Tennessee High School Basketball - Upperman holds off DeKalb County
February 2, 2024: Smithville, TN 37166 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Upperman Bees (Baxter, TN) and the host DeKalb County Tigers (Smithville, TN), saw Upperman's basketball squad hold off DeKalb County by a tally of 29-28.
With the victory, Upperman improves its record to 22-3 on the campaign. The Bees host White County (Sparta, TN) to confront the Warriors in a 3A District 7 challenge on Monday, February 5. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 24-2. White County won 53-52 in their recent league challenge against Cumberland County (Crossville, TN)
Next up, the Tigers confront the Livingston Academy Wildcats (Livingston, TN) in a 3A District 7 challenge, on Monday, February 5. DeKalb County will attempt to improve on its 9-15 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 16-9 record after their 59-43 league win over Stone Memorial (Crossville, TN).