston Academy
Kristen Smith, Upperman
Kat Carter, Upperman
All Freshman Team
Erin McReynolds, Cannon County
Loren Cripps, DeKalb County
Kaylee Winningham, Livingston Academy
Claudia Smith, Central Magnet
BOYS
MVP - Logan Ramsey, Livingston Academy
Defensive Player of the Year - Sonni Young, DeKalb County
Co-Most Improved Player - Stephen Howell, DeKalb County/Trey Salisbury, Smith County
Freshman of the Year - John McBride, York Institute
Coach of the Year - Jimmy Miller, Livingston Academy
1st Team
Seth Farris, Upperman
Sonni Young, DeKalb County
Jordan Craighead, Smith County
Mason Ramsey, Livingston Academy
Gavan Cook, York Institute
2nd Team
Brock McCoin, Livingston Academy
Joseph Jones, Upperman
Trey Salisbury, Smith County
Braxton Atnip, DeKalb County
Logan Beaty, Livingston Academy
3rd Team
Stephen Howell, DeKalb County
Jordan Case, Upperman
Cory Henley, Cannon County
Jarrett Melton, Cannon County
Kevin Craighead, Smith County
Honorable Mention
Lucas Phillps & Will Molander, DeKalb County
Colby Reeder, Livingston Academy
Kevin Craighead, Beau Carr, Cody Webb & Sam Holliman - Smith County
Tyler McWilliams & Cody Devilanueva - Upperman
Corbin Patton & Jeffrey Rains - York Institute
All Defensive Team
Trey Salisbury, Smith County
Brock McCoin, Livingston Academy
Jordan Case, Upperman
Joseph Jones, Upperman
Colby Reeder, Livingston Academy
All Freshman Team
Braxton Howell, DeKalb County
Wade Eldridge, Livingston Academy
Loren Crowder, Livingston Academy
Hunter Shrum, Upperman
Garrett McReynolds, Cannon County
Steven Jennings and Ashli Chew were named the Most Valuable Players of the DeKalb Middle School basketball teams while Azya McCoy received the Most Valuable Cheerleader honor during the annual awards banquet Thursday night.
In addition to the MVP award, Jennings received awards for Best Offensive player and Best Ball Handler
Other Saints award winners are:
Seth Wright: Best Defensive Player and Most Improved
Noah Parsley: Best Rebounder and Best Team Player
Hustle Award and Best Rebounder: A.J. Mooneyham
Sixth Man Award: Gentry Harpole
Best Passer: Joey Moon
Chew, in addition to the MVP award, was named Best Rebounder
Other Lady Saints winners are:
Best Offensive Player and Best Free Throw Shooter: Morgan Pedigo
Best Defensive Player and Best Passer: Tyra Graham
Most Improved: Jaylin Bolding
Sixth Man: Hannah Panter and Susan Webb
Coaches Award: Caitlin Turner
Cheerleader Awards:
Most Valuable Cheerleader: Azya McCoy
Most Improved: Alyssa Sewell
Most Spirited: Carlee White
DEAR Coaches Award: Hannah Walker
(TOP PHOTO: Ashli Chew, Steven Jennings, Azya McCoy)
(SECOND PHOTO FROM TOP: SEATED, Tyra Graham and Ashli Chew; STANDING: Susan Webb, Hannah Panter, Caitlin Turner, Jaylin Bolding, and Morgan Pedigo)
(THIRD PHOTO FROM TOP: SEATED, Steven Jennings and Joey Moon; STANDING: Gentry Harpole, Noah Parsley, A.J. Mooneyham, and Seth Wright)
(BOTTOM PHOTO: SEATED, Hannah Walker and Carlee White; STANDING: Azya McCoy and Alyssa Sewell)
The DeKalb County Tigers, down to the Cannon County Lions by double digits in the fourth quarter battled back but came up short, losing to the Lions 74 to 70 in a district showdown Tuesday night in Smithville. The Lady Tigers lost 56 to 37.
Cannon County led 19 to 16 after the first period and 36 to 23 at halftime, outscoring the Tigers 17 to 7 in the second period. The Lions built on their lead in the third period, outscoring DC 16 to 14. By the end of the third period, Cannon County led 52 to 37. But in the fourth quarter, the Tigers got hot, outscoring the Lions 33 to 22 but it wasn't enough as Cannon County held on for the 74 to 70 win.
DC had five players in double figures including Ethan Roller with 15, Lucas Phillips 14, Sonni Young 12, and Braxton Atnip and Stephen Howell each with 10. Will Molander scored 5, and Zach Vincent and Braxton Howell each with 2.
The Cannon County girls led throughout in their game with the Lady Tigers. The score was 17 to 1 after the first period, 31 to 15 at halftime, 50 to 24 after three, and 56 to 37 for the final. Each team scored 14 points in the second period. Cannon County outpaced DC 19 to 9 in the third but were outscored by Cannon County in the fourth 13 to 6. Still, the Lionettes won comfortably,
Chelsea Lewis scored 12 for DeKalb County. Alex Meadows, Ashley Barnes, and Loren Cripps each had 6. Danielle Tyson 3, and Abbey Caldwell and Lydia Foutch each with 2,
DeKalb County will play their final home games Saturday night against Gordonsville and wrap up the regular season at White County Monday night. WJLE will have LIVE coverage.
The DeKalb County Lady Tigers came from behind in the fourth period to defeat the Central Magnet Tigerettes on the road Friday night 37 to 35 while the DC Tigers breezed past their opponents 65 to 28.
The Lady Tigers led 4 to 2 after the first quarter of their game, but fell behind 10 to 8 by halftime as they were outscored 8 to 4 in the second period. Each team scored 9 points in the third period and DC trailed 19 to 17 going into the fourth quarter. In the final period, DC outscored Central Magnet 20 to 16 and won 37 to 35.
Chelsea Lewis scored 17 points. Danielle Tyson had 8, Loren Cripps 6, and Alex Meadows and Ashley Barnes each scored 3.
The Tigers' game was never in doubt as DC rolled to a 28 to 9 lead by the end of the first period and 49 to 14 at halftime, outscoring Central Magnet 21 to 5 in the second quarter. DC outpaced Central Magnet 14 to 9 in the third period and had a forty point lead, 63 to 23 heading into the final period. Central Magnet edged the Tigers 5 to 2 in the fourth quarter but DeKalb County won easily 65 to 28.
Will Molander scored 8 points. Lucas Phillips, Stephen Howell, Ethan Roller, Braxton Atnip and Aaron Patterson each had 7 points. Sonni Young 6. Zach Vincent 5, Eli Lomas 3, and Braxton Howell, Austin Frazier, and Jordan Taylor each scored 2.
DeKalb County will host Cannon County on Tuesday night, February 7 starting with the girls game at 6:00 p.m. WJLE will have LIVE coverage.
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.
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