January 28, 2023
By: Dwayne Page
A marquee win!
The DCHS Tigers did Friday night what few teams have done this season, defeat the Livingston Academy Wildcats. The game was played in Smithville and the final score was 73 to 61.
The Lady Tigers lost their game 70 to 53.
With the victory, the Tigers improve to 11-11 (3-6) on the season while the Wildcats suffered only their third loss of the year at 20-3 (6-2). The Lady Tigers go to 12-12 (3-6) as the Lady Wildcats now sport a record of 21-3 (8-0).
The Tigers led the Wildcats 19 to 14 after the 1st period. The game was tied at 30-30 by halftime but DC opened up a 48 to 39 advantage after the 3rd period and went onto claim a 73 to 61 victory.
Conner Close scored 29, Robert Wheeler 18, Stetson Agee 10, Zack Birmingham and Alex Antoniak each with 5, Jon Hendrix 4, and Ean Jones 2.
In the girls game the Lady Tigers trailed 18 to 11 after the 1st period but grabbed a 27 to 26 lead by halftime. Livingston Academy regained the lead 45 to 38 by the end of the 3rd period and won 70 to 53.
Ella VanVranken scored 25, Avery Agee 12, Chloe VanVranken 5, Ella Hendrixson 4, Tess Barton 4, and Madison Martin 3.
Remaining 2023 DCHS Basketball Schedule:
Mon, 1/30-6:00pm-Smith County-Home • Non-District
Tue, 1/31-6:00pm-Macon County-Home • District
FEBRUARY
Tue, 2/7-6:00pm-Cumberland County-Away • District
Fri, 2/10-6:00pm-Upperman-Home • District
times listed are the start of the Lady Tigers game. Tigers games to follow.