The Dawson Springs Panthers pushed their score all the way to 71 on Tuesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They were outmatched by Lyon County on the road and fell 106-71. Dawson Springs has struggled against Lyon County recently, as their matchup on Tuesday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Dawson Springs' defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Montgomery Johnston, who scored 21 points along with eight assists and six rebounds. It was the first time this season that Johnston posted eight or more assists. Another player making a difference was Deacon Dever, who scored 18 points.
Dawson Springs' loss dropped their record down to 16-12. As for Lyon County, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 26-3.
Dawson Springs will head out on the road to face off against Community Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Dawson Springs is facing Community Christian at the right time seeing as Community Christian is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Lyon County, they will play host again and welcome Calloway County, where tip off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Calloway County is coming into the contest with four straight wins on the road, so Lyon County will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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