January 12, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
The DCHS Tigers snapped a 15 game losing streak Friday night with a 61 to 49 victory at Macon County. The Lady Tigers lost their game 61 to 36
The boys game was tied at 8 after the 1st period but DC grabbed a 24 to 16 halftime lead and held a 46 to 28 advantage after the 3rd period before going on to win 61 to 49.
Nathan Atkins scored 23, Tanner Poss 16, Dallas Cook 8, Dakota White 5, Colter Norris 4, Lucas Hale 3, and Evan Jones with 2.
The Lady Tigers trailed Macon County 20 to 15 after the 1st period, 37 to 21 at halftime, and 53 to 31 after the 3rd period before losing 61 to 36.
Lydia Brown scored 16, Kadee Ferrell 10, Maddison Parsley 4, and Joni Robinson, Mya Ruch, and Mallori Hart each with 2 points.
The Tigers improve to 2-16 on the season and 1-5 in the district while the Lady Tigers slip to 12-6 overall and 4-2 in the district.
Girls District 8AA Standings as of January 12:
Macon County: 17-4 (6-0)
Upperman: 16-3 (6-0)
DeKalb County: 12-6 (4-2)
York Institute: 7-9 (3-3)
Livingston Academy: 9-13 (2-4)
Cannon County: 11-8 (1-5)
Smith County: 6-9 (1-5)
Watertown 7-12 (1-5)
Boys District 8AA Standings as of January 12:
York Institute: 12-3 (5-1
Livingston Academy: 13-8 (5-1)
Macon County: 8-12 (4-2)
Upperman: 14-4 (4-2)
Watertown: 12-6 (2-3)
Cannon County: 9-11(2-4)
DeKalb County: 2-16 (1-5)
Smith County 1-12 (0-5)
The remaining schedule is as follows:
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.