It’s Time to Pack a Shoebox for “Operation Christmas Child” (VIEW VIDEO HERE)

November 16, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

DeKalb County residents will have the opportunity to donate Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes, beginning Monday, November 18.

Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization headed by Franklin Graham. The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Since 1993 Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 168 million shoeboxes to children in over 160 countries and territories. For many of these children, the gift‑filled shoebox is the first gift they have ever received. Also, to help offset shipping costs, participants are asked to donate $9 per shoebox gift. They will receive a tracking label, enabling them to learn the destination of their shoebox gift.

The week of November 18th through 25th, is National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child. The drop-off/relay center for this area is located at the Indian Creek Baptist Church, 967 Hurricane Ridge Road, Smithville, Tennessee, and is a convenient place for churches, clubs, schools, businesses, and individuals to bring their filled shoe boxes.

The local drop off center will be open, as follows:

*Monday, November 18 through Friday, November 22 – 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
* Saturday, November 23 – 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
*Sunday, November 24 – 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
*Monday, November 25 – 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

You may select from the above dates and hours to deliver your filled shoe boxes to the center.
This holiday season you can experience the true meaning of Christmas with a child in need by simply packing your shoeboxes with toys, hygiene items, school supplies, and other small gifts.

For further information please contact:
Sue Puckett:
615/597-7370 (office)
615/597-7325 (home)
615/464-7700 (cell)suepuckett@dtccom.net (e-mail)

For more information, including guidelines for shoebox gifts and an option to virtually “Build a Box,” visit www.samaritanspurse.org/occ

November 16, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

For the first time in school history DeKalb County High School will be represented in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Football Playoffs as the Tigers stunned Marshall County 28-24 Friday night at Lewisburg in the second round of the post season in Division I Class 4A.

The Tigers (8-4) will travel to Nolensville (10-2) Friday night, November 22. Kick-off will be at 7 p.m. and WJLE will have LIVE coverage. Nolensville eliminated Livingston Academy 33-7.

After the Tiger defense thwarted Marshall County twice in two drives on the DC side of the field, the Tigers got on the board first with 2:22 left in the 1^st period as Quarterback Axel Aldino found Desmond Nokes on a 25 yard touchdown pass. Alan Munoz booted the extra point and DeKalb County led 7-0.

Marshall County got its first points off a Tiger miscue. After a bad snap, Tiger punter Noah Roberts tried to run but lost the football and Marshall County’s Andrew Gold picked it up and raced 40 yards for a touchdown with 8:20 left in the 2^nd period. Jon Estes added the extra point and the game was tied at 7-7.

Marshall County extended its lead to 10-7 with 1:31 left in the 2^nd period on a 24 yard field goal by kicker Jon Estes.

The Tigers tried to tie the game in the 3^rd period but a 28 yard field goal attempt by Alan Munoz was no good.

DC took the lead on a 2 yard touchdown run by David Bradford with 4:49 left in the 3^rd period. Munoz tacked on the extra point and the Tigers led 14-10.

Marshall County grabbed the lead again with 10:38 left in the 4^th period on a 7 yard touchdown run by Kel Greer. The PAT by Estes was good and Marshall County was back out front 17-14.

A little razzle dazzle with 7:33 left in the game on a double reverse and a pitch back to the quarterback led to a 50 yard touchdown catch by Kel Greer. Estes added the extra point and Marshall County held a 24-14 advantage.

DeKalb County mounted another scoring drive and closed the gap on a 3 yard touchdown run by David Bradford with 4:37 left. The PAT by Munoz was good and the Tigers trailed 24-21.

DC scored the go ahead and winning touchdown with 40 seconds left in the game as Aldino found Tyzaun Ladet on a catch good for 44 yards and a score. Munoz booted the extra point and the Tigers pulled ahead 28-24.

Marshall County had the ball one last time but Aldino picked off a pass with two seconds left to seal the victory for the Tigers.

November 15, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

An outstanding DCHS softball outfielder has signed a letter of intent with Trevecca Nazarene University to play collegiate ball after she graduates here.

Megan Walker, a senior, put pen to paper Friday at the DCHS auditorium. Members of Walker’s family, coaches, and fellow players joined her for the occasion.

Trevecca Nazarene University (TNU), founded in 1901, is a private Christian liberal arts college in Nashville and is a member of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II

“The reason I chose Trevecca is because it’s a small Christian school so I really thought that would be best for what I want to do in my future. Right now I plan to become an Occupational Therapist,” said Walker.

Tigerette Coach Danny Fish said he is very happy that Megan will have a chance to play softball at the collegiate level.

“I am very proud of Megan reaching her goal of going to Trevecca. That is where she wanted to be. She has worked real hard to make that dream a reality,” said Coach Fish.

“Megan is a program changer. She is a great player and not just in one sport. She also plays basketball. Last year we got a little worried about her because she was playing in the Gold Tournament in Texas and suffered an injury and had surgery. She missed all of the basketball season last year and coming back from that injury I would never have thought she would have the impact she did last year in softball but she had a really solid year after her recovery. She has had three solid years so far and I expect her to have a great senior year,” said Coach Fish.

Before she heads off to college, Megan has one more high school softball season in front of her and she is looking forward to it.

“I think we have a lot of potential this year. We lost a lot of good players last year and we need a lot of people to step up into their roles but I think we can definitely do it,” said Walker.

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