The Dawson Springs Panthers are taking a road trip to face off against the Hopkins County Central Storm at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Dawson Springs is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak.
Dawson Springs is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Henderson County on Saturday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Dawson Springs was outmatched by Henderson County and fell 63-36. The Panthers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 44-17.
Despite their loss, Dawson Springs saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Jaybird Plunkette, who posted 11 points, was perhaps the best of all. Rex Blue was another key player, putting up 11 points.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Hopkins County Central, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They blew past Trigg County, posting a 100-35 victory. The match marked the Storm's most dominant win of the season so far.
Hopkins County Central's victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-2. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 89.0 points per game. As for Dawson Springs, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Dawson Springs skirted past Hopkins County Central 70-68 in their previous meeting back in January. Will Dawson Springs repeat their success, or does Hopkins County Central have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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