DeKalb Middle School honored its eighth-grade basketball players, cheerleaders and parents on Jan. 7.

Saints players recognized during ceremonies at the Mike Braswell Gymnasium in breaks between the DMS games against Upperman were:

Eli Cantrell, son of Leah Ingram and Anthony Cantrell, who hopes to graduate from UT and become a doctor.

Caden Close, son of Richard and Gena Close, who hopes to study agriculture or wildlife management.

Isaac Cross, son of Tony and Shelly Cross, who would like to get a college degree, and be a good, Christian role model.

Michael Elswick, son of Mike Elswick and Kristen Lynch, who hopes to play college basketball.

Raiden Martin, Son of Tim and Michiko Martin, who hopes to graduate college and become successful in whatever he decides to do.

Alan Munoz, son of Ivette and Juan Munoz, who wants to attend UT and become a dentist.

Ben Snipes, son of Timothy and Michelle Snipes, who hopes to become an engineer at TTU.

Jadyn Young, son of Michael and Crystal Young, who wants to become a pharmacist and lead a good, Christian life.

Lady Saints recognized were:

Lera Britt, daughter of Jason and Lou Anne Britt, who hopes to go to the WNBA.

Anna Chew, daughter of Lori and George Chew, who wants to attend UTK, become a therapist and play golf.

Emme Colwell, daughter of Derrick and Shea Colwell, who plans to attend UT and become a physical therapist.

Julia Curtis, daughter of Bruce and Amy Curtis, who wants to attend UT, play basketball, and become a pediatrician.

Kenzie France, daughter of Tim and Kim France, who hopes to play college softball, become an anesthesiologist, and to do all things that are pleasing to God.

Mya Ruch, daughter of Joe and Melissa Ruch, who plans to attend UT and become a zoologist.

Megan Walker, the daughter of Jason and Renee Walker, who hopes to attend UT, play softball, and pursue a career in physical therapy.

Shelby Sprague, daughter of Jimmy and Johnna Sprague, who plans to go to medical school and become an emergency room physician.

Cheerleaders recognized are:

Chloe Braswell, daughter of Anita Braswell, who hopes to receive a scholarship for soccer.

Malia Stanley, daughter of Steve Stanley and Larry and Phyllis Stanley, who plans to be a high school and college cheerleader and become an orthodontist.

Alley Sykes, daughter of Jennifer and Robbie Sykes, who wants to become a veterinarian.

Grace King, daughter of Scott and Michelle King, who plans to attend Harrison School of Pharmacy in Alabama.