Local Sports

Kristina Stephens and Seth Willoughby were named the 2010 DCHS basketball Most Valuable Players Thursday night at the annual team banquet, while Kendra Foutch was selected as Most Valuable Cheerleader. The awards were presented by Chad Kirby of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, in memory of his late grandfather, Allen D. Hooper. The MVP and MVC awards are named in memory of Mr. Hooper.

Stephens was one of four seniors on the Lady Tiger team this year. Coach Joe Pat Cope recognized Stephens for her offensive production, especially in district and regional tournament games. She also received District Honorable Mention. The Lady Tigers had their best season in many years, finishing with an overall record of 17-15, breaking a ten year losing streak in district play, and advancing to the second round of the region tournament.

The DeKalb County Tigerettes pounded Cannon County 15 to 0 in the district opener Tuesday in Smithville.

The game was called after four innings due to the 10 run rule.

The Tigerettes scored eleven runs in the first inning, two runs in the third inning, and two runs in the fourth inning.

Morgan Page, the winning pitcher, went four innings and gave up one hit. She struck out six and walked two.

Hits:
Cynthia Woodward, single and two doubles
Morgan Page, two singles
Jaylen Garrett, two singles
Kristina Stephens, single
Brooke Hutchings, double
Hannah Green, single
Anieka Norton, single

Cannon County also walked five DeKalb County batters.

With the win, the Tigerettes are now 6-4 overall and 1-0 in district play.

The DeKalb West Dawgs went 2-2 in the White County Tournament at Sparta Friday and Saturday.

In the first game on Friday, the Dawgs defeated Stone Memorial 10 to 9. On Saturday, the Dawgs lost to Algood 9 to 8, defeated Van Buren County 11-8, and lost to Warren County Middle School 7 to 5.

In the Algood game, hits for DeKalb West:
Lane Davenport, a double, and RBI
Jacob Washer, single
Zach Sparks, two singles and an RBI
Charlie Young, single, RBI
Cason Oakley, single, RBI

Losing pitcher, Cason Oakley

In the Van Buren County game, hits for DeKalb West:

Aaron Patterson, single
Luke Boss, two singles
Braxton Howell, triple, 2RBI
Lane Ball, two doubles, 2RBI
Devin Summers, single
John Roller, single, RBI

Winning pitcher, Nick Parsley

In the Warren County Middle School game, hits for DeKalb West;

Luke Boss, single
Braxton Howell, single, double, home run, 2 RBI
Devin Summers, single
Ty Curtis, single
John Roller, single, 2 RBI
Lance Ball, sing;e

The DeKalb County Tigers got their first road win of the season at Lafayette Friday beating the Macon County Tigers 7 to 6 in ten innings.

DeKalb County took a one to nothing lead after the first inning. Macon County scored two runs in the third inning to grab a 2 to 1 lead. Each team scored one run in the fifth inning and Macon County led 3 to 2. Macon County added two more runs in sixth inning to lead 5 to 2. DeKalb County scored four runs in the seventh inning and moved ahead 6 to 5. But Macon County scored the tying run in the bottom of the seventh to send the game into extra innings. DeKalb County scored the game winning run in the top of the 10th inning. Destry Wiggins reached on a single in the top of the 10th. He later stole second base and then advanced to third base on a balk from the pitcher. Wiggins then stole home. That proved to be the winning run.