November 26, 2024
By: Dwayne Page
The DCHS Tigers notched their first win of the young basketball season Monday night with a 54 to 41 victory over the visiting Monterey Wildcats. The Lady Tigers evened their season record at 2-2 with a 53 to 26 victory.
In the girls game, DC led 11 to 5 after the 1st period, 20 to 6 at halftime, and 41 to 11 after the 3rd period before getting the 53 to 26 win.
Avery Agee led the way in scoring for DC with 14 followed by Allie Melton with 9, Chloe VanVranken 6, Bella Rackley and Brooklyn Fuson each with 5, Millie Barton and Lillie Young each with 4, and Jordan Agee, Autumn Crook, and Caroline Crook each with 2.
For the boys, DeKalb County trailed 14 to 8 after the 1st period but fought back to tie the game at 22-22 by halftime. The Tigers pulled ahead 34 to 27 after the 3rd period and went onto win 54 to 41.
Jon Hendrix had the hot hand for the Tigers with 23 points. Dallas Kirby and Porter Hancock each scored 10. Jordan Parker scored 6. Seth Fuson had 3 and Chase Young 2.
The Tigers are now 1-3 on the season.
DeKalb County travels to Cannon County Friday night, November 29. WJLE will have LIVE coverage starting with the girls game at 6 p.m. followed by the boys contest.