The DCHS Lady Tiger basketball team handed the Cannon County Lionettes a 51-44 whoopin’ Friday night in Smithville. The win marked the first time the Lady Tigers had defeated the Lionettes in Smithville since 1999, and also represents the first time the team has started the season 3-0 in district play since 1982. Cannon County came out strong, jumping to a 15-6 lead at the end of the first, and maintaining a 21-15 advantage at the half-time buzzer.