The DeKalb County Tigers fought for 3rd place in the district 7 AAA Basketball Tournament against Livingston Academy Tuesday night at Crossville but lost 51 to 49 to the Wildcats.
The Tigers will travel to either Tullahoma or Giles County Saturday for the 1st round of the region tournament. Tip off time to be announced.
In the game Tuesday night, DC led 15 to 7 after the 1st period. The game was tied at 19 by halftime. The Tigers fell behind 36 to 31 after the 3rd period and lost 51 to 49 on a late bucket by the Wildcats.
For DC, Jon Hendrix scored 11, Dallas Kirby 10, Seth Fuson and Jordan Parker each with 8, Porter Hancock, Logan Duke, and Elliot Barnes each with 4.
Named to the All-District Tournament Team from DeKalb County were Dallas Kirby and Jon Hendrix.