DCHS Tigers and Lady Tigers Fall to Pickett County
The high school basketball season tipped off Tuesday night for the DCHS Tigers and Lady Tigers as they hosted Pickett County in the Hall of Champions.
In the girls game, the Lady Tigers lost 73 to 68 while the Tigers came up short falling 52 to 49.
The Lady Tigers led 21 to 13 after the 1st period, 40 to 35 by halftime, and 60 to 48 after the 3rd period but were outscored 25 to 8 in the 4th period and lost 73 to 68.
Lydia Brown led the Lady Tigers in scoring with 27 points followed by Kaydee Ferrell and Kennedy Agee each with 9 points, Mya Ruch 7, Joni Robinson and Emme Colwell each with 6, and Maddison Parsley and Kenzie France each with 2 points.
Pickett County held a 17 to 9 lead over the Tigers after the 1st period, 26 to 15 by halftime, and 36 to 34 after the 3rd period before going on to win 52 to 49.
For the Tigers, Nathan Atkins and Dallas Cook each scored 12. Hayden Thomas 9. Brayden Howard and Dakota White each with 6 and Evan Jones and Josh Carlton each with 2.
The Tigers will be back in action Saturday, November 17 as they host Van Buren County in the Hall of Champions starting with the girls game at 4 p.m. at DCHS.
DCHS Basketball Season Starts Tuesday (VIEW VIDEOS HERE)
The DCHS basketball season gets underway next Tuesday night, November 13 as the Tigers and Lady Tigers host Pickett County on Hall of Fame week.
Lady Tiger Coach Danny Fish said his team has performed well during the pre-season and is looking forward to the challenge of taking on the Lady Bobcats, among the state’s top 5 Single-A programs. Tip-off of the girls game Tuesday night is at 6 p.m. After Tuesday night, the Lady Tigers will face Van Buren County on Saturday, November 17 starting at 4 p.m. in Smithville.
First year Tiger Coach John Sanders said he too has liked what he has seen from his team.
“We have had about seven days to practice and each day has gotten better. We’re learning to compete really well. We probably need to work on defense and rebounding a little more to get a little tougher and more physical but I am pleased with the effort so far from the players,” he said.
As for the next week’s Hall of Fame games, Coach Sanders said they will pose a good test for the Tigers.
“Both of those programs (Pickett and Van Buren counties) are historically good. They lost of lot of seniors last year so they will probably be rebuilding but they are still very good,” he said.
For a review of the pre-season, the upcoming campaign, their players, injury status, the district race, and other opponents, view WJLE’s video interviews with Lady Tiger Coach Danny Fish and Tiger Coach John Sanders below
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The 2018-19 DCHS Basketball Schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, November 13: Pickett County (Hall of Fame)- Home 6 p.m.
Saturday, November 17: Van Buren County (Hall of Fame)- Home 4 p.m.
Monday, November 19: Warren County-Away 6 p.m.
Tuesday, November 20: White County-Away 6 p.m.
Saturday, November 24: Jackson County-Away 6 p.m.
Friday, November 30: York Institute*-Home 6 p.m.
Tuesday, December 4: Livingston Academy*-Away 6 p.m.
Friday, December 7: Watertown*-Home 6 p.m.
Tuesday, December 11: Cannon County*- Away 6 p.m.
Friday, December 14: Warren County- Home 6 p.m.
Saturday, December 15: Jackson County- Home 6 p.m.
Tuesday, December 18: Monterey-Away 6 p.m.
Thursday, December 20: Forrest (Christmas Tournament)- Watertown 8:30 p.m.
Friday, December 21: Watertown Christmas Tournament- Watertown TBA
Saturday, December 22: Watertown Christmas Tournament-Watertown TBA
Friday, January 4: White County-Home 6 p.m.
Tuesday, January 8: Upperman*-Home 6 p.m.
Friday, January 11: Macon County*-Away 6 p.m.
Tuesday, January 15: Smith County*-Away 6 p.m.
Friday, January 18: York Institute*-Away 6 p.m.
Tuesday, January 22: Livingston Academy*-Home 6 p.m.
Friday, January 25: Watertown*-Away 6 p.m.
Tuesday, January 29: Cannon County*-Home 6 p.m.
Friday, February 1: Upperman*-Away 6 p.m.
Tuesday, February 5: Macon County*-Home 6 p.m.
Thursday, February 7: Smith County*-Home 6 p.m.
Friday, February 8: Monterey-Home 6 p.m.
Tigers Make Quick Exit from State Play-Offs
The season has come to a close for the DeKalb County Tiger football team after falling 56 -7 to the Maplewood High School Panthers in the 1st round of the State Play-Offs Friday night at Nashville.
The Panthers dominated the game throughout leading 32 to 0 after the 1st period and 56-0 by halftime.
The Tigers’ only score came on a 2 yard touchdown run by Brady Hale with 11:05 left in the 4th period. Andrew Fuson booted the extra point.
DeKalb County wraps up the 2018 campaign with an overall record of 3-8.
DCHS Lady Tiger Basketball Coach Previews the Upcoming Season (VIEW VIDEO HERE)
The DeKalb County High School Basketball season begins for the Lady Tigers on Tuesday, November 13 as they host Pickett County in a Hall of Fame game.
Coach Danny Fish gives a preview of the 2018-19 team and the upcoming season in this WJLE Video Interview below
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First Year DCHS Tiger Basketball Coach John Sanders Previews Upcoming Season (VIEW VIDEO HERE)
DCHS Tiger Basketball Coach John Sanders is about to begin his first season here and he is excited about the challenge.
The DeKalb County High School Basketball season begins for the Tigers on Tuesday, November 13 as they host Pickett County in a Hall of Fame game.
A native of Smith County, Coach Sanders comes to DeKalb County after having served as an assistant boys basketball coach at Murfreesboro Oakland High School. He and his wife Kristen Oldham Sanders are expecting their first child in December. Coach Sanders is also teaching physical education at DCHS.
In this WJLE Video Interview, Coach Sanders talks about the upcoming season and his goals for the program
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After graduating from Smith County High School in 2005, Sanders furthered his education at Tennessee Tech where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in 2009 in Exercise Science, Physical Education and Wellness. In 2015, Sanders earned his Master’s Degree in Sport Management.
As for his coaching career, Sanders has served as assistant coach at Gordonsville Junior High School. Gordonsville High School, Smith County High School, Trousdale County High School, and at Murfreesboro Oakland High School.
His head coaching stints have been at Jim Satterfield Middle School at Hartsville from 2010-12, Smith County Middle School from 2012-14, and Smith County High School from 2014-17.