Lady Tigers March On to Semi-Finals In District Tournament

February 20, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

The DCHS Lady Tigers punched their ticket to the semi-finals of the District 8AA basketball tournament Wednesday night after beating Cannon County 37 to 33 at Watertown.

The Lady Tigers will meet Macon County, the top seed and number one team in the state, on Friday night, February 21 at Tennessee Tech in Cookeville. In the previous two meetings this season, the Lady Tigers lost to Macon County 78 to 54 in Smithville on January 17 and 67 to 33 at Lafayette on February 11.

It was the third meeting between the Lady Tigers and Lionettes this season and the third win for DeKalb County.

In the game Wednesday night, DC led 12 to 10 after the 1st period, 15 to 10 at halftime, and 24 to 19 after the 3rd period before claiming a 37 to 33 victory.

Kadee Ferrell and Mya Ruch each scored 11, Emme Colwell 9, Kenzie France 4, and Megan Cantrell 2.

Meanwhile the York Institute girls defeated Watertown 48 to 39 in the tournament Wednesday night and will face Upperman, the 2nd seed, Friday night at 9 p.m. at Tennessee Tech.

Tonight (Thursday) the Tigers will take to the court to face Cannon County in the tournament at Watertown starting at 6 p.m. WJLE will have LIVE coverage.

The Smith County Owls will then face Watertown tonight at 7:30 p.m.

February 19, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

DeKalb Middle School Football signups will end Friday, February 21.

Packets were distributed two weeks ago at Northside, DeKalb Middle, and DeKalb West Schools. Any 5th, 6th, or 7th grade student interested must return the forms by the end of school on Friday, February 21.

“This upcoming season we are allowing any rising 6th grader to try out if they wish to jump up to the middle school level. Students in need of a packet may obtain one from the office of their school.,” said Saints Coach Justin Poteete.

Remember students at DeKalb West and Northside Elementary need to turn in packets at the offices of their schools while middle school students may turn in their packets to either Coaches Justin or Hunter Poteete.

“I am looking forward to the season this fall and interested in seeing the turnout for football. Our county is too big for the numbers we have had the last two years. I am hoping to see double the number we had last season. It is an absolute blessing to be able to work with these kids and I look forward to it each year,” said Coach Poteete.

For further information contact Justin or Hunter Poteete at DeKalb Middle School.

February 19, 2020
By: Bill Conger

DeKalb West School inducted its newest slate of Junior Beta officers and members during a candlelight ceremony at the school on Tuesday night (February 18).

Ella Hendrixson accepted the top position as President; Tess Barton was inducted as Vice President while Alyssa Crook, was named Secretary, Jackson Vantrease, Reporter, and Jaxon Humphrey, Chaplain. The 7th grade representative is Caroline Crook, and 6th grade representative is Abby Crook.

The 13 new members honored were as follows: Connor Talley, Daniel Stiffler, Cameron Stanley, Kolby Slager, Caitlin Shoemake, Landon Roehner, Hudson Moss, Isabelle Hendrixson, Autumn Dies, Abby Joe Crook, Chloe Cook, Genesis Estremera, and McKenna Miller.

Students qualify to receive a Junior Beta invitation to the D.W.S. chapter if they are on the A/B Honor Roll, have excellent attendance and character. Jr. Beta is a national organization for students in grades 4-8 that was founded to promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service, and leadership.

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