Lady Tigers 2-0 in Florida’s Daytona Beach Shootout

December 28, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The Lady Tigers went 2-0 on the first day of the Daytona Beach Shootout in Florida Friday.

In their debut game of the shootout, the Lady Tigers defeated LaRue County High School from Kentucky 40-28. DeKalb County led by 1 at the half but went on a 16-2 run to finish out the 3rd quarter to take a 29-14 advantage into the fourth period. Emme Colwell led the Lady Tigers in scoring with 16 points. Kadee Ferrell had 12, Kenzie France 5, Grace Griffin 3, Megan Cantrell 3, and Mya Ruch with 1.

In the nightcap DeKalb County knocked off Jasper Place from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 38-31. According to Lady Tiger Coach Danny Fish, the two time Providence champions from a school with 2,900 enrollment had size but the Lady Tigers matched that with tough and physical play. DeKalb County was led in scoring by Emme Colwell with 13 points. Mya Ruch 9, Kadee Ferrell 9, Megan Walker 5 and Kenzie France with 2.

The Lady Tigers will be back in action today (Saturday, December 28) at 12 noon against the Dutchtown Bulldogs from Hampton, Georgia in the winner’s Bracket Semi-finals.

The DCHS Tigers went 1-2 in the AFLAC Christmas Tournament at Watertown High School

The tournament was held Thursday through Saturday last week.

The Tigers lost to Lebanon on Thursday night 86 to 42 and to Cookeville on Friday night 67 to 46. The Tigers defeated Moore County 58 to 48 on Saturday.

Overall the Tigers are now 4-8 and 1-2 in the District. They will be back in action on January 4 hosting Cookeville.

December 27, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The Tennessee Highway Patrol investigated a two vehicle personal injury crash Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Highway 70 and 96 in Liberty.

A helicopter landing zone was set up at DeKalb West School to airlift one of the crash victims. More details later.

Members of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department, DeKalb Fire Department, and DeKalb EMS were also on the scene.

December 27, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Jimmy Stephens is the featured artist on “Jammin’ at the 428” this morning (Friday) on WJLE.

The program will air at 8:30 a.m. following the “Old Time Country Community Radio Show”

Jim Hicks, the host of the show, will interview Stephens and showcase his music on today’s program.

(Click links below to hear “Jammin’ at the 428”)

Jammin at the 428 September 5

“We are happy to feature Jimmy Stevens. So many people love his music. He is one of the most talented singers and songrwiters I have been around. We hope the listeners enjoy the music of Jimmy Stevens,” said Hicks.

Stephens records at Rick Scruggs’ Studio in Smithville, also known as the 428.

Meanwhile, if you are a local artist, Hicks would like to possibly schedule you for the show.

“We are always looking for people to come and do a show with us. Please call at 615-215-9090 and ask for Rick Scruggs,” said Hicks.

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