Tigers to Host Macon County on Senior Night Friday (Listen to WJLE’s Tiger Talk Program here)

October 17, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

It’s the last regular season home game this year for the DeKalb County Tigers Friday night as they play host to the Macon County Tigers in Smithville on Senior night.

But a win against the Lafayette squad coupled with a victory in two weeks over struggling Cumberland County in Crossville would give the Tigers a second place finish in the region and guarantee them a state play-off game at home in three weeks.

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Tiger Talk October 18

The DC Tigers enter the game Friday night at 4-4 and 1-1 in region play. Macon County is 4-3 and 2-0 in the region.

Last year at Lafayette, DeKalb County lost 20-17. Tiger Coach Steve Trapp is hoping for a different outcome Friday night.

“Macon County looks very similar defensively to what they showed against us last year. Offensively, they move around a lot with a lot of shifts and trades trying to get the defense a little bit confused or outnumbered with more bodies on one side than what you have so its really important especially defensively that our assignments and alignments are correct. They have really looked good in practice this week but once you get to Friday you have to make sure you are on par with everything. We talk to our guys all the time about making sure their eyes are right because if your eyes are right the rest will follow and that holds very true for this game. If we get lined up right I think our guys will have a good night but if we get lined up wrong and take on blocks in an incorrect way then some big plays may happen. We understand what is on the line but we can’t focus on that until the game is over. Its about having that mental toughness and that next play mentality and doing the best you can each and every moment you have the chance to,” said Coach Trapp.

Macon County has defeated Mount Juliet Christian 55-7, Glencliff 70-8, Cumberland County 48-12, and Stone Memorial 16-6. Their losses have been to Smith County 13-9, Westmoreland 21-11, and to Trousdale County 28-0.

DeKalb County has beaten Stone Memorial 33-0, Grundy County 49-12, Cannon County 41-10, and Smith County 28-24 and lost to Warren County 35-21, Upperman 35-0, Watertown 42-20, and Livingston Academy 31-0.

Region Standings:

*Livingston Academy: 8-0 (3-0)

*Macon County: 4-3 (2-0)

*DeKalb County: 4-4 (1-1)

*Stone Memorial: 1-6 (0-3)

*Cumberland County: 0-7 (0-2)

Kick-off will be Friday night at 7 p.m.

WJLE’s pre-game shows begin with “Coach to Coach” at 5 p.m. featuring former coaches Doug Matthews, Dave McGinnis, and broadcaster Larry Stone.

“Murphy’s Matchups” airs at 6 p.m. featuring the Guru of Tennessee High School Football Murphy Fair.

“Tiger Talk” begins at 6:30 p.m. featuring DCHS Coach Steve Trapp and Tiger Football Players Isaac Knowles, Evan Jones, and Nathaniel Crook. John Pryor, the Voice of the Tigers, is the host of the program.

WJLE’s “LIVE” play by play coverage starts at 7 p.m. with the Voice of the Tigers John Pryor and Luke Willoughby.

LISTEN LIVE ON WJLE AM 1480/ FM 101.7 and LIVE STREAMING at www.wjle.com.

October 17, 2019
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Do you have an old trumpet or flute lying in the bottom of a closet somewhere?

You could help out a local student by donating it to the DMS/DCHS Bands. Even if your instrument isn’t in the best shape it can be repaired for a student to put to good use.

If you have an instrument that needs a home please drop it off at the front office of DMS or DCHS.

October 17, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Chad Kirby remains the fearless leader of WJLE’s Fearless Forecasters heading into the eighth week of the college football season.

Kirby leads the pack with an overall record of 67-38 followed by Darrell Gill and Dewain Hendrixson each at 65-40. John Pryor and the James Gang (Grant and Jeff James) each own a record of 61-44. Ricky Atnip and the guests are 60-45. Jacob Parsley is 59-46, Scott Brown and Will Graham are each at 57-48 and Jared Davis is 56-49.

For the week, Darrell Gill, Chad Kirby, and Dewain Hendrixson tied for the best record at 11-4. The James Gang, Jacob Parsley, Scott Brown, Ricky Atnip, and John Pryor each went 10-5. Will Graham and last week’s guest Brad Halfacre each went 8-7 and Jared Davis was 7-8.

Only one of the forecasters hit his underdog pick last week. Will Graham got on the board with 7 points as Tennessee upset Mississippi State 20-10.

After seven weeks, Jared Davis is the underdog points leader with 31 followed by Scott Brown 29.5, the guests 14.5, Jacob Parsley 14, Dewain Hendrixson 11, Darrell Gill 8, John Pryor 7.5, Will Graham 7 points, the James Gang 4.5 points, and Ricky Atnip 4 points.

Thursday the Forecasters will be picking winners in the following games:

Michigan at Penn State, Arizona at USC, San Diego State at San Jose State, Baylor at Oklahoma State, TCU at Kansas State, North Carolina at Virginia Tech, Oregon at Washington, Duke at Virginia, Florida at South Carolina, Texas A&M at Ole Miss, Temple at SMU, Air Force at Hawaii, Missouri at Vanderbilt, Tennessee at Alabama, and the L.A. Chargers at the Tennessee Titans.

Thursday’s special guest is Stuart Brown.

Catch the Fearless Forecasters on WJLE Thursday at 4:30 p.m. on AM 1480/FM 101.7 and LIVE streaming at www.wjle.com.

The program is sponsored by Graham Services, the Charles D. Atnip Realty and Auction Company, Davis Auto Body, Middle Tennessee Natural Gas, Liberty State Bank, DeKalb County Insurance, Gill Automotive, Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, DeKalb County Ace Hardware, and Domino’s Pizza.

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