December 28, 2023
By: Dwayne Page
The DCHS Lady Tigers lost 54 to 53 to Clements Alabama in the Richland Christmas Classic at Lynnville, Tennessee Wednesday night but got back in the win column this morning (Thursday) with a 65 to 37 victory over Mount Pleasant at Lynnville.
The Lady Tigers are now 8-8 on the season.
In the game with Clements, DC led 14 to 11 after the 1st period but trailed 27 to 25 by halftime. The Lady Tigers grabbed a 39 to 31 advantage by the close of the 3rd period but were outscored in the 4th and lost 54 to 53.
Ella VanVranken led DC in scoring with 13 followed by Chloe VanVranken 12, Allie Melton 10, Tess Barton 8, Cam Branin 5, Avery Agee 4, and Brooklyn Fuson with 1.
In the game with Mount Pleasant, the Lady Tigers led 21 to 6 after the 1st period, 34 to 17 at halftime, and 51 to 25 after the 3rd period before cruising to a 65 to 37 win.
Ella VanVranken scored 22 followed by Chloe VanVranken with 16, Avery Agee 11, Brooklyn Fuson 7, Makayla Scales 3, and Tess Barton, Allie Melton and Lillie Young each with 2.