Rex Blue commands the offense for Panthers win

By Team Reports Feb 12, 2024, 11:00am

Recap: Dawson Springs Panthers vs. Trigg County Wildcats

The Dawson Springs Panthers entered their tilt with the Trigg County Wildcats with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. Everything went Dawson Springs' way against Trigg County on Friday as Dawson Springs made off with a 83-60 victory. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.

Dawson Springs' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Rex Blue led the charge by dropping a double-double on 30 points and 12 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Montgomery Johnston, who scored 34 points.

Dawson Springs pushed their record up to 14-10 with that win, which was their third straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 70.3 points per game. As for Trigg County, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-12 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Dawson Springs will take on Logan County at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Dawson Springs' favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last three matchups. As for Trigg County, they will head out on the road to face off against St. Mary at 2:30 p.m. on Monday.