David Smith

Athboy

Co-Founder at The Season Ticket

Journalist at Freelance

Irish Journalist living in Sydney | Co-founder of @_SeasonTicket.

Articles

McElroy’s Career Night Leads Cascade to Third Place Win Against Community

Feb 19, 2024 | t-g.com | David SMith |David Smith |Noah Maddox

The third and final Battle of Bedford on the hardwood ended with Cascade taking the season series, 69-61, to finish in third place in District 9-AA behind a career-high 36 points from senior Isaac McElroy on Friday. McElroy’s right wing three-pointer with just under two minutes to go put the Champions ahead for good, 61-58, after Community had erased a double-digit Cascade lead earlier in the fourth quarter.
Lady Champs' Rally Falls Short In District Title Game

Feb 16, 2024 | t-g.com | David SMith |David Smith |Noah Maddox

In the program’s first District Championship Game appearance in 10 years, the Cascade Lady Champions second half rally came up short against the top seed in District 9-AA, the Cannon County Lionettes, 52-36, in Bell Buckle on Thursday. Sophie Ray led the way for Cascade with 14 points, but despite cutting the lead to as close as 40-28 with 5:48 to go in the fourth quarter, the Lady Champs never really got comfortable against the length and athleticism of the Lionettes.
Shorthanded Champs Punch 11th Straight Region Ticket After Grounding Visiting Rockets

Feb 13, 2024 | t-g.com | David SMith |David Smith |Noah Maddox

The Cascade Champions came into Monday night in unfamiliar territory under fourth-year head coach, Chris Lawson, needing a win to open district tournament play to secure the program’s 11th consecutive regional berth. The previous three seasons, the Champions began tournament play in the district semi-finals, already having a regional quarterfinal game secured.
Cascade Struggles in Second Half, Loses to Grundy County

Feb 7, 2024 | t-g.com | Noah Maddox |David SMith |David Smith

The Cascade Champions were unable to sustain their fast start on Senior Night against the Grundy County Yellow Jackets, losing 61-50 at home to the sixth-ranked team in the state on Tuesday. It was just an all-around brutal loss for Cascade, as not only did they drop the actual game, but Grundy County now also holds the district tournament seeding tiebreaker over the Champs after hitting a buzzer-beating three to win by 11 instead of by eight.
Cascade Tames Top-Ranked Santa Fe Wildcats

Feb 5, 2024 | t-g.com | Noah Maddox |David SMith |David Smith

The Cascade Champions went on the road Friday night and knocked off the top-ranked team in Class 1-A, the Santa Fe Wildcats, and spoiled their homecoming in a 56-51 heart-stopping win. With Mr. Basketball favorite Auden Slaughter on the sidelines in street clothes, Cascade took full advantage of his absence in the third quarter, outscoring the home side 13-5 to give them a 40-32 lead going into the final frame.
Lady Champs Complete Season Sweep At Santa Fe

Feb 5, 2024 | t-g.com | Noah Maddox |David SMith |David Smith

You have 2 free items remaining before a subscription is required. Subscribe now! | Log in Posted 2/5/24The Cascade Lady Champions came back to secure the season sweep, 45-42, in Friday's non-district matchup on the road over the Santa Fe Lady Cats. This item is available in full to subscribers.
Lady Champs Never Trail, Double Up Lady Rockets

Jan 31, 2024 | t-g.com | Noah Maddox |David SMith |David Smith

The Cascade Lady Champions dominated the Forrest Lady Rockets in their final road district contest of the season, 58-29, in their first matchup of the season on Tuesday night. The Lady Champs started off hot, ending the first quarter up 15-4, and they would never trail the rest of the way. Suzanna Crews tallied a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds, Sophie Ray put in a team-high 17 points, and Kaegan Young continued her strong district campaign with 15 points of her own.
Champs Use Dominate First Quarter to Blow Out Forrest

Jan 31, 2024 | t-g.com | Noah Maddox |David SMith |David Smith

It was a complete domination from start to finish for the suddenly surging Cascade Champions on Tuesday night as they went on the road to defeat the Forrest Rockets, 64-29. Zach Crosslin led the Champs with 12 points and was the only player to reach double-figures, but the balanced attack across the board was the story offensively. Tucker McGee scored nine points, Wickey Parker put in nine points, and Saebyn Burris and Logan Pulley chipped in with seven points as well.
Lady Champs Beat Viqueens at Home to Even Season Series

Jan 29, 2024 | t-g.com | Noah Maddox |David SMith |David Smith

You have 2 free items remaining before a subscription is required. Subscribe now! | Log in Posted 1/29/24The Cascade Lady Champions won the second edition of the "Battle of Bedford" over the Community Viqueens, 48-39, on Friday night. This item is available in full to subscribers.
Champs Down Vikings, Split Regular Season Series

Jan 29, 2024 | t-g.com | Noah Maddox |David SMith |David Smith

The Cascade Champions handled the Community Vikings after a strong fourth quarter in a 60-48 home district win in the “Battle of Bedford” on Friday night. After an embarrassing 20-point loss in Unionville on January 5th, Cascade head coach Chris Lawson challenged his team to put forth more effort. His imploring has paid off over the last three weeks, as the Champions have looked like a completely different team, punctuated with Friday’s wire-to-wire victory against their cross-county rival.