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Coming off a big 4-2 win over Houston in Memphis on Friday, the Choctaw baseball team completed its regular season with a pair of blowout wins over Lauderdale County teams to open the week leading into the postseason.

With the postseason coming at the end of the week, the Trojans (17-10) opened their week with some closure – ending the 2021 regular season with an 8-4 win over visiting North Side at Tom Mathis Field. The Trojans got a scare early as two errors and three straight hits by the Indians led to four runs in the top of the first inning and a 4-0 lead by North Side...

The Lady Trojans (11-15, 3-7) brought their regular season to an end on Monday night as the team celebrated Senior Night but fell 6-2 to Westview in District 13AA action.

Dyer County's early-game struggles continued on Monday night as the Lady Choctaws (16-12-1, 4-3) gave up four runs in the first inning at home against Hardin County as those runs were all the Lady Tigers needed to get a 4-0 win over the orange and white on Senior Night...

JASON PEEVYHOUSE jpeevyhouse@stategazette.com For the second time just over six years, Dyersburg High School's girls basketball program will be in search of a new head coach as Joel Ayers has stepped down to become the new head coach at Riverdale High School...

Monday, May 3 Jackson North Side at Dyersburg (Baseball, 6 p.m.) Westview at Dyersburg (Softball, 7 p.m.) Dyersburg at Lexington (Soccer, 6 p.m.) Dyersburg, Dyer County at District 14 Large Tournament (Tennis, TBA) Ripley at Dyer County (Baseball, 7 p.m.)...

The Dyersburg Middle School Baseball team completed its season on Friday night, falling 10-4 to Jackson Christian School in the Northwest Tennessee Middle School Conference Championship Game in Jackson.

Though the Eagles (37-4) extended their season on Saturday as Dyersburg State scored nine runs in the final two frames to take a 12-7 win over visiting Southwest TN in Game 2 of the first round series of the TCCAA/Region VII Tournament.

It was an all-Choctaw championship game for the West Tennessee Athletic Conference Tournament on Saturday night in Dyersburg as Three Oaks claimed its third victory of the season over Northview with a 6-1 victory over their county rival in the title game of the tournament.

After splitting the opening two games of the three-game TCCAA/Region VII Tournament Playoff Series, Dyersburg State battled back and forth for the right to advance with Columbia State before winning 11-10 on a walk-off single from Maddie Neal on Sunday afternoon in Dyersburg.

After being announced earlier this month, the former Yates warehouse will soon be the home to the Dyersburg Sportsplex as the sale was completed earlier this week.

After having spring practice taken away during the COVID-19 pandemic last spring, both the Dyer County and Dyersburg football teams are making the most of their time this spring on the gridiron as the two teams are getting their spring repetitions.

It’s always fun to come into the final week of the regular season with some things left to be decided on the baseball or softball field. Well, let me rephrase that slightly. It’s always fun for fans and sports writers like me who watch these late-season games to come into the final week of the regular season with some things left to be decided on the baseball or softball field...

The Dyersburg baseball team made its final road trip of the regular season on Thursday as the Trojans (16-9, 3-7) traveled to Millington's USA Stadium and returned with an 8-1 win over White Station. The Trojans got on the board early and often as Hunter Newsom led off the game with a triple then scored on a Bobby Clifton single to give Dyersburg an early 1-0 lead. ...

Coming off a doubleheader sweep the day before which saw the Lady Choctaws (16-9-1, 4-2) score 39 runs in two games, Dyer County had trouble putting runs on the board on Wednesday afternoon against Brighton as the Lady Cardinals scored early then held on for a 6-1 win in Newbern...

Though the Lady Trojans scored early, Dyersburg (11-14, 3-6) were held hitless over the final six innings during their 10-1 loss to the Lady Bulldogs in Milan on Wednesday afternoon. The Lady Trojans got on the board in the top of the first, getting a two-out single from Raegan Hamm and a walk by Katie Ramm which led to an Alli Alford single to score a run and put Dyersburg on top early. ...

With the end of the school year approaching next month, the Dyer County football team took to the practice field this week to open spring practice.

Though the Lady Trojans trailed by one with the game getting late on Tuesday night in Martin, Dyersburg’s offense erupted in the final two innings for seven runs to take a 10-7 win over Westview in District 13AA softball action. The Lady Trojans (11-13, 3-5) got on the board in the top of the second inning as pitcher Katie Ramm helped her own cause by leading off the frame with a solo home run to give Dyersburg a 1-0 lead after an inning and a half...

