Tigers and Ladies Topple Smith County

January 23, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

The DCHS basketball teams swept visiting Smith County Tuesday night in Smithville. The Lady Tigers won in overtime 59 to 52 while the Tigers claimed an 80 to 54 victory.

The Lady Tigers trailed 7 to 4 after the 1st period but held a 20 to 19 edge by halftime. Smith County was back out front 34 to 33 after the 3rd period but the game was tied at 48 by the end of regulation. The Lady Tigers outscored Smith County 11 to 4 in the overtime period and won 59 to 52.

Emme Colwell scored 16. Kadee Ferrell 12. Gracie Griffin and Summer Crook each with 8. Mya Ruch 6 and Megan Walker, Megan Cantrell, and Hannah Willingham each scored 3.

The Tigers led 15 to 10 after the 1st period, 33 to 22 at halftime, and 57 to 36 after the 3rd period before going on to win 80 to 54.

Evan Jones scored 17, Dakota White 13, Elisha Ramos 12, Brayden Antoniak 9, Luke Jenkins 8, Jordan Young and Dallas Cook each with 7, Kylan Rhea 4, Stetson Agee 2, and Conner Vance 1.

The Tigers have a record of 6-13 (3-4 in the district) while the Lady Tigers are now 10-10 and (3-4 in the district).

The remainder of the 2020 schedule is as follows:
Friday, January 24: York Institute*-Away 6 p.m.
Monday, January 27: Warren County-Away 6 p.m.
Tuesday, January 28: Livingston Academy*-Away 6 p.m.
Friday, January 31: Watertown*-Home 6 p.m.
Tuesday, February 4: Cannon County- Away 6 p.m.
Friday, February 7: Upperman- Home 6 p.m..
Tuesday, February 11: Macon County*-Away 6 p.m.
Thursday, February 13: Smith County*-Away 6 p.m.

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