Season Ends for DCHS Lady Tigers in Region Semi-Finals

March 3, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

For the fourth time this season the DCHS Lady Tigers were defeated by Macon County but this time it came in the semi-finals of the Region 4 AA Basketball Tournament at Tennessee Tech.

The 67 to 35 loss Monday night brings an end to the season for the Lady Tigers at 18-15. Macon County improves to 30-1 and remain the top Class AA girls team in the state.

The Lady Tigers trailed 20 to 9 after the 1st period, 41 to 10 at halftime, and 59 to 22 after the 3rd period before falling 67 to 35.

Kadee Ferrell scored 11, Mya Ruch 6, Megan Cantrell 5, Megan Walker and Kenzie France each with 4, Gracie Griffin 3, and Emme Colwell 2.

Meanwhile, Upperman, ranked #4 in the state, defeated York Institute 41-18 and will meet Macon County for the Region Tournament Championship Wednesday night, March 4 at 7 p.m. in Cookeville at Tennessee Tech.

March 3, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

Tennessee’s 2019-20 hunting and fishing licenses are now expired, as of Saturday, Feb. 29. The new 2020-21 licenses went on sale Feb. 18 and are valid through February 2021.

Licenses are available online anytime at www.GoOutdoorsTennessee.com, on the TWRA “On the Go App,” or at one of more than 700 license agents across the state. You can now select to auto-renew your license and never worry about having a license expire again.

Customers can also purchase the new design of the collector’s card for any annual license. This waterproof, durable card features paintings by Tennessee artist Abraham Hunter. Customers may choose between two new designs, a brook trout or a pair of gobblers.

Hunters and anglers have been funding Tennessee’s and the nation’s wildlife conservation for more than 100 years through license purchases. All hunting and fishing license fees go to support wildlife conservation in Tennessee. What’s more, a license purchase returns taxes paid on firearms, archery equipment, fishing gear and boat fuel to Tennessee at a rate of up to $40 per year so a license purchase is a great investment. This successful funding system is the Wildlife and Sportfish Restoration program which is the largest driver of wildlife conservation nationwide.

March 2, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

DeKalb County High School has released the names of 55 Top Rank students in the Class of 2020 including the Valedictorian Anna K. Chew and the Salutatorian Holly C. Evans.

Anna is the daughter of Lori Chew and George Chew. Evans’ parents are Amy and Mike Evans.

The DCHS graduation is Friday, May 15.

The Senior Awards Ceremony will be Tuesday, May 12 at 6:00 p.m. in the DCHS gymnasium.

To be considered for top Rank, students must take at least 10 honors, dual enrollment, and AP courses and students must have a 21 or higher ACT composite score.

The following students have met requirements to be considered for Top Rank:
1. Anna K. Chew
2. Holly C. Evans
3. Meghan E. Brandt
4. Mya K. Ruch
5. Kiersten E. Griffith
6. Megan R. Walker
7. Daniel J. Puckett
8. Joseph D. Johnson
9. Jake R. Ramsey
10. Justin G. Washer
11. Emme K. Colwell
12. Alley E. Sykes
13. Connor B. Adcock
14. Isaac A. Cross
15. Benjamin A. Snipes
16. Harper L. Wallace
17. Eli C. Cantrell
18. Rachel A. Rhody
19. Katherine A. Malone
20. Mackenzie F. France
21. Caitlin A. Milligan
22. Raiden A. Martin
23. William B. Miller
24. Ricky P. Pack
25. Alan D. Munoz
26. Matthew D. Cook
27. Payton B. Bowman
28. Elizabeth G. Guinn
29. Peyton A. Harris
30. Hannah E. McBride
31. Malia N. Stanley
32. Chloe L. Braswell
33. Kaley Padilla
34. Myla N. Dilligard
35. Cody L. Antoniak
36. Sophia E. Hofmann
37. Justise L. Dawson
38. Noah B. Roberts
39. Madison R. Paladino
40. Hunter A. Robinson
41. Makenzie D. Ray
42. Alexis J. Gammons
43. Jadyn P. Dawson
44. Allison C. Sanders
45. Mary M. Maple
46. Braedon C. Jett
47. Eric G. Williams
48. Darren C. Waggoner
49. Logan C. Speaks
50. Jacob A. Johnson
51. Tanner C. Myers
52. Molly M. Carrier
53. Mattalynn H. Mofield
54. Elisabeth N. Saylors
55. Jack C. Famulski