Signups for DeKalb Youth Baseball Begin Saturday, February 5

February 3, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

Signups for the DeKalb Youth Baseball League begin Saturday, February 5 from 9 a.m. until 12 noon at the county complex in the UT Extension office.

If you miss Saturday’s registration, there will be three other dates to sign up on Saturday, February 12th, 19th, and 26th at the same times and location. Registration will also take place at Northside Elementary School on February 5 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and February 12 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Registration fees are $65 per child and $50 for each sibling. Parents who don’t want to work the concession stand may make a $25 buyout payment. Please bring proof of player age and proof of residency. Player ages are determined by what age the player is as of May 1st.

Tryouts for all leagues will be Saturday, March 5th at Infinity Athletics, 700 Walker Road, Smithville.

Please like them on Facebook at DeKalb County Tennessee Youth Baseball. Debit and credit cards will be accepted, and transaction fees apply.

League divisions are as follows:

7-8 year old Coach Pitch

9-10 year old Minor League

11-12 year old Major League

13-15 year old Senior League

February 3, 2022
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DeKalb West School today (Feb. 3) announced the Students of the Month for February. Teachers choose students for the honor who excel as a student in areas like academics and character. Congratulations to Ashton Wright, PreK ; Thomas Brelje, Kindergarten; Kaycie Avera, 1st; James Rochez, 2nd; Logan Dies, 3rd; Averie Winchester, 4th; Kayla Checchi, 5th; Zoe Webster, 6th; Myleigh Tittle, 7th; and McKenna Miller, 8th.

Pictured front row left to right are: Ashton Wright, Kaycie Avera, Thomas Brelje, and James Rochez. Back row left to right are Assistant Principal Joey Agee, McKenna Miller, Myleigh Tittle, Zoe Webster, and Principal Sabrina Farler. Absent from pictures were Logan Dies, Averie Winchester, and Kayla Checchi.

February 2, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

DCHS Tiger Football Star Isaac Knowles, a senior, signed a letter of intent with Tennessee Tech University Wednesday to play for the Golden Eagles starting this fall.

Knowles was joined at the signing by members of his family, coaches, and fellow athletes and friends.

“Isaac helped our program accomplish a lot while he played here in all three phases of the game,” said Tiger Coach Steve Trapp. “This past year he was just a really special player for us with all the ways we used him, so Tennessee Tech is getting a really versatile and high character guy and I appreciate the trust they have in DeKalb County in that this is the third year in a row they have taken one of our guys and we are grateful for that. We appreciate all that Isaac has done for us and for what his family has meant to us. Tennessee Tech is getting a really good guy,” added Coach Trapp

A standout on offense as a receiver, runner, and quarterback; on defense; and on special teams, Knowles was a key factor in the Tigers success in 2021 as the team completed a 7-5 season and advanced to the second round of the state playoffs before losing to Upperman at Baxter in November.

Knowles was just named Most Valuable Player of the 2021 DCHS Tiger Football Team during the annual Awards Banquet held on January 22.

During his four-year career at DCHS, Knowles started and played in 47 football games, the most ever by any Tiger in school history.

Knowles’ statistics for the 2021 season are as follows:

*Rushing: 104 carries, 882 yards, 15 Touchdowns- 8.5 yards per carry

*Receiving: 72 receptions, 1030 yards, 6 TD – 15.2 yards per catch, 103 yards per game

*Passing: 7 of 13, 155 yards, 2 TD, 0 Interceptions

Knowles scored 23 total touchdowns and on four two-point conversions, and led the team with 146 total points scored, which is an average of 12.2 points per game.

*Defense: 47 solo tackles, 42 assists, three special teams tackles, three tackles for loss, seven interceptions, five forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, one blocked punt/field goal, one defensive touchdown.

*Special Teams: He had 30 kick/punt returns for 644 yards and one touchdown, an average of 21.4 yards per return.

*All-Purpose Yards: 2,556.

Knowles was named the Region 4-4A Offensive Player of the Year, named to the Tennessee Football Coaches’ Association’s All-State Team, and selected to play in the East-West All-Star Classic at Austin Peay.

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