The Dawson Springs Panthers's game on Thursday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top against Crittenden County by a score of 42-34. Given Dawson Springs' advantage in MaxPreps' Kentucky basketball rankings (they are ranked 53rd, while Crittenden County is ranked 253rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Rex Blue continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, dropping a double-double on 19 points and ten rebounds. Jaybird Plunkette was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with six rebounds.
Dawson Springs' victory bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Crittenden County, they still haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-7.
Dawson Springs and Apollo will face off at 1:45 p.m. on December 27th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Apollo is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games. Crittenden County will finish 2023 at home by hosting Hancock County on Friday. Hancock County is hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses.
