The DeKalb County Tigers will host the Chattanooga Christian Chargers in the first round of the Class 3A state play-offs tonight in Smithville.
Kick-off is set for 7:00 p.m.
Each team has a record of 7-3 on the season. DeKalb County finished 5-1 in its region while the Chargers went 3-2.
The Chargers have defeated Brianerd 24-21, Lookout Valley 50-0, Signal Mountain 24-7, Howard 57-0, Copper Basin 28-14, Red Bank 35-0, and Grace Baptist-Chattanooga 76-17. Their losses have been to Notre Dame 39-10, Davidson Academy 27-26, and to East Ridge 28-13.
The Tigers’ wins this year have been over Warren County 23-14, York Institute 42-41, Cumberland County 27-25, Smith County 36-29, Sequatchie County 35-25, Grundy County 28-20, and Cannon County 69-3. Their losses have been to Stone Memorial 49-17, Macon County 42-7, and Upperman 28-6.
WJLE’s pre-game shows begin with Coach to Coach at 5:00 p.m. Tiger Talk airs at 6:30 p.m. featuring Tiger Coach Steve Trapp and Tiger players Andrew Fuson, Braxton Linder, and Tayvian Nokes.
The Voice of the Tigers John Pryor will have LIVE play-by-play coverage along with Luke Willoughby providing commentary starting at 7:00 p.m.. Listen Live on WJLE AM 1480/FM 101.7 and LIVE streaming at www.wjle.com
Under TSSAA rules, admission for the game will be $8.00 per person.
Tiger fans are urged to fill the stadium to support their team and bring your radios to listen to the LIVE coverage on WJLE.
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