A day after ending a four-game District 13AA losing streak, Dyersburg (15-9, 3-7) traveled to Alamo to take on Crockett County to complete the final district home-and-home series of the regular season. In the rematch on Tuesday, the Cavaliers gained a measure of revenge, withstanding early Dyersburg runs to take an 8-7 win in nine innings to earn the split...

JASON PEEVYHOUSE jpeevyhouse@stategazette.com Dyer County continued its strong open to the week on Tuesday as the Lady Choctaws (16-8-1, 4-1) welcomed Liberty to Newbern for a District 13AAA doubleheader. The Lady Choctaws had little trouble dispatching the Lady Crusaders as Dyer County pitchers Addie Roberson and Brittany Anderson each threw three-inning perfect games as the orange and white swept the games 22-0 and 17-0...

JASON PEEVYHOUSE jpeevyhouse@stategazette.com The last week of April for local high school baseball teams was all about wrapping up the district schedules. Dyer County brought its 13AAA slate to a conclusion with a pair of dominating wins over a Liberty team which will be one and done in the upcoming district tournament...

The Dyer County soccer team opened what could be a busy week by honoring the senior members of its team both before the game with a ceremony and on the field with a 4-0 win over visiting Augustine on Monday afternoon in Newbern. The Choctaws got first-half goals from seniors Joey Carolin, Will Steely and Corey Piskorski to take a 3-0 lead at the half...

Sometimes only one run is enough and this was the case for the Lady Choctaws on Monday evening in Jackson as Dyer County (14-8-1, 2-1) made the most of its one run for a 1-0 win over Jackson Christian. After singles from Ava Ozment in the first and Ellie Edgin in the second, Dyer County got on the board in the top of the third as Kaytlan Mascroft led off the frame with a solo homer to put the Lady Choctaws on top 1-0...

Dyersburg (15-8, 3-6) struggled early on Monday in the opening game of the team's final District 13AA home-and-home series at Tom Mathis Field, but made up for it late, scoring four times in the fifth inning before holding off the Cavaliers for a 5-3 win.

Dyer County (13-13, 5-3) brought its District 13AAA schedule to a close on Monday afternoon in Newbern, easily handling the visiting Liberty Crusaders for a doubleheader sweep.

The Dyer County coed cheer team wrapped up its competition season over the weekend as the orange and white cheerleaders traveled to Orlando, Fla. for the 2021 UCA National High School Cheerleading Championships. “Considering the challenges of COVID, we had a great showing,” Dyer County coach Wendi Roberson said. “Unfortunately, we did not put ourselves in the best position to win and the judges did not like our style.”...

JASON PEEVYHOUSE jpeevyhouse@stategazette.com The Dyersburg baseball team (14-8, 2-6) brought its week to a close on Friday, battling through a low-hitting game with Mayfield for a 2-0 win over the Cardinals at Tom Mathis Field. Despite being held hitless early on, the Trojans got on the board in the bottom of the first inning as Graham Clark, Bryce Manley and Brady Byars each drew walks to load the bases. ...

Monday, April 26 Crockett County at Dyersburg (Baseball, 6:30 p.m.) South Gibson at Dyersburg (Tennis, 4 p.m.) Liberty at Dyer County (DH) (Baseball, 4 p.m.) Dyer County at Jackson Christian School (Softball, 5:30 p.m.) Crestview at Three Oaks (DH) (Softball, 4:30 p.m.)...

Though the Lady Choctaws took the lead early with a solo homer in the bottom of the first, the Lady Chargers and pitcher Braedyn Hazlewood held Dyer County to just three more hits over the rest of the game to take a 7-4 win over Dyer County on Thursday night in Newbern.

During a spring season which sees many young athletes around her age heading to ballfields, courts or soccer pitches, nine-year-old Lilly Tucker has been spending her time out on the lakes this spring doing something she really loves – fishing.

JASON PEEVYHOUSE jpeevyhouse@stategazette.com Dyer County tennis closed out its regular season on Thursday by welcoming South Gibson to Newbern on Thursday but the Hornets and Lady Hornets proved to be rowdy guests, stinging the Choctaws and Lady Choctaws with losses in the final match before the postseason...

While it’s rare to be able to jump back on the sports page, there are times when it just seems appropriate to do so. Today is one of those times, unfortunately. Today the burning question I have has to do with softball and what has happened to the once flourishing program for the youth of the city of Dyersburg...

