November 7, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
The DCHS basketball season gets underway next Tuesday night, November 13 as the Tigers and Lady Tigers host Pickett County on Hall of Fame week.
Lady Tiger Coach Danny Fish said his team has performed well during the pre-season and is looking forward to the challenge of taking on the Lady Bobcats, among the state’s top 5 Single-A programs. Tip-off of the girls game Tuesday night is at 6 p.m. After Tuesday night, the Lady Tigers will face Van Buren County on Saturday, November 17 starting at 4 p.m. in Smithville.
First year Tiger Coach John Sanders said he too has liked what he has seen from his team.
“We have had about seven days to practice and each day has gotten better. We’re learning to compete really well. We probably need to work on defense and rebounding a little more to get a little tougher and more physical but I am pleased with the effort so far from the players,” he said.
As for the next week’s Hall of Fame games, Coach Sanders said they will pose a good test for the Tigers.
“Both of those programs (Pickett and Van Buren counties) are historically good. They lost of lot of seniors last year so they will probably be rebuilding but they are still very good,” he said.
For a review of the pre-season, the upcoming campaign, their players, injury status, the district race, and other opponents, view WJLE’s video interviews with Lady Tiger Coach Danny Fish and Tiger Coach John Sanders below
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The 2018-19 DCHS Basketball Schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, November 13: Pickett County (Hall of Fame)- Home 6 p.m.
Saturday, November 17: Van Buren County (Hall of Fame)- Home 4 p.m.
Monday, November 19: Warren County-Away 6 p.m.
Tuesday, November 20: White County-Away 6 p.m.
Saturday, November 24: Jackson County-Away 6 p.m.
Friday, November 30: York Institute*-Home 6 p.m.
Tuesday, December 4: Livingston Academy*-Away 6 p.m.
Friday, December 7: Watertown*-Home 6 p.m.
Tuesday, December 11: Cannon County*- Away 6 p.m.
Friday, December 14: Warren County- Home 6 p.m.
Saturday, December 15: Jackson County- Home 6 p.m.
Tuesday, December 18: Monterey-Away 6 p.m.
Thursday, December 20: Forrest (Christmas Tournament)- Watertown 8:30 p.m.
Friday, December 21: Watertown Christmas Tournament- Watertown TBA
Saturday, December 22: Watertown Christmas Tournament-Watertown TBA
Friday, January 4: White County-Home 6 p.m.
Tuesday, January 8: Upperman*-Home 6 p.m.
Friday, January 11: Macon County*-Away 6 p.m.
Tuesday, January 15: Smith County*-Away 6 p.m.
Friday, January 18: York Institute*-Away 6 p.m.
Tuesday, January 22: Livingston Academy*-Home 6 p.m.
Friday, January 25: Watertown*-Away 6 p.m.
Tuesday, January 29: Cannon County*-Home 6 p.m.
Friday, February 1: Upperman*-Away 6 p.m.
Tuesday, February 5: Macon County*-Home 6 p.m.
Thursday, February 7: Smith County*-Home 6 p.m.
Friday, February 8: Monterey-Home 6 p.m.