DCHS Football in Final Four of 615 Preps Helmet Madness III Competition

March 27, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

DeKalb County High School is among the final four football programs in the 615 Preps Helmet Madness III bracket competition, and fan voting is live through noon today (Sunday, March 27) to determine the finalists.

The winner will earn bragging rights for “favorite helmet” in the 615 Preps coverage area.

615 Preps began in 2019 as Midstate Preps Plus, a website to help enhance coverage of high school football in Middle Tennessee. The name was changed in March of 2020 to provide a more recognizable brand and to align with the 615 Preps Podcast.

In keeping with its annual tradition of letting fans vote for their favorite helmets in the 615 Preps coverage area, the third edition of Helmet Madness began earlier this month with opening-round matchups. This year’s bracket featured a record 77 teams out of the 87 area teams participating.

Two of last year’s semifinalists, DeKalb County and defending champion Lebanon, return to the final four. DeKalb County has been a semifinalist each year since the competition started in 2020. Green Hill and Lipscomb Academy make up the other remaining teams.

Voting will run through noon Central on Sunday, March 27. Fans may vote once per hour. For the remaining rounds, if a tiebreaker is necessary, an additional vote will be on Twitter @615Preps to determine the winner.

(Click link below on how to vote)

https://615preps.com/2022/03/26/helmet-madness-semifinals-2/

March 26, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

For 22 years, Relay for Life was one of the largest fundraising events in DeKalb County in support of the American Cancer Society but three years ago it was suspended due to the pandemic.

Although the hope is to one day bring it back, Relay for Life, normally held on the Friday evening before Mother’s Day in May, will again not be held this year but that doesn’t mean the fundraising has to stop.

“Cancer doesn’t stop just because the pandemic hit,” said Ivadell Randolph, local ACS Volunteer and Relay organizer. “Like every other organization, the American Cancer Society has been hit very hard, but we can still do some fundraising. If there are teams that want to do some onsite fundraising, we welcome that. That’s what happened last year. We raised over $7,200 altogether (including through Love Lights A Tree) and though it’s a low amount compared to what we have done in the past, every dollar helps and these may be the few dollars some researcher needs to find a cure. I am very appreciative of all those who did give last year for this worthy cause,” said Randolph.

In the early years, Relay for Life raised more than $100,000 annually through fun-filled activities, contributions, and sponsorships by churches, teams, businesses, individuals, and civic organizations before and during the event, which except for one year, was held at Green Brook Park. In 2017, Relay was moved indoors at the county complex due to rain. In more recent years, the goal has been to raise at least $50,000 with each event.

“The DeKalb County community has been dedicated and supportive of Relay for Life over many years. Without the help of our sponsors, we wouldn’t be able to have the same impact that we have had. Because of the many donations, we have been able to support breakthrough cancer research and we have been able to save more lives. We’ve also been able to support cancer patient services like the Hope Lodges across the country, including Memphis, Nashville, and Atlanta that house out-of-town patients and their caregivers for free,” said Randolph.

“Due to the continued economic effects of the pandemic, your American Cancer Society is facing a significant funding shortage that is threatening our ability to invest in vital cancer research. Our most important mission is to continue to serve patients and attack cancer from every angle through research, education, advocacy, and patient services,” Randolph continued.

“We know that the pandemic has had many negative effects on businesses. If you are not able to give this year, please know how much we appreciate your support in the past and that we are praying for the success of your business as we hopefully come out of this difficult time. If you can give this year, please know how truly appreciative we are. We are better together,” added Randolph.

A special thanks goes to 2021 teams and sponsors who donated including the DeKalb County Committee, Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church, Salem Baptist Church, DeKalb County Retired Teachers, First Baptist Church, B&G Supply, DeKalb County FCE Club, American Legion, Snow Hill Baptist Church, New West Point Free Will Baptist Church, Caldwell’s Drug Store, and Wilson Bank & Trust.

For more information contact Ivadell Randolph at 615-597-5296 or address contributions to Ivadell Randolph, 787 Keltonburg Road, Smithville, TN 37166.

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life movement is the world’s largest peer-to-peer fundraising event dedicated to saving lives from cancer. For over 35 years, communities across the world have come together to honor and remember loved ones and take action for lifesaving change. Funds raised through Relay For Life directly support breakthrough research, 24/7 support for cancer patients, access to lifesaving screenings, and much more.

March 28, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

Another outstanding DCHS Lady Tiger soccer athlete is moving on to the collegiate level after she graduates from high school.

Rainey Tiner, a senior, signed a letter of intent Friday afternoon to play for Southwest Tennessee Community College at Memphis.

Tiner’s parents, Doyne and Margie Glass helped her celebrate along with DCHS Soccer Coach Dylan Kleparek (Coach K), her fellow teammates, DeKalb Middle School Coaches Justin Nokes and Cameron Lester along with Travel Ball Coach Davis Draper of the All-In Futbol Club TN of Cookeville.

“My decision on where I would go to college came down to Southwest and another school, but I chose Southwest after I went to ID camp there. I just fit really well with the team and I got along with the coach. He showed me around Memphis. I just felt more comfortable with them,” said Tiner.

In addition to furthering her soccer career, Tiner plans to study criminal justice at Southwest and then go on to the police academy to become a law enforcement officer.

Since she was a young child, Tiner has had a passion for soccer and has worked to hone her skills over the years.

“I have played soccer since I was in Middle School. Coach K was my coach even before I got to high school. I played in the recreation league for him, and Coach Davis Draper has been my travel ball coach. I like the team (DCHS Lady Tigers). We all grew up together. I played in the rec league with them and travel ball with some of them,” said Tiner.

“A highlight of my high school soccer career was when I scored a winning goal in a game against Livingston Academy, a school we hadn’t beaten in a lot of years,” added Tiner.

As for her high school studies, “I like geometry and I like the coding class I have right now where we make(computer) games,” said Tiner.

“Rainey is a fantastic athlete. A soccer player who has put in the time and work,” said Coach K. “She has played since she was little. Rainey played rec league ball for me as a young girl and worked her way up, playing travel soccer. She has earned her way. Rainey is the kind of player you can put anywhere on the field, and she can play. She played defense for us this past season but she has played a lot of other places on the field too. I could take her out of defense and put her up front and she can score goals. To have that kind of player with versatility and leadership is special. She is the kind of leader that is vocal on the field and can direct traffic and keep people going where they need to go. Rainey is another great senior going on to play at the next level,” said Coach K.

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a public community college in Memphis. The college resulted from the 2000 merger between two institutions, the former Shelby State Community College and the former State Technical Institute at Memphis (“STIM”). Southwest is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open-access college and is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Southwest is also a member of the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association.

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