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Lucas Phillips Named Tiger Football MVP; Callie Gash is Most Valuable Cheerleader

Callie Gash and Lucas Phillips
Jacob Parsley Receives Clay Edwards Memorial Tiger Pride Award
Tiger Football Player Award Winners
Tiger Football Cheerleader Award Winners

Senior Quarterback Lucas Phillips was named Most Valuable Player of the 2012 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 MVP trophy was presented to Phillips by Coach Steve Trapp. Phillips helped lead the Tigers to an overall 10-2 record and another appearance in the state play-offs in 2012. The team won its first ever home playoff game but was eliminated the following week in the second round at Livingston Academy. Coach Trapp said Phillips had 5,368 yards passing for his high school career and threw for 71 touchdowns in twenty eight games played. Phillips rushed for 1,307 yards on 263 carries and scored thirteen rushing touchdowns. "He has been an absolute pleasure to coach", said Coach Trapp. "He has one of the highest competitive spirits I have ever had in a player and that's why he was perfect to play quarterback for us. To get a quarterback to play in our system and do what he did is very special. It's a lot of work. Its different from any other position. And what he knew about defenses and offenses I think will help make him be a special player on the next level," said Coach Trapp.

Phillips set the following school records at DCHS:
Most passing touchdowns in a game: (7 TD's against White County in 2012)
Most passing yards in a game: (420 yards against York Institute in his first career start)
Best season completion percentage in 2012 (almost 60%)
Number one in DCHS history with single season passing touchdowns (43)
Number two in DCHS history in touchdown passes for a career (71)
Number two in pass and rush touchdowns in a career (84)
Number one in pass and rush touchdowns in a season (49)
Number two in DCHS history for total offense in a season at 3,434 yards

2010 Team voted Offensive Back of the Year
2011 District 8-AA Most Outstanding Quarterback
2011 Upper Cumberland 1st Team Offense
2011 Team Voted Offensive Player of the Year
2012 Twice voted Upper Cumberland Region Player of the Week
2012 DTC Sports Player of the Week
2012 DTC Player of the Year
2012 District 8-AA Offensive Player of the Year
2012 Upper Cumberland 1st Team Offense
Pre-Season Academic All American

Phillips' state records:
TSSAA- #5 single season passing touchdowns in 2012 (43)
TSSAA-#4 single game passing touchdowns (7)
TSSAA-#6 for touchdown passes in a career (71)
TSSAA-#9 in pass and rush touchdowns in a career (84)
TSSAA-#6 in pass and rush touchdowns in a season (49)
TSSAA- #10 for 3,434 yards of total offense in a season

Meanwhile, Senior Callie Gash was named Most Valuable Cheerleader. The presentation was made by Cheer Coaches Amanda Fuller and Sonya House. "This award is voted on by the girls," said Fuller. " We probably knew this from day one that she was going to be our go to girl. She was the number one at try-outs and had the highest score and for that reason we were going to her as our captain. We worried sometimes that maybe we were putting too much on her but I think she wanted the responsibility . She did an excellent job at everything. We watched her excel so much as a cheerleader and as a captain and we are truly going to miss her," said Fuller.

"When she made the squad her freshman year she really didn't speak that much," said House. "She was quiet, timid and shy. But I saw a spark there that I wanted to bring out. I kinda took her under my wing and by her junior year she became more vocal and demanding. She became a mini me. My child. My heart. She might have taken this year on her shoulders but she carried it with style and I could not be more proud of my angel," said House.

