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Upperman’s Game Winning Free Throw Shot Sinks Lady Tigers Upset Hopes

February 3, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

The DCHS Lady Tigers came close to pulling off an upset Friday night at home but Upperman sank a free throw with less than a second left in the game to propel the Lady Bees to a low scoring 29 to 28 victory over the DeKalb County girls. The Tigers were beaten by the Bees 75 to 41.

The Tigers are now 10-15 on the season and 1-7 in the district. The Lady Tigers own a record of 9-16 overall and 0-8 in district play. The Lady Bees improve to 22-3 and 6-1 in the district while the Bees are 20-4 on the season and 6-1 in district action.

In the last meeting on January 12 at Baxter, the Lady Tigers lost 41 to 28 while the Tigers were dealt a 58 to 46 defeat.

In the girls game Friday night, the Lady Tigers led 10 to 6 after the 1st period but trailed 15 to 14 by halftime. DeKalb County went back out front 22 to 17 at the end of the 3rd period but were outscored in the 4th period and lost 29 to 28.

Ella VanVranken scored 10, Cam Branin 6, Avery Agee 5, Allie Melton 3, and Chloe VanVranken and Tess Barton each with 2.

The Tigers were down 25 to 8 after the 1st period and trailed 41 to 17 at halftime. The Bees led 67 to 30 after the 3rd period and went on to claim a 75 to 41 victory.

For the Tigers, Jon Hendrix scored 9, Alex Antoniak and Jordan Parker each with 6, Conner Close and Ian Colwell each with 5, Chase Young 3, Owen Snipes, Logan Duke, and Seth Fuson each with 2 and Kaleb Spears with 1.

The remaining schedule of the DCHS Tigers and Lady Tigers is as follows:

Monday, February 5 vs. Livingston Academy in Smithville (Senior Night)

Thursday, February 8 at Stone Memorial in Crossville

Saturday, February 10 at Warren County in McMinnville (starting at 3 p.m. with the girls game and the boys game to follow)

All other games will start at 6 p.m. with the girls and the boys to follow.




Reeses is Sweeter than Candy (View Video Here)

February 2, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

Sweeter than candy!

“Reeses”, the WJLE/DeKalb Animal Shelter featured “Pet of the Week” is now available for adoption.

“Reeses is a little over a year old,” said Laura Parsley of the shelter. She has been spayed, micro-chipped, dewormed, treated for fleas and ticks, and is up to date on vaccines. Reeses has a lot of energy and loves to run around the backyard and play. She is also a cat lover and would be fine in a home with cats. Reeses is sponsored so her adoption fee is only $90. Come meet her today. She is ready to go home with you,” said Parsley.

“If you are interested in adopting Reeses, please check out the adoptable pet’s link on our website to fill out an application at https://www.dekalbanimalsheltertn.com/ and we will call you to come in and meet her,” said Parsley.

The shelter is open Monday-Friday from 8 to 4 and Saturday from 8 to 12 at 186 Transfer Station Road. Phone 615-597-3647.




DCHS Basketball Teams Suffer Another Setback

February 2, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

The first meeting of the basketball season between Livingston Academy and DCHS Thursday night didn’t go well for the Tigers and Lady Tigers as they lost to the Wildcats 85 to 42 in the boys game and 56 to 44 in the girls contest.

The Tigers are now 10-14 on the season and 1-6 in the district. The Lady Tigers own a record of 9-15 overall and 0-7 in district play.

DCHS will host Upperman tonight (Friday, February 2) in Smithville starting with the girls game at 6 p.m. followed by the boys game. WJLE will have LIVE coverage.

In the last meeting on January 12 at Baxter, the Lady Tigers lost 41 to 28 while the Tigers were dealt a 58 to 46 defeat.

On Thursday night, the Lady Tigers trailed Livingston Academy 15 to 10 after the 1st period, 27 to 18 at halftime, and 41 to 25 after the 3rd period before losing to the Lady Wildcats 56 to 44.

For DC, Avery Agee scored 17, Tess Barton 9, Ella VanVranken 8, Chloe VanVranken 6, and Allie Melton 4.

The Tigers were behind the Wildcats 26 to 17 after the 1st period and trailed 38 to 26 at halftime, and 68 to 35 after the 3rd period before losing 85 to 42.

Jon Hendrix led the Tigers in scoring with 11, Alex Antoniak and Dallas Kirby each with 7, Seth Fuson 6, Ian Colwell 4, Chase Young 3, and Logan Duke and Kiece Hannah each with 2.

The remaining schedule of the DCHS Tigers and Lady Tigers is as follows:

Friday, February 2 vs. Upperman in Smithville

Monday, February 5 vs. Livingston Academy in Smithville

Thursday, February 8 at Stone Memorial in Crossville

Saturday, February 10 at Warren County in McMinnville (starting at 3 p.m. with the girls game and the boys game to follow)

All other games will start at 6 p.m. with the girls and the boys to follow.




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