January 12, 2018
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The DeKalb County Lady Tigers knocked off Smith County 38 to 32 but the Owls upended the Tigers 82 to 66 Thursday night in Smithville.
The girls game was tied at 6 by the end of the 1st period. The Lady Tigers led 15 to 14 at halftime. Smith County held a 24 to 20 edge by the end of the 3rd period but the Lady Tigers outscored Smith County 18 to 8 in the 4th period to take a 38 to 32 victory over the visitors.
Joni Robinson scored 14. Madison Parsley and Emme Colwell each scored 7. Lydia Brown 4 and Mya Ruch and Megan Cantrell each with 3.
The Tigers led 18 to 17 after the 1st period of the boys game but trailed the Owls 37 to 36 at halftime. DeKalb County held a 60 to 54 advantage after the 3rd period but were outscored 28 to 6 in the 4th period and lost 82 to 66.
Colter Norris scored 16. Trey Jones 14. Tanner Poss 11. Nathan Atkins 9. Marshal Evins 8. Austin Johnson 6 and Dallas Cook with 2.
DeKalb County will host Macon County on Tuesday, January 16 and Watertown on Friday, January 19 starting at 6 p.m. each night.