Basketball Game Preview: DeKalb County Tigers vs. White County Warriors

DeKalb County is 1-9 against White County since November of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The DeKalb County Tigers will host the White County Warriors at 6:00 p.m.

DeKalb County is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Monday. They received a blow as they fell 56-40 to Warren County. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee basketball rankings (they are ranked 275th, while the Pioneers & Lady Pioneers are ranked 66th).

Meanwhile, White County can bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They secured a 58-52 W over Smith County.

DeKalb County better keep an eye on Tripp Pinion. He was instrumental in White County's win, going 10 of 17 on his way to 28 points along with eight rebounds and five assists. Another player making a difference was Keaun Lewis, who posted 12 points and five boards.

DeKalb County's defeat dropped their record down to 7-13. As for White County, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-14.

DeKalb County came up short against White County when the teams last played on January 9th, falling 57-46. Will DeKalb County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.