Tigers to begin their State Football Playoff run tonight

November 6, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

The DCHS Tigers will begin their state playoff run tonight (Friday) as they host the Spring Hill Raiders.

Kick-off is at 7 p.m. and WJLE will broadcast the game LIVE on AM 1480/FM 101.7 and LIVE stream at www.wjle.com featuring the Voice of the Tigers John Pryor and Luke Willoughby.

(Click link below to hear WJLE’s Tiger Talk Program)

https://www.wjle.com/tiger-talk-november-6/

The Tigers are the Region 3 champs at 6-3 overall and 3-0 in the region. Spring Hill is 3-7 overall and 2-3 in Region 4 but one of their wins and two of the losses were forfeits due to COVID-19.

Still, Tiger Coach Steve Trapp knows his team cannot take this game for granted.

“They (Spring Hill) are an athletic ball club. Offensively you will see a lot of sets including the same things we run as far as formations go. There will be a lot of movement pre-snap as far as one side of the field to the other. They really want to get the ball to the perimeter and they will do that with some quick passes and handing the ball off to those motion guys and then try to get your eyes wrong and counter back the other way. They will take their shots down field deep. Defensively, it is an aggressive defense. They are not overly big but they have a lot of athletes over there so they will definitely present a challenge,” he said.

WJLE’s Pre-Game shows begin with “Coach to Coach” at 5:00 p.m. featuring former UT assistant coach Doug Matthews with former coach Dave McGinnis and broadcaster Larry Stone talking Tennessee and SEC football.

“Tiger Talk” follows at 6:30 p.m. with the Voice of the Tigers John Pryor interviewing Coach Steve Trapp and Tiger players Axel Aldino, Desmond Nokes, and Jasper Kleparek.

The game kicks off at 7:00 p.m.

As of 1:00 p.m. today (Friday) only 60 tickets were still available for the game

DeKalb County High School Football fans wanting to buy tickets will have to purchase them online.

“TSSAA is requiring all tickets for playoff games must be purchased on line through GoFan. Tickets will be digital and must be shown and confirmed on a smartphone at the gate upon entering the stadium. There is a limited number of tickets available for Friday’s game. If you would like to purchase a ticket go to the following link,” said DCHS Principal Randy Jennings.

https://gofan.co/app/events/135722

November 5, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

DCHS Tiger Quarterback Axel Aldino is in the running for the 2020  TSSAA Class 4A Tennessee Titans Mr. Football honor.

The list of the semifinalists was released Thursday which includes Aldino and four other players from Class 4A.

The Mr. Football Award honors the top player in each classification as well as the top kicker in the state regardless of classification during the regular season.

The winners will be announced Dec. 8 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.

The semifinalists will be whittled down to three finalists on Nov. 17.

Aldino has led the Tigers in compiling a 6-3 record and the program’s first ever regular season region championship at 3-0. Aldino has rushed for 10 touchdowns and thrown for 21 TD’s this season. He will lead his team hosting Spring Hill Friday night, November 6 in the first round of the TSSAA playoffs in Smithville. Kick-Off is at 7 p.m. and WJLE plans LIVE coverage.

Aldino has also been selected to participate in the Tennessee Athletic Coaches Association All-Star Combine in December. This event replaces the East-West All-Star game this year due to the COVID-19 virus. It will take place at Oakland High School on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020.

A committee of statewide sports writers selected nominees for Mr. Football based on performance in the 2020 regular season. Academics and character were also taken into consideration. High school coaches and members of the media nominated the finalists.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fewer people will be permitted to attend this year’s awards ceremony. More than 100 people, including the 30 finalists, family members, and coaches are expected to attend the 2020 luncheon.

Here are the 2020 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football semifinalists

DIVISION I
CLASS 1A
Hunter Frame, South Pittsburg
Kyler Parker, Moore County
Kolbi Stewart, Huntland
Jared Stone, South Pittsburg
Kaden White, Moore County

CLASS 2A
Blake Carroll, Lewis County
Khalik Ganaway, Peabody
Will Meadows, Meigs County
Kolby Morgan, Oneida
Luke Myers, South Greene

CLASS 3A
Anthony Brown, Milan
Grey Carroll, Alcoa
Isaiah Cox, Alcoa
Martino Owens, Pearl Cohn
Ty Simpson, Westview

CLASS 4A
Axel Aldino, DeKalb County
Troy Parker Hughes, Elizabethton
Rivers Hunt, Hardin County
Bryson Rollins, Elizabethton
Jakobe Thomas, Tullahoma

CLASS 5A
Kalib Fortner, Knoxville Central
Jermarcus Johnson, Henry County
Prince Kollie, David Crockett
Jordyn Potts, Powell
Destin Wade, Summit

CLASS 6A
Raymond Banner, LaVergne
Jake Briningstool, Ravenwood
Jaxson Campbell, Independence
Jalen Hunt, McMinn County
C.J. Taylor, Warren County

DIVISION II
CLASS A
Jon Lewis, DCA
Na’Kelin McAfee, King’s Academy
A.J. Quinn, Davidson Academy
Aaron Smith, Jackson Christian
Griffin Swinea, Davidson Academy

CLASS AA
Jackson Bradley, Knoxville Webb
Alex Broome, Lipscomb Academy
James Dunn, CAK
Langston Patterson, CPA
Dietrick Pennington, ECS

CLASS AAA
Michael Dallas, Briarcrest
B.J. Harris, McCallie
Dallan Hayden, CBHS
Elijah Howard, Baylor
D.C. Tabscott, Father Ryan

KICKER OF THE YEAR
Upton Bellenfant, Stewarts Creek
Bryson Flynn, Gatlinburg-Pittman
Teagen Lenderink, Brentwood Academy
Trey Turk, Oakland
Connor Wood, Lexington

November 5, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

A Dowelltown man has been charged with vandalism for causing damage on the property of the DeKalb Utility District water plant last month.

40 year old Nathan Joseph Wilbert of Vandergriff Hollow Road, Dowelltown is under a $5,000 bond for vandalism over $1,000 and he will be in court November 12.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on October 20 Wilbert destroyed a key pad to an electric gate to gain entry to DeKalb Utility District’s water plant on Yulonda Hills Road. He also used a steel water meter cover to destroy an electric service meter inside the fenced area. The total damage was about $1, 490. Wilbert was found in the front yard directly across from the water plant and placed in custody.

36 year old Amanda Jean Moss of Cookeville is charged with violation of the sex offender registry law. Her bond is $2,500 and she will be in court November 12.

Sheriff Ray said that on September 21 the chief deputy and a detective went to a residence on Banks Pisgah Road to do a home visit where Moss was supposed to be. Moss had listed this address on the Tennessee Sex Offender Registry as her primary residence. When they arrived the officers learned from someone else there that Moss only stays there up to five days per month and she does not have a secondary address listed on the registry where she is living.

Harry Carlson McIntosh of Old Mill Hill Road is charged with violation of bond conditions. His bond is $3,500 and he will be in court November 12.

Sheriff Ray said that on October 26 a deputy was dispatched to Old Bildad Road due to an unwanted guest. Upon arrival the officer spoke with a woman who said that McIntosh showed up and began yelling and knocking on her door . McIntosh later came to the jail and admitted being there. After discovering that McIntosh is under active bond conditions to keep away from this woman, he was placed under arrest.

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