February 8, 2023
By: Dwayne Page
The DCHS Tigers were unable to complete a season sweep of Cumberland County Tuesday night as they lost to the Jets 56 to 49 at Crossville. Last month the Tigers grounded the Jets in Smithville 62 to 48.
Although the rematch for the Lady Tigers was much closer than the earlier meeting last month when they lost at home to Cumberland County 77 to 30, DC came up just short this time falling to the Lady Jets 54 to 50.
For the boys, DC trailed 8 to 6 after the 1st period, 24 to 19 at halftime, and 36 to 28 after the 3rd period before dropping a 56 to 49 decision to the Jets.
Conner Close scored 26 followed by Elisha Ramos with 14, Zack Birmingham 5, and Robert Wheeler 4.
The Lady Tigers were behind 14 to 8 after the 1st period and trailed 24 to 16 at halftime and 33 to 29 after the 3rd period before losing the game 54 to 50.
Ella VanVranken scored 20 followed by Avery Agee 13, Chloe VanVranken 8, Madison Martin 6, and Cam Branin 3.
The Tigers slip to 12-13 overall and 4-7 in the district. The Lady Tigers are now 14-13 on the season and 4-7 in district play.
DeKalb County will conclude the regular season at home with senior night Friday, February 10 hosting Upperman. Action begins with the girls game at 6 p.m. followed by the boys game and both will be broadcast LIVE on WJLE.