January 17, 2021
By: Dwayne Page
A DeKalb County High School Lady Tiger basketball star was honored at halftime of the boys game against Sequatchie County in Smithville Saturday.
Junior Kadee Ferrell, newest member of the 1,000 point club, was presented a 1,000 point game ball and a plaque by Kathy Pugh. Roy and Kathy Pugh have been gracious supporters of DeKalb County basketball for many years and because of their dedication the 1,000 point game ball has been named on their behalf. Roy passed away in December.
In addition to Kathy Pugh, Kadee was joined during the recognition by her parents, Anthony and Trena Ferrell, fellow players, and Coach Danny Fish.
“It’s an honor to join this club. It has always been one of my goals and it feels good to accomplish one of those. I thank God and my teammates for the opportunity to do this. If it wasn’t for Him (God) I wouldn’t be able to do what I do,” said Ferrell.
“She has been everything a coach would want in a player. She is tough, determined, and self motivated. She is a positive role model for other players and our community. I am very excited to see what her future holds,” said Coach Fish.
Kadee scored her 1,000th career point on January 8th at Cannon County leading the team that night with 27 points and 10 rebounds.
To date, Ferrell has scored 1,054 points for her high school career with 501 rebounds, 189 assists, and 113 steals.
During her freshman year, Kadee was named to the District 8AA’s All Freshman Team, 2nd Team All District, and the All Region 4AA Team.
In her sophomore year, Ferrell made the 1st Team All District, All Region Team, and was named Most Valuable Player in the Daytona Beach Classic.
Meanwhile, one week after defeating them at Dunlap, the DCHS basketball teams celebrated victories at home against Sequatchie County Saturday.
The Lady Tigers won 74 to 49 while the Tigers claimed a 60 to 51 win.
In the girls game, DC led 18 to 11 after the 1st period, 35 to 25 at halftime, and 57 to 37 after the 3rd period before going on to win 74 to 49.
Kadee Ferrell scored 22, Ella VanVranken 16, Megan Cantrell 11, Summer Crook and Cadee Griffith each with 7, Natalie Snipes 6, Xharia Lyons 4, and Madison Martin with 1. In the meeting last week the Lady Tigers won 66 to 39.
The Tigers led 14 to 6 after the 1st period of the boys game , 33 to 14 at halftime, and 49 to 31 after the 3rd period before winning 60 to 51.
Stetson Agee scored 13 followed by Evan Jones with 12, Luke Jenkins 9, Jordan Young 8, Brayden Antoniak 6, Conner Close 6, Aiden Curtis with 4 and Elishah Ramos 2. Last week the Tigers defeated the Indians 60 to 47.
The Tigers improve to 6-7 (2-4) and the Lady Tigers are now 6-8 (1-5)
DeKalb County is scheduled to host Smith County on Tuesday night, January 19 and York Institute on Friday, January 22 starting both nights with the girls game at 6 p.m. followed by the boys game. WJLE plans LIVE coverage.