Other individual Football Player Awards are as follows:

Offensive Player-Will Molander
Offensive Lineman-Matt Boss
Offensive Back- Chris Chapman
Receiver-Sonni Fullilove
Defensive Player-Cody Puckett
Defensive Lineman-Eli Gill
Linebacker-Conner Apple
Defensive Back-Alex Hayes
Special Teams Player-Devonta Milan
Most Improved-Spencer Stanfield
MVP-Lucas Phillips
Coach Clay Edwards Memorial Tiger Pride Award-Jacob Parsley

Individual Cheer Awards are as follows:

Best Stunts-Chelsea Lewis
Most Spirited-Elizabeth Mason
Best Jumps- Taylor Marshall
Best Dance-Cassi Lester
Most Improved- Carlee White and Hannah Walker
MVC-Callie Gash
DEAR (Dedication, Enthusiasm, Attitude, and Responsibility)-Grace Webb

(TOP PHOTO: Tiger Football Most Valuable Cheerleader Callie Gash and Most Valuable Player Lucas Phillips)

(SECOND PHOTO FROM TOP: Clay Edwards Memorial Tiger Pride Award Winner Jacob Parsley (second from left) pictured with wife and children of Clay, Tena , Abram, and Sarah Edwards)

(THIRD PHOTO FROM TOP: Football Awards:(FR) Spencer Stanfield, Alex Hayes, Lucas Phillips, Will Molander, Chris Chapman, Jacob Parsley (BR) Devonta Milan, Cody Puckett, Eli Gill, Sonni Fullilove, Matt Boss, Conner Apple)

(BOTTOM PHOTO: Football Cheerleaders:(FR)- Grace Webb-DEAR; Cassi Lester-Dance, Callie Gash (MVC), Chelsea Lewis-Stunts; (BR)Taylor Marshall-Jumps, Carlee White & Hannah Walker-Improved, Elizabeth Mason-Spirited)

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Tigers Still Perfect in the District

The DeKalb County Tigers kept their district record perfect with a 79 to 48 win over the Smith County Owls Friday night in Smithville. The Lady Tigers are still in search of their first district victory of the season after dropping a 41 to 25 decision to the Owlettes.

In the girls game. DC trailed 8 to 5 after the first period, 21 to 8 at halftime, and 29 to 13 after the third period before losing to 41 to 25.

Chelsea Lewis scored 13 points. Ashli Chew had 4. Paige Winningham and Abbey Caldwell each scored 3 and Lydia Foutch added 2 points.

For the boys, DeKalb County led 14 to 12 after the first period, 32 to 19 at halftime, and 55 to 34 after the third period before going on to win 79 to 48.

Braxton Atnip led the team in scoring with 21 points. Sonni Fullilove had 19. Justin Bone and Ethan Roller each scored 9. Stephen Howell 7, Lucas Phillips 5, and Zach Vincent, Eli Lomas, and Aaron Patterson each scored 3 points

The Tigers are 20-3 overall and 7-0 in district play. The Lady Tigers are 13-10 on the season with a 0-7 district record. DeKalb County will host Livingston Academy Tuesday night starting with the girls game at 6:00 p.m. WJLE will have LIVE coverage.

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DC Wins at Warren County

The DeKalb County Tigers and Lady Tigers got the best of their Warren County neighbors Tuesday night winning both games in McMinnville.

For the girls, DC brought home a 45 to 30 win while the Tigers triumphed 67 to 48.

The Lady Tigers trailed 6 to 5 after the first period but led 14 to 11 at halftime and 30 to 25 after the third period before going on to win 45 to 30

Loren Cripps had 14 points. Ashli Chew scored 10 points, Abbey Caldwell 8, Paige Winningham 6, Chelsea Lewis 5, and Lydia Foutch with 2 points.

The Tigers found themselves down 19 to 14 after the first period but grabbed a 38 to 32 halftime lead. DC was up 53 to 40 after the third period and went on to win 67 to 48.

Braxton Atnip scored 18. Stephen Howell 14. Zach Vincent and Sonni Fullilove each with 9. Justin Bone 7, Lucas Phillips 5, Ethan Roller 4, and Will Molander 1.

DeKalb County will host Smith County Friday night starting with the girls game at 6:00 p.m.

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Lady Tigers Snap Losing Skid Against Chattanooga Patriots

The DCHS Lady Tigers got back in the win column while the Tigers continued their winning ways on the road against the Chattanooga Patriots Friday night.

In the boys game, the Tigers led 15 to 14 after the first period, trailed 28 to 26 at halftime, and pulled ahead 48 to 39 after the third period before winning 69 to 53.