Dyer County bounced back from their loss in Brighton on Tuesday, getting a six-run fourth inning to propel themselves to an 8-5 win over visiting South Side on Wednesday in Newbern.

After opening the District 13AAA schedule with a pair of wins, Dyer County (12-7-1, 2-1) dropped their first district contest of the season as the Lady Cardinals scored in their final at bat to take a 6-5 win over the Lady Choctaws at Brighton. Dyer County got on the board early as Ava Ozment doubled to lead off the game then scored on a Tori Beth Myers single to give the Lady Choctaws a 1-0 lead after the top of the first...

Though the temperatures dropped during game time thanks to high winds brought in by a cold front, the Dyersburg soccer team continued its hot play on Tuesday night at J.C. Sawyers Stadium with a 4-0 win over visiting Obion County Central in District 14AA play...

Those of us out and about on Tuesday got a bit of a shock as we got, hopefully, one last taste of cold weather which came in while there was plenty of sports action going on for our local schools. In fact, just taking high school into consideration, locally, there are five places you could go to see actual game action as well as the start of Trojan football’s spring practice. ...

Less than 24 hours after Dyersburg dropped a nine-run decision to the Chargers at home, the Trojans (13-8, 2-6) performed better at the plate on Tuesday as the black and gold rallied late before falling to Westview 5-4 in Martin. Westview got a run in the bottom of the first when Jonathan Davidson was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to push across a run and give the Chargers a 1-0 lead after one...

JASON PEEVYHOUSE jpeevyhouse@stategazette.com After being held to just one hit in the opening game of the home-and-home series against Munford, Dyer County’s offensive struggles continued on Tuesday as the Choctaws (11-12, 3-3) were blanked for the second straight day by the Cougars in a 7-0 loss at Newbern...

Though the Lady Trojans scored early and often on Tuesday afternoon in Troy, the Lady Rebels proved to be able to answer and then some as Obion County Central took an 8-5 win over Dyersburg. The Lady Trojans got on the board early as Ashleigh Harris and Courtney Richardson led off the game with walks. Two batters later, both scored when Katie Ramm reached on an error to give Dyersburg a two-run lead. After an Alli Alford single, Ellie Pritchett doubled in two to push the Lady Trojan lead to 4-0...

The Dyer County tennis teams had a strong showing against visiting Obion County Central on Tuesday in Newbern, winning every match between girls and boys play. In girls’ action, the Lady Choctaws took an 8-0 win over the Lady Rebels while the Dyer County boys claimed a 5-0 win over Central...

The Dyersburg tennis teams picked up a pair of wins on Tuesday afternoon at home under windy conditions as the Trojans and Lady Trojans swept visiting Munford at the Dyersburg Activity Center. In girls’ action, the Lady Trojans took a 5-2 win over Munford. Meanwhile, in boys’ play, the Trojans squeaked out a 4-3 win over the Cougars...

The Lady Trojans got their week off to a strong start on Monday night down in Munford, handing the Lady Cougars an 8-2 loss in non-district play. Dyersburg took the lead in the top of the second inning as Alli Alford reached on an error then scored later in the inning when Ellie Pritchett reached on another error to put Dyersburg on top 1-0 after an inning and a half...

Though the Lady Choctaws trailed by four late in their trip to Huntingdon on Monday evening, Dyer County (12-6-1, 2-0) rallied with eight runs over the final two innings to get an 11-7 victory over the Fillies. After the Filles scored a pair in the bottom of the second inning, Dyer County answered with a pair in their half of the following inning. ...

The Dyer County Choctaws (11-11, 3-2) saw their five-game winning streak end on Monday at Munford as the orange and white offense was held to just one hit in a 3-0 loss to the Cougars in District 13AAA action. Dyer County looked poised to get on the board early, though, as the Choctaws loaded the bases in the top of the first when Drae Stafford was hit by a pitch then Jerrod Gurden got the team's lone hit of the day and Josh Stewart was hit by another pitch with two outs. ...

Despite the Trojans taking a lead early on during District 13AA action at Tom Mathis Field on Monday, Westview had a pair of big innings late in the game to hand Dyersburg (13-7, 2-5) an 11-2 loss.

The Dyersburg High School Dance Team had a successful weekend in Orlando, Fla. during the 2021 National Dance Association National Championships as the DHS dancers finished in the Top 5 in two categories including a national runner-up finish.

Dyersburg State continued to pile up Tennessee Community Conference Athletic Association wins this weekend, picking up a pair of wins over visiting Southwest TN on Saturday afternoon in Dyersburg.