January 9, 2021
By: Dwayne Page
Another outstanding DCHS Lady Tiger basketball player has become a member of the 1,000 point club.
Needing only 14 points to reach the milestone entering the game at Cannon County Friday night, Junior Kadee Ferrell pumped in 27 for the game, which was half the points scored by the Lady Tigers in their 54-43 victory over the Lionettes.
DC led 18 to 10 after the 1st period, 25 to 13 at halftime, and 39 to 26 after the 3rd period before going on to claim the 54 to 43 win.
Following Ferrell in scoring was Ella VanVranken with 11 points, Megan Cantrell 9. Cadee Griffith 4. Madison Martin with 2, and Hannah Willingham 1.
The Tigers got close but couldn’t get past the Lions losing 55 to 51.
DC trailed 14 to 11 after the 1st period, 23 to 20 at halftime, and 53 to 32 after the 3rd period before losing 55 to 51.
Evan Jones scored 14, Jordan Young 12, Elishah Ramos 10, Brayden Antoniak and Stetson Agee each with 6, and Luke Jenkins 3.
The Tigers are 3-6 (1-3) and the Lady Tigers are 4-6 (1-3). The Lions are 7-6 (2-2) and the Lionettes are 3-9 (0-4).
DeKalb County travels to Sequatchie County Saturday, January 9. The girls game tips off at 3 p.m. followed by the boys game.