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DeKalb Tigers win Catfight with Gordonsville 35-21
September 21, 2024
By: Dwayne Page
Catfight!
The DeKalb County Tigers handed the Gordonsville Tigers their first loss of the season Friday night on the road winning 35 to 21.
DC Quarterback Jordan Parker threw for 4 touchdowns including 3 to Ryan Lyons and 1 to Ty Webb and then added a rushing touchdown himself plus 5 extra points by kicker Adrian Prater for the 35 to 21 victory.
DeKalb County (5-0) will host Stone Memorial (3-2) next Friday night, September 27 in Smithville. Kick-off is at 7 p.m.
Gordonville took the early lead on a Quarterback Jay Foster to Dalton Hancock 4-yard pass for a touchdown completing a 63-yard drive with 2:52 left in the 1st period. Kicker Gavin Kemp added the PAT and Gordonsville led 7-0
DC tied the game on a Quarterback Jordan Parker 14-yard keeper for a touchdown with 11:36 left in the 2nd period capping a 55 yard drive. Kicker Adrian Prater converted the PAT and the score was 7-7.
The black and gold Tigers grabbed the lead on a 39-yard touchdown strike from QB Jordan Parker to Ryan Lyons with 7:54 left in the 2nd period. Adrian Prater’s extra point gave the DC Tigers a 14-7 advantage.
Gordonsville’s Dalton Hancock took the ensuing kick-off and raced 88 yards for a touchdown. Gavin Kemp’s extra point tied the game at 14-14 with 7:40 left until halftime.
The DC Tigers regained the lead on a 34-yard touchdown pass play from QB Jordan Parker to Ryan Lyons capping a 52-yard drive with 50 seconds to go before halftime. Adrian Prater booted the extra point, and the black and gold Tigers were up 21-14.
DeKalb County extended its lead on a 14-yard touchdown pass from QB Jordan Parker to Ty Webb with 7:16 left in the 3rd period completing a 69-yard drive. Adrian Prater added the extra point, and the DC Tigers held a two touchdown lead 28-14.
Gordonsville’s last score of the night came on a 29-yard quarterback keeper by Jay Foster capping a 62-yard drive with 4:23 left in the 3rd period and with Gavin Kemp’s extra point the score was 28 to 21 in favor of DeKalb County.
The DC Tigers finished off Gordonsville with a 19-yard touchdown pass play from QB Jordan Parker to Ryan Lyons with 26 seconds left in the 3rd period completing a 67-yard drive. Adrian Prater converted the PAT and the black and gold Tigers prevailed winning 35 to 21.
Saints to Play Avery Trace for Conference Championship
September 20, 2024
By: Dwayne Page
The DeKalb Saints have punched their ticket to the conference title game with a 20-14 victory over the visiting Fentress County Crush Thursday night in Smithville. The Saints will face Avery Trace Thursday night, September 26 at 6:30 p.m. in Cookeville.
The Saints scored first on a 1-yard Collin Donnell quarterback keeper with 51.3 seconds left in the 1st period. The 2-point conversion attempt was no good. The 12 play 52-yard drive was set up after Reed Midgett for the Saints covered a Fentress County fumble at the Saints 48-yard line.
The Crush tied the game with 4:28 left in the 2nd period on a 30-yard touchdown run by Grayson Stephens completing a 7 play 54-yard drive. The 2-point conversion attempt was no good.
With only 12.8 seconds left until halftime on a 4th down play, the Saints scored on a flea flicker from Rocky Cantrell to Collin Donnell who launched a pass to Bryson Redmon for 42 yards and a touchdown. The 2-point conversion try failed but the Saints held a 12-6 lead at halftime.
The Saints added another score with 4:46 left in the 3rd period on a 15-yard Collin Donnell quarterback keeper for a touchdown. Donnell then found Gavin Frazier for the 2-point conversion and DeKalb Middle led 20-6.
Fentress County scored its last touchdown of the game on a 44-yard pass play from quarterback Gage Deaton to Sam Segatto with 2:38 left in the 4th period. Grayson Stephens scored on the 2-point conversion play and the Saints went onto claim a 20 to 14 victory.
Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree & Craft Festival Receives $16,000 Grant from Tennessee Arts Commission
September 20, 2024
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The Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree & Craft Festival is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a $16,000 grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission. This generous grant will support the festival’s ongoing efforts to celebrate and preserve the rich cultural heritage of bluegrass music and traditional crafts in Tennessee.
The Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree & Craft Festival, a beloved annual event, has been a cornerstone of the community for over 50 years. Each year, the festival attracts thousands of visitors from across the country, showcasing the talents of musicians, artisans, and performers. The grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission will enable the festival to enhance its programming, provide more opportunities for local artists, and ensure the continuation of this cherished tradition.
“We are incredibly grateful to the Tennessee Arts Commission for their support,” said Kim Luton, President of the Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree & Craft Festival. “This grant will allow us to expand our offerings and continue to provide a platform for artists and musicians to share their talents with the community. We look forward to another successful year and to making the festival even more memorable for our attendees.”
The Tennessee Arts Commission is dedicated to supporting the arts and cultural activities throughout the state. Their mission is to cultivate the arts for the benefit of all Tennesseans and to ensure that the arts are accessible to everyone. The grant awarded to the Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree & Craft Festival is part of the Commission’s ongoing efforts to promote and support the arts in local communities. The Tennessee Arts Commission’s Specialty License Plate Program is a fantastic initiative that supports the arts across the state. A portion of the funds from the purchase of certain specialty license plates goes directly to the Tennessee Arts Commission. On average, 80% of Tennessee Arts Grants are funded by these specialty plates. These plates are available to all Tennessee residents. The funds raised support arts organizations, schools, and community projects through Tennessee’s 95 counties. Visit tn4arts.org for more details.
The Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree & Craft Festival will be held July 4th – 5th, 2025. For more information visit smithvillejamboree.com.