Stephen Howell led the team in scoring with 19 points. Sonni Fullilove and Braxton Atnip each scored 17. Ethan Roller 8, Lucas Phillips 6 and Justin Bone with 2 points.

The Lady Tigers led 16 to 10 after the first period of the girls game, 27 to 15 at halftime, and 55 to 21 after the third period, and won 72 to 28.

McKenzie Poteete scored 15, Abbey Caldwell 13, Chelsea Lewis 12, Paige Winningham 12, Morgan Pedigo 9, Loren Cripps 7, and Lydia Foutch 4.

DeKalb County visits Warren County Tuesday night. WJLE will have LIVE coverage starting with the girls game at 6:00 p.m.

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Tigers Cruise to Victory at Central Magnet

The DeKalb County Tigers cruised to a 71 to 47 win at Central Magnet Tuesday night while the Lady Tigers lost 54 to 26.

The Tigers led 15 to 3 after the first period, 36 to 28 at halftime, and 57 to 38 after the third period before winning 71 to 47.

Braxton Atnip and Ethan Roller each scored 17 points. Justin Bone had 13 points. Sonni Fullilove 7, Lucas Phillips 6, Eli Lomas 5 and Will Molander and Zach Vincent each with 3 points.

The Lady Tigers trailed 15 to 6 after the first period, 29 to 12 at halftime, and 41 to 20 after the third period before losing 54 to 26.

Loren Cripps scored 9 points. Chelsea Lewis 6. Ashli Chew 5 and Abbey Caldwell and Morgan Pedigo each with 3.

DeKalb County will visit the Chattanooga Patriots Friday night starting with the girls game at 6:00 p.m. WJLE will have LIVE coverage.

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Tigers Top Bees in Overtime, Lady Tigers Lose Another Close One

DeKalb County and Upperman battled to overtime but the Tigers prevailed, winning 69 to 65 Friday night in Smithville to keep their district record perfect on the season The Lady Tigers came up short in their game losing 35 to 32.

The Tigers trailed 19 to 17 after the first period, 32 to 25 at halftime, and 40 to 37 after the third period. The game was tied at 60 by the end of regulation. DC went on to win 69 to 65 in overtime.

Braxton Atnip led the Tigers in scoring with 19 points. Sonni Fulliove had 17. Zach Vincent 14. Ethan Roller 6. Lucas Phillips and Justin Bone each scored 5 and Eli Lomas had 2 points.

The Lady Tigers were down 7 to 3 after the first period but led 15 to 14 by halftime. The game was tied at 23 at the end of the third period but DC lost 35 to 32.

Abbey Caldwell scored 14 for the Lady Tigers. Loren Cripps had 6. Chelsea Lewis 5. Paige Winningham 3, Ashli Chew 2, and Lydia Foutch with 1 point.

The Tigers are now 16-3 overall and 5-0 in the district. The Lady Tigers drop to 11-8 on the season and 0-5 in district play.

DeKalb County travels to Central Magnet Tuesday night .

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Wilson Central Tops Tigers for Sun Drop Championship

The DeKalb County Tigers lost to Wilson Central 59 to 49 in the championship game of the Sun Drop Romp Christmas Tournament in McMinnville Saturday night.

Two Tigers, Braxton Atnip and Sonni Fullilove were named to the All-Tournament Team.

DeKalb County trailed 21 to 16 after the first period, 30 to 26 at halftime, and 52 to 35 after the third period before losing 59 to 49

Braxton Atnip scored 20. Sonni Fullilove had 14. Lucas Phillips 7 and Justin Bone and Ethan Roller each with 4 points.

The Tigers will take the holidays off and be back in action on January 4 hosting Upperman.

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Lady Tigers Claim Fourth Place in Sun Drop Romp

The DeKalb County Lady Tigers claimed fourth place in the Sun Drop Romp Christmas Tournament Saturday after falling 34 to 33 to Rhea County in McMinnville.

Two Lady Tigers, Paige Winningham and Loren Cripps were named to the All-Tournament Team.

