Riesel extended their losing streak to five on Tuesday, dropping them down to 1-6. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 54-53 heartbreaker at the hands of the Dawson Bulldogs. The Indians were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2024.
Dawson's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Dawson's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Charlie Covington led the charge by putting up 12 points. Those 12 points gave Covington a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of David Rierson, who posted seven points and three steals.
Coming up, Riesel will venture away from home to take on Snook at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Dawson, they will face off against Methodist Children's Home at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday.
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