Hopkins County Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They took a 71-60 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Dawson Springs Panthers. The defeat was just more heartbreak for the Storm, who fell 70-68 when the teams last met back in January of 2024.
Dawson Springs' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Rex Blue, who dropped a double-double on 22 points and 16 rebounds. Blue is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 15 or more in the last 15 games he's played. Another player making a difference was Montgomery Johnston, who went 6 of 10 en route to 19 points along with eight assists and eight boards.
Hopkins County Central's loss dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Dawson Springs, they pushed their record up to 12-9 with the win, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season.
Hopkins County Central wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 63-57 victory against McLean County on the 3rd. As for Dawson Springs, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 93-62 win against Heritage Christian Academy on the 1st.
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