Season ends for Tigers in District Tournament at Cumberland County

February 17, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb County High School Tigers were ousted from the District 7-3A basketball tournament at Crossville Wednesday night losing to the Cumberland County Jets 67 to 39.

The Tigers end the season at 13-14 while the Jets improve to 14-13 and will advance to the semi-finals of the tournament at Tennessee Tech to play White County Friday night, February 18 at 5:30 p.m.

The Tigers trailed 13 to 5 after the 1st period, 31 to 15 at halftime, and 54 to 26 after the 3rd period before losing to the Jets 67 to 39.

Conner Close scored 19, Elishah Ramos 11, Nathaniel Crook 4, Jordan Young 3, and Brayden Antoniak 2.

February 16, 2022
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Dana R. Looper of Putnam County is seeking the Republican nomination for Circuit Court Judge – Part I for the Thirteenth Judicial District. This district includes Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, and White Counties.

“I was raised in Clay and Overton Counties and would be honored to serve our community,” said Looper. “I started my working career, at age 15, fueling boats at Willow Grove Marina. Once I graduated from Livingston Academy, I attended Walters State Police Academy and began my law enforcement career at the Overton/Pickett County E911 and the Overton County Sheriff’s Department. After working several years in that community, I advanced my career to the Algood Police Department where I progressed through the ranks to become a sergeant over patrol and represented my department as the public information officer. While working as a police officer, I completed my undergraduate degree at Tennessee Tech University, and continued my education going to the Nashville School of Law at night. I reside in Putnam County with my husband Mike Burnette, my stepson Connor, our two dogs and goats,” said Looper

“My law practice is located at Fry, Fry, Knight, & Looper where I have developed the background and temperament to serve as your judge. It would be an honor to serve as the next Circuit Court Judge for the Thirteenth Judicial District. I humbly ask for your support and vote in the coming election. I am very excited to meet as many of you as possible,” Looper continued.

Looper said she has experience in Federal Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, Tennessee State Court of Appeals, and has practiced in many of the local jurisdictions that make up the 13th Judicial District.

The primary election is held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

February 16, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

The DCHS Tigers will travel to Cumberland County for their first game of the district 7-3A basketball tournament tonight (Wednesday, February 16). The game starts at 6 p.m. and WJLE will have LIVE coverage.

The Tigers (13-13, 5-7) are the 6th seed and Cumberland County (13-13, 7-5) is the 3rd seed.
In the previous meetings this season, the Tigers defeated the Jets 71 to 66 in Smithville on February 8 but lost at Crossville 76 to 70 on January 14.

WJLE’s coverage begins with Tiger Talk at 5:45 p.m. featuring Tiger Coach John Sanders and Tigers Elishah Ramos and Conner Close. John Pryor is the host of the program.

Six DCHS Tigers have earned All-District Basketball honors.

Second Team All-District
Conner Close

Most Improved
Conner Close

Third Team All District:
Elishah Ramos

All-Freshman Team
Jordan Parker

Honorable Mention
Brayden Antoniak
Stetson Agee

All Defensive Team
Isaac Knowles
Brayden Antoniak

Boys MVP: Jackson Inman, Cumberland Co.
Coach of the Year: Neil Capps, Stone Memorial