Area Sports
Wolverines Down Pumas By 62, Fall To NSM Bison In OT
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County Wolverine basketball team hosted North Sand Mountain on Monday, Jan. 6, in a big rivalry game that did not disappoint as the two teams battled from the tip-off to the final buzzer in an exciting overtime game. Dade County got off to a good start, scoring 19…
Read MoreLady Wolverines Dominate Dalton Academy’s Lady Pumas
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County Lady Wolverine basketball team had a busy week before the snow brought everything to a halt, playing three games in four days. A fourth game was scheduled, but it was moved to Jan. 25. On Monday, Jan. 6, the Lady Wolverines hosted the Lady Bison of North…
Read MorePoor Shooting Leads To 53–31 Region Loss At Gordon Central
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County Wolverine basketball team traveled to Calhoun last Friday night to face the Gordon Central Warriors in a region game after a much-needed Christmas break. The Wolverines opened the game ice cold as they could not buy a basket, and at the end of the first quarter, the…
Read MoreLady Wolverines Sneak Past Lady Warriors By One Point To Claim Second Region Win
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County Lady Wolverine basketball team returned to the court last Friday after Christmas break. They traveled to Calhoun to face the Gordon Central Lady Warriors in a region game. Dade County got off to a good start, taking the early lead, and at the end of the first…
Read MoreLady Wolverines Play Two In Sale Creek Christmas Tournament
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County Lady Wolverine basketball team participated in the Sale Creek Christmas Tournament before the Christmas break, playing two games. The stats for these games were unavailable before the Sentinel’s early deadline before Christmas. The Lady Wolverines faced Northwest Whitfield Lady Bruins on Dec. 18 at Sale Creek and…
Read MoreWolverines Claim Three Wins Before Christmas Break
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School wrestling teams were busy before a much-needed Christmas break with multiple matches for the Wolverines, Lady Wolverines, and Dade Middle School Wolverines. Dade County hosted North Sand Mountain, Marion County, and Chattooga for senior night right before Christmas break. The Wolverines started the evening off…
Read MoreLady Wolverines Battle Until Final Buzzer But Fall 50–42
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County Lady Wolverine basketball team traveled to Armuchee on Monday, Dec. 16, to face the Lady Indians in a region game. Dade County started slow but managed to stay with the Lady Indians most of the first quarter and ended down by five points, 15-10. The second quarter…
Read MoreWolverines Pick Up First Region Win At Armuchee
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County Wolverine basketball team traveled to Armuchee on Monday, Dec. 16, to face the Indians in a big region game. A competitive first quarter saw the Indians hold a two-point lead after eight minutes of play, 16-14, as the two teams exchanged baskets and got off to a…
Read MoreWolverines Drop Two, Coach Encouraged By Team’s Effort
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County Wolverine basketball team traveled to Coahulla Creek on Tuesday, Dec. 10, to face the Colts in a non-region game. Dade County got off to a slow start against Coahulla Creek who got off to a fast start and led by 16 points at the end of the…
Read MoreDCHS Seniors Will Be Recognized Before Thursday’s Wrestling Match
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County wrestling reams had a busy week last week. The Lady Wolverines wrestlers started their week off at Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe. They wrestled teams from LFO, Ringgold, Northwest Whitfield, Heritage, and Dalton Academy. Emma Hartline went 2-1, Aly Frasier went 2-1, Miley Chambers went 2-2, Jerzee Crabtree went…
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