January 10, 2024
By: Dwayne Page
The DCHS Tigers bounced back from last Friday night’s loss to White County with a 72 to 62 overtime win over Cumberland County Tuesday night in Smithville but the Lady Tigers lost to the Lady Jets 54 to 42.
The Tigers improve to 10-9 and 1-1 in the district while the Lady Tigers drop to 9-10 (0-2).
The Tigers trailed the Jets 14 to 13 after the 1st period but grabbed a 29 to 21 lead at halftime. DC held a 43 to 38 advantage after the 3rd period but the game was tied at 58 by the end of regulation. In the overtime period, the Tigers outscored the Jets 14 to 4 to claim a 72 to 62 victory.
Conner Close pumped in 35 points for the Tigers followed by Jon Hendrix with 17, Dallas Kirby 10, Seth Fuson 5, Alex Antoniak and Kaleb Spears each with 2, and Ian Colwell with 1 point.
The Lady Tigers trailed Cumberland County 9 to 4 after the 1st period, 24 to 14 at halftime, and 43 to 26 after the 3rd period before falling 54 to 42.
Ella VanVranken scored 17 followed by Avery Agee with 12, Tess Barton and Cam Branin each with 4, Chloe VanVranken 3, and Allie Melton with 2.
DeKalb County will travel to Baxter Friday night, January 12 to take on Upperman starting with the girls game at 6 p.m. followed by the boys contest. WJLE will broadcast both games LIVE.
2024 DCHS Tigers and Lady Tigers Basketball Schedule
*District – 7AAA Games
Date -Time -Opponent- Home/Away
JANUARY
Fri. 1/12-6:00pm-Upperman*- Away • District
Tue, 1/16-6:00pm-Livingston Academy*-Away • District
Fri, 1/19-6:00pm-Stone Memorial*-Home • District
Mon. 1/22-6:00 pm- Warren County-Away• Non-District
Tues. 1/23-(OPEN DATE-District Make Up Day)
Fri. 1/26-6:00pm-White County*-Away • District
Tues, 1/30-6:00pm-Cumberland County*-Away • District
FEBRUARY
Fri. 2/2-6:00pm-Upperman*-Home • District
Mon, 2/5-6:00pm-Livingston Academy*-Home • District
Thurs. 2/8- 6:00 pm-Stone Memorial*-Away • District
Mon. 2/12- 2/17- District Tournament-TBA
*District 7AAA Games. Game time listed is the start of the girls contest. Boys contest to follow