Kleparek, Young Tigers Working Toward Promising Season
The DeKalb County Tigers boys soccer program enters a new season turning the page with a young roster and plenty of opportunity. Head coach Dylan Kleparek said despite the inexperience, the group has already shown the drive and potential needed to compete. “They’ve got a lot of young talent and the talent shows a lot […]
Cadle Building DeKalb Boys Tennis In Advance Of Season
Growth has become a familiar theme around the DeKalb County tennis courts, and head coach Brian Cadle said he believes it starts with one simple idea: Keep a racket in a kid’s hand. Cadle, who coaches both the DeKalb boys and girls teams, said he has seen the local tennis community steadily expand since taking […]
Perseverance, Purpose Lead Young on DeKalb Sidelines
Under the Friday night lights in Smithville, DeKalb County’s football cheerleaders aim to bring energy that carries far beyond the sideline. For Lillie Young, that role has become more than school spirit: Young said it has helped shape who she is. “Being a football cheerleader has shaped my life in many different ways,” Young said. […]
Michael Shaw Takes Over as DeKalb County Head Coach
A familiar face is officially stepping into the top job at DeKalb County High School. Michael Shaw, a longtime assistant and former Tiger himself, accepted the role of head football coach on Tuesday, marking a new era for a program he has helped build for more than a decade. Shaw has served DeKalb County in […]
DeKalb County Girls Basketball Embracing New Outlook
The DeKalb County Tigers are entering the new basketball season with a refreshed mindset and a hunger to compete. Head Coach Brandy Alley said the change in district alignment and a chance to reassess her roster has created a noticeable shift in the team’s approach. “I’ve just learned how much they’re just ready for this […]
DeKalb’s Boyd Finishes Junior Season With State Appearance
DeKalb County Girls Golfer Chloe Boyd closed out her junior campaign with a major achievement: A third consecutive trip to the TSSAA State Championship. Boyd punched her ticket to state with a fifth place finish in the Region 4A tournament, continuing a streak she held ever since the first time she swung a club at […]
DeKalb Looks To Build On Last Season With Young Core
After a season that saw the DeKalb County Tigers Boys Basketball Team return to the region tournament, head coach Joey Agee is looking to build on last year’s momentum with a roster that blends experience and youth. The Tigers lost some key contributors from last season but return five upperclassmen to anchor a squad that […]
Ben Driver Leads Tigers Cross Country With Grit, Miles
For DeKalb Cross Country’s Ben Driver, running is not just a sport. Running is a journey he has been on for nearly half a decade. “I didn’t really know what I was getting into,” Driver said. “But as I grew closer with it and started to get more engaged, just to better my time and […]
