February 10, 2021
By: Dwayne Page
The DeKalb County Tigers breezed past Macon County 63 to 47 but the Lady Tigers were defeated 60 to 39 Tuesday evening during the last home stand of the regular season for DCHS
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The Tigers improve to 9-12 (5-8 district) while the Lady Tigers are now 9-13 (3-10 district).
In the girls game Macon County led 16 to 6 after the 1st period, 31 to 14 at halftime, and 49 to 26 after the 3rd period before defeating DC 60 to 39.
Megan Cantrell scored 12 followed by Kadee Ferrell 11, Madison Martin 6, Ella VanVranken 5, Hannah Willingham 3, and Cadee Griffith with 2
The Tigers led 19 to 12 after the 1st period of the boys game and held a 31 to 18 advantage by halftime. DC lead 47 to 34 after the 3rd period and went on to win 63 to 47.
Evan Jones scored 17, Elishah Ramos 13, Brayden Antoniak 9, Stetson Agee 8, Jordan Young 7, Luke Jenkins 5, and Aiden Curtis with 4.
DeKalb County travels to Smith County Thursday night, February 11 and then concludes the regular season at Red Boiling Springs Friday night, February 12. Action each night starts at 6 p.m. with the girls game followed by the boys game. WJLE plans LIVE coverage.
DISTRICT 8AA TEAM RECORDS AND STANDINGS
BOYS:
Upperman: 19-4 (12-1)
York Institute: 16-9 (11-2)
Livingston Academy: 14-10 (9-4)
Watertown: 13-7 (6-6)
Cannon County: 12-14 (5-8)
DeKalb County: 9-12 (5-8)
Smith County: 6-13 (3-9)
Macon County: 3-18 (0-13)
GIRLS:
Upperman: 26-0 (13-0)
Macon County: 17-5 (10-3)
York Institute: 18-6 (9-4)
Livingston Academy: 18-7 (9-4)
Watertown: 17-8 (6-7)
DeKalb County: 9-13 (3-10)
Smith County: 8-13 (12-11)
Cannon County: 3-20 (0-13)