Wildcats Put Damper on Tigers Hopes for Homecoming Win (VIEW VIDEOS HERE)

September 29, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

The Livingston Academy Wildcats dampened Homecoming Spirits at DCHS with a 27-6 win over the Tigers Friday night in Smithville.

(VIEW BRIEF VIDEO CLIP OF HOMECOMING QUEEN CROWNING BELOW)

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(VIEW THE ENTIRE PRE-GAME HOMECOMING CEREMONY BELOW INCLUDING CROWNING OF QUEEN)

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The loss drops the Tiger record to 2-5 overall and 0-2 in the Region. The Wildcats improve to 4-3 and 2-1 in Region play.

The Wildcats had an opportunity for points early but missed on a 37 yard field goal. The visitors later cashed in on a Tiger turnover returning the pigskin to the DC 30 yard line. Mitchell Ayers completed the drive on a 3 yard touchdown run with 11:55 left in the 2^nd period. Tee Beaty tacked on the extra point to give Livingston Academy a 7-0 lead.

The Tigers turned the ball over again this time on a fumble . The Wildcats got a return to the Tiger 14 yard line. Will McDonald then found Wesley Smith on a 14 yard touchdown pass with 10:40 left in the 2^nd period and after Beaty’s PAT, the Wildcats led 14-0

DeKalb County got in the red zone before halftime moving to inside the 20 yard line but was stopped on 4^th down.

In the second half the Wildcats were turned away on 4^th down after marching to near midfield but the Tigers failed to capitalize. DeKalb County drove inside the Wildcats’ 5 yard line but fumbled away their chance to score on 4^th and goal.

The Tigers’ only score of the game came with 9:47 left in the 4^th period. After recovering a Wildcat fumble  at the Tiger 21 yard line, DeKalb County drove  79 yards for a score. Axel Aldino found Grayson Redmon on a 27 yard touchdown pass play. The PAT attempt was no good but the Tigers cut the Livingston Academy lead to 14-6.

The Wildcats extended their lead on a 13 yard Will McDonald touchdown run with 8:36 left in the game. Beaty booted the extra point and Livingston Academy led 21-6.

McDonald then hooked up with Wesley Smith on a 19 yard touchdown pass play with 4:09 left in the game. Beaty  failed to connect on the PAT but the Wildcats went on to win 27-6.

The Tigers will travel to Carthage next Friday, October 5 to face the Smith County Owls. Kick-off is at 7 p.m.

September 28, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

The 2018 DCHS Homecoming Queen Lydia Ann Brown was crowned during a pre-game ceremony Friday night.

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A senior, Brown is the 17 year old daughter of Stephen and Amanda Brown of Liberty. Her escorts were Tiger football Senior Captains Grayson Redmon and Andrew Fuson.

Redmon, wide receiver and safety, is the son of Michael and Elizabeth Redmon. Fuson, kicker and wide receiver, is the son of Joe and Missy Fuson.

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September 28, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

The DCHS Football Program received a check from Florence & White Ford of Smithville Friday in the amount of $3,960.

The check was presented to DCHS Football Coach Steve Trapp by Jimmy White of Florence & White Ford. The funds were raised in a Ford Test Drive Event held during “Football Community Night” at the high school in August sponsored by the Quarterback Club. Florence & White Ford brought in new Ford vehicles and donated money to the football program based on the number of test drives taken during the evening. Football fans also enjoyed a barbeque dinner and a scrimmage game between the Tigers and Friendship Christian.

Coach Trapp said he appreciates the support of Florence & White Ford and the community for the football program at DCHS. “This is something that will really help our program. Florence & White Ford supports DeKalb County athletics and especially football and we appreciate them. It was a good event that came together well with a lot of great people including our quarterback club. I can’t say enough how much we appreciate our county and Florence & White Ford. The money raised will be put to good use as far as supporting our program,” said Coach Trapp.

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