September 7, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
The DeKalb County Tigers will host the undefeated Watertown Purple Tigers tonight in Smithville
The Tigers opened the season three weeks ago with a 19-14 win at home over Warren County but lost to Upperman 43 to 0 two weeks ago at home and 35-0 at Stone Memorial last week.
Watertown is 3-0 with wins over Gordonsville 48-8, over Mount Juliet Christian 61-7, and over Trousdale County 22-21.
Tiger Coach Steve Trapp said Watertown has a lot of weapons offensively.
“They have the ability to run the ball but they can get you in the quick passing game or throw the ball down field. The quarterback will run the ball some. They have the ability to do a lot of different things. They will give you multiple formations and different looks. Spread you out or put it in tight. Defensively they run after the ball. They do what they are supposed to do. They are disciplined. They know they are pretty good and they show it. I like the challenge. The question is are our guys going to rise up or will they cower down. I am interested to see,” said Coach Trapp.
Kick-off will be tonight at 7 p.m.
WJLE’s pre-game shows begin with “Coach to Coach” at 5 p.m. featuring former coaches Doug Matthews, Dave McGinnis, and broadcaster Larry Stone.
“Murphy’s Matchups” airs at 6 p.m. featuring the Guru of Tennessee High School Football Murphy Fair.
“Tiger Talk” begins at 6:30 p.m. featuring DCHS Coach Steve Trapp and Tiger Football Players Hunter Fann, Jacob Freeman, and Evan Jones. John Pryor, the Voice of the Tigers, is the host of the program.
WJLE’s “LIVE” play by play coverage starts at 7 p.m. with the Voice of the Tigers John Pryor and Luke Willoughby.
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