The DeKalb Middle School Saints basketball team was on the court last Thursday, on the road in Smith County, taking on the Gordonsville Tigers. It would be a tough game for DeKalb, with the team finding points hard to come by.

DMS only scored two points in the first period, that coming from a two-pointer by Michael Elswick. The Tigers came out with 14 points and a big lead.

Tanner Poss got in on the game in the second period, getting a three-point basket and a two-pointer. Colter Norris also scored, getting a three-pointer. Again, the Tigers scored 14, increasing their lead at the half, 28-10.

The Saints only scored five in the third period, with a free throw and a two-point shot by Poss, and a two-pointer by Nathan Atkins. Gordonsville continued to dominate the court, taking 12 points and a 40-15 lead.

Poss had a three-pointer and two free throw points in the fourth, while Logan Cornelius also took a three-point basket. The Tigers countered with eight points of their own, sealing the 48-23 win.

Poss was three for eight on free throws.