Saints Advance to Conference Championship Game
Keeping their undefeated streak alive, the DeKalb Middle School Saints have made it to the conference finals after a 40-22 victory over Avery Trace Thursday night in Smithville.
(VIDEO BELOW SHOWS SAINTS QUARTERBACK BRIZ TRAPP HANDING OFF TO COLBY BARNES WHO TAKES IT TO THE 1 YARD LINE TO SET UP THE SAINTS’ LAST TOUCHDOWN OF THE GAME IN A 40-22 WIN OVER AVERY TRACE)
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Behind outstanding running from backs Colby Barnes and Josh May, the Saints defeated Avery Trace for the second time this season to earn a spot in the finals on October 6.
(View Video Below as Colby Barnes and Josh May give Coach Justin Poteete a Gatorade bath just before the last play of the game as the Saints defeat Avery Trace 40-22 Thursday night in Smithville)
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The Saints never trailed in the game, taking the opening kickoff and marching 58 yards with May capping off the drive on a 5-yard touchdown run with 4:19 left to play in the quarter. May also scored on the 2-point conversion to put the Saints up 8-0. But Avery Trace struck quickly on its first play from scrimmage on a 59-yard run. The two-point conversion failed.
DeKalb scored its’ second touchdown of the night with 3:56 left in the second quarter on a 6-yard run by Barnes. May capped off the two-point conversion to put the Saints up 16-6.
The Saints extended their lead with 1:10 left in the quarter on a 12-yard run by Barnes with May again scoring the two-point conversion.
But Avery Trace struck quickly to stay in the game on a 70-yard touchdown pass with 55 seconds left in the half. This time the two-point conversion was good and the score at halftime was 24-14.
The only scoring in the third quarter came with 2:27 left in the period as the opponent narrowed the gap on a 3-yard touchdown run and again converted the two-point play, making the score 24-22.
Not to be outdone, the Saints opened the fourth period with a 1 yard run by May, who also scored the two-point conversion.
The Saints then made a big defensive stand, aided by an Avery Trace personal foul penalty, and got the ball back on downs to seal the victory. DeKalb scored late in the game on a 1-yard run by Barnes with May converting the two-point play to make the final score 40-22.
The championship game will be played at Baxter October 6 with the opponent and time to be announced later.
DCHS Golfers Compete in State Tournament
The TSSAA held their large school state golf tournament this week at Willowbrook Golf Course in Manchester and Isaac Walker and Anna Chew represented the DCHS Tigers after qualifying at the regional tournament in Cleveland last week.
The state tournament was scheduled for a two-day, 36 hole event, but was shortened to a one-day 18 hole competition due to the weather.
Walker, a senior and Cumberland signee, shot a 6 over par round of 78 to finish in a tie for 26th place out of 63 golfers. This was Isaac’s 3rd trip representing DCHS in the state tournament.
Anna Chew, a junior, was making her first appearance in the state tournament. She shot an 82 to finish in a tie for 18th out of 48 golfers.
DCHS Golf Coach John Pryor said “I am so proud of Isaac and Anna. They are great golfers, great students, and most importantly, great young people. They have been excellent representatives for our school and our community. Isaac is headed to Cumberland where I expect him to do great things. Anna still has one more year in high school, and I know she wants another shot at state,” said Coach Pryor.
Johnson City Science Hill won the boys team competition with a four man score of 291. Lance Simpson of Farragut and Jackson Skeen of Science Hill tied for 1st with 71.
In the girls competition, Station Camp won with a two girl score of 146 and Isabella Van der Biest of Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett, won the individual honors with a 67.
Streak Ends. Lions Tame Tigers 19-7
The DeKalb County Tigers’ dreams of extending their winning streak against Cannon County were dashed Friday night as the Lions prevailed 19-7 at Woodbury
Tyler Bundy, a former DCHS Tiger, accounted for all three Cannon County touchdowns.
The loss drops the Tiger season record to 2-4 and the Lions improve to 3-3.
Coming into the game Friday night, DeKalb County had won 10 straight against the Lions, last losing to them at Smithville in 2007. The Lions had not beaten the Tigers in Woodbury since 1966. The Tigers still lead the All-Time series 28-6-1.
DeKalb County got their only score of the game on an 80 yard touchdown pass play from Quarterback Axel Aldino to Grayson Redmon with 44 seconds left in the 1st period Andrew Fuson booted the extra point to give the Tigers a 7-0 lead.
Cannon County answered with a 76 yard scoring drive. Tyler Bundy put the Lions on the board with 5:54 left in the 2nd period on a 1 yard touchdown run. The PAT attempt was no good but the score was 7-6.
The Lions had another scoring opportunity late in the 2nd period but kicker Hayden Sanders failed to connect on a 35 yard field goal attempt.
Cannon County mounted another 76 yard scoring drive and with 6:28 left in the 3rd period Tyler Bundy scored on a 3 yard run. Hayden Sanders booted the extra point and the Lions took the lead 13-7.
The Lions added the exclamation point on a 15 yard touchdown run by Bundy with 3 minutes left in the game. The PAT attempt was no good but the Lions went on to win 19-7.
DeKalb County will host Livingston Academy for homecoming next Friday night, September 28. Kick-Off is at 7 p.m. and WJLE will have LIVE coverage.
Saints Remain Undefeated
The DeKalb Saints defeated Macon County 50-14 on the road Thursday night to remain undefeated in their quest for a conference championship.