The game was tied at 8 to 8 after the first period. DC led 16 to 15 at halftime but fell behind 25 to 23 after the third period and lost 34 to 33.

DeKalb County had three players in double figures, Chelsea Lewis with 12 points, Paige Winningham with 11 and Loren Cripps with 10 points.

The Lady Tigers, now 11-7 on the season, will take the holidays off and be back in action at home against Upperman on January 4.

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Tigers to Play for Championship of Sun Drop Christmas Tournament

The DeKalb County Tigers will play for the championship in the Sun Drop Romp Christmas Holiday Tournament in McMinnville tonight at 6:00 p.m. against Wilson Central while the Lady Tigers will vye for third place against Rhea County at 1:30 p.m. this afternoon. WJLE will have LIVE coverage.

The Tigers have advanced to the title game after knocking off Warren County Friday night 61 to 41 in the semi-finals. The Lady Tigers lost to Cookeville in the semi-finals Friday 47 to 22.

In the boys game, the Tigers led 16 to 10 after the first period and 31 to 18 at halftime. DC led 47 to 35 after the third period and went on to win 61 to 41.

Sonni Fullilove scored 18. Will Molander 14. Justin Bone 11. Braxton Atnip 7 and Eli Lomas, Lucas Phillips, and Ethan Roller each had 4 points.

In the girls game, the Lady Tigers trailed 10 to 6 after the first period, 21 to 9 at halftime, and 37 to 15 after the third period before falling 47 to 22 to Cookeville.

Paige Winningham scored 7 points. Lydia Foutch had 6. Chelsea Lewis 5, and Loren Cripps and Abbey Caldwell each scored 2 points.

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DCHS Teams Win in First Session of Sun Drop Romp

The DeKalb County Tigers and Lady Tigers each won two games Thursday in the third annual Sun Drop Romp Christmas Holiday Tournament

The Lady Tigers cruised to a 69 to 10 thumping of Gabriel Christian and a 53 to 31 win over Notre Dame of Chattanooga. The Tigers enjoyed a 72 to 32 victory over Gabriel Christian and a 77 to 75 win over Cumberland County. All four games were played in Smithville.

The DCHS teams will continue play in the Sun Drop Romp tonight (Friday) in Warren County. The girls game tips off at 7:30 p.m. followed by the boy's game at 9:00 p.m.

The DC girls led from start to finish in the game against Gabriel Christian. The score after the first period was 24 to 0, 42 to 2 at halftime, and 54 to 8 after the third period. DC won 69 to 10

Loren Cripps led the team in scoring with 24 points. Katie Hall 11. Morgan Pedigo 8. Paige Winningham 6. Jaylen Boldin 5, Lydia Foutch 4, Ashli Chew 4, Mckenzie Poteete 3 and Chelsea Lewis and Abbey Caldwell each with 2 points.

In the Notre Dame game, DC led 10 to 2 after the first period, 22 to 11 at halftime, 37 to 17 after the third period, before going on to win 53 to 31

Loren Cripps scored 15 points. Abbey Caldwell 14. Paige Winningham 11. Morgan Pedigo and Lydia Foutch each had 4 points. McKenzie Poteete and Chelsea Lewis each with 2 points, and Ashli Chew with 1 point.

The Tigers led 16 to 11 after the first period of their game with Gabriel Christian. DC led 36 to 18 at halftime, and 60 to 24 after the third period, before winning 72 to 32.

Ethan Roller scored 20 points. Sonni Fullilove 14 Braxton Atnip 13. Justin Bone 9, Eli Lomas 7, Zach Vincent 5. Will Molander 3, and Aaron Patterson with 2 points.

In the game with Cumberland County, DC trailed 18 to 14 after the first period and 41 to 34 at halftime. The Tigers trailed 62 to 57 after the third period but rallied for a 77 to 75 win.

Braxton Atnip led the Tigers in scoring with 25 points. Ethan Roller 15. Sonni Fullilove and Justin Bone each with 14. Will Molander 7 and Lucas Phillips 2

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