January 15, 2025
By: Dwayne Page
The Cumberland County Jets erased a Tiger lead through the first three periods and defeated DeKalb County 45 to 40 at Crossville Tuesday night. The Lady Tigers lost 62 to 21.
The Tigers drop to 8-11 on the season while the Lady Tigers fall to 5-14. Both teams have started the district campaign at 0-2.
Friday night DeKalb County will host Upperman starting with the girls game at 6 p.m. followed by the boys contest. WJLE will have LIVE coverage.
In the girls game Tuesday night Cumberland County led 17 to 5 after the 1st period, 36 to 8 at halftime and 52 to 21 after the 3rd period enroute to a 62 to 21 win.
For DC, Avery Agee scored 8, Camille Barton 6, Brooklynn Fuson 3, and Allie Melton and Chloe Van Vranken each with 2.
For the boys, the Tigers led 12 to 2 after the 1st period, 26 to 10 by halftime, and 32 to 24 after the 3rd period but were outscored 21 to 8 in the 4th period and lost to the Jets 45 to 40.
Jordan Parker led the Tigers in scoring with 19, Seth Fuson 8, Dallas Kirby 5, Porter Hancock 4, Elliot Barnes 3, and Jon Hendrix 1.