DeKalb Tigers Bring Down Owls 33-14 (Listen to WJLE’s Tiger Talk Program Here)

August 28, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

After scoring three touchdowns and shutting out Smith County in the first half, the DeKalb County Tigers held off the Owls in the second half to notch a 33-14 win before a home crowd on the opening night of the 2021 football season Friday evening.

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The Tigers (1-0) will now gear up for their first region matchup of the year at Macon County (2-0) on Friday, September 3. Kick-Off will be at 7 p.m. Macon County has defeated East Robertson 34-12 and Westmoreland 14-6. Smith County is 0-2 with losses to Gordonsville 14-0 and DeKalb County 33-14.

The first of DC’s three scores in the first half came with 9:07 left in the opening period as Colby Barnes found the endzone on a 3 yard TD run capping a 53 yard Tiger drive. The PAT attempt failed but DeKalb County took an early 6-0 lead.

Isaac Knowles later scored on a 67 yard punt return followed by a successful extra point kick by Axel Aranda to put the Tigers up 13-0 with 7:28 left in the 1st period.

Diego Coronado took it in from 1 yard out with 9:50 left in the 2nd period capping an 80 yard Tiger drive and following another successful PAT by Axel Aranda, DeKalb County led 20-0.

Smith County scored twice in the second half. The first came on a 15 yard touchdown run by Bryce Currie completing a 47 yard drive with 5:55 left in the 3rd period. Javier Gasper added the extra point and the Owls cut the Tiger lead to 20-7.

Smith County’s Kylan Johnson then scored on a 25 yard run with 9:51 left in the 4th period capping a 71 yard drive. Gasper tacked on the extra point and the Owls trailed 20-14.

The Tiger offense then got hot again. After setting up DC at the Smith County 30 yard line on a kick-off return, Isaac Knowles caught a 30 yard touchdown pass from Quarterback Briz Trapp with 7:56 left in the 4th period. A two point conversion attempt failed but the Tigers extended their lead to 26-14.

The final score of the game came on a 4 yard TD run by Colby Barnes with 3:42 left in the 4th period. Aranda added the extra point and the Tigers won 33-14.

August 27, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

Calling all Dog and Cat Lovers!

Adopt dogs and cats at great deals Saturday, August 28 thanks to the Friends of the DeKalb Animal Shelter non-profit organization during an Adopt-A-Thon.

For example, you can adopt “Zoe”, the WJLE/DeKalb Animal Shelter featured “Pet of the Week” for only $60.

“Zoe is a 2-3 year old Pitty Mix. She is a hefty girl but super sweet and she is really great on a leash. Zoe is good with other dogs and people including children and she loves to play. While she has tons of energy she can be just as content sitting around and relaxing. Her adoption fee is $60 during the Adopt-A-Thon Saturday which means Zoe will be spayed and brought up to date on all vaccines. She will also be microchipped, heartworm screened, and will get her flea and tick prevention treatments all for $60. In fact, our “Friends Of” Organization has reduced the adoption prices for all cats and dogs Saturday, August 28 only,” said Shelter Director Emmaly Bennett.

“If you are interested go to our website at https://www.dekalbanimalshelter.com/ and look for Zoe under the adoptable pet tab. Fill out that application and we will call you for an appointment to come in and meet her,” said Bennett.

For more information phone 615-597-3647.

August 27, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb Saints got their second football victory of the season Thursday night winning at home over Watertown Middle 22-6.

After watching the visitors take a 6 to nothing lead, the Saints went to work scoring three unanswered touchdowns with a pair of two point conversions while shutting out Watertown the rest of the game to get the win.

Juan Ortega had 15 carries for 96 yards and two touchdowns in the game while Jon Hendrix had 13 carries for 126 yards and a touchdown. He also converted both two point conversion plays. Wyatt Carter hauled in one catch for 38 yards.

The Saints are now 2-2 and will host White County for homecoming Thursday, September 2 at 6:30 p.m.

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