By Nick Brockman, Messenger Sports Reporter
nbrockman@the-messenger.com
DAWSON SPRINGS -- Hostile conditions are typically reserved for the visiting team, but the Webster County Trojan basketball team entered the Dawson Springs confines and put a defensive grip on the home Panthers on Friday night.
Webster County (7-6) never trailed Dawson (4-6) and after a sluggish first quarter, the Trojans dialed up the intensity with pressure defense and slow, yet steady scoring in a 65-42 win.
In addition to Webster's firm hold on the Panther shooters, the Trojan's 65 points marked the team's most in its last six games.
"We were real aggressive and did a good job on defense," Webster coach Bev Hart said. "Our offense is still a little out of sync. We had a lot of turnovers, unforced turnovers that we have to clean up if we're going to be a good team."
After doubling Dawson 34-17 by halftime, Webster stormed out of the gate to begin the third quarter with an 8-0 run.
Trojan senior LaBrice Williams capped the run when the guard forced a turnover and converted on the opposite end for a lay-up.
Following the bucket, the Panthers ripped off a streak of their own, outscoring the Trojans 9-2 over the next two minutes.
Webster County (7-6) never trailed Dawson (4-6) and after a sluggish first quarter, the Trojans dialed up the intensity with pressure defense and slow, yet steady scoring in a 65-42 win.
In addition to Webster's firm hold on the Panther shooters, the Trojan's 65 points marked the team's most in its last six games.
"We were real aggressive and did a good job on defense," Webster coach Bev Hart said. "Our offense is still a little out of sync. We had a lot of turnovers, unforced turnovers that we have to clean up if we're going to be a good team."
After doubling Dawson 34-17 by halftime, Webster stormed out of the gate to begin the third quarter with an 8-0 run.
Trojan senior LaBrice Williams capped the run when the guard forced a turnover and converted on the opposite end for a lay-up.
Following the bucket, the Panthers ripped off a streak of their own, outscoring the Trojans 9-2 over the next two minutes.
Hart said he thought his team lacked offensive execution in the first half, thus making Webster vulnerable to a late Dawson comeback.
"I thought particularly in the first half we had all kinds of opportunities to really put the game away big," he said. "You give them a chance to regroup and come back in the second half and they have some weapons offensively. If they come out and start hitting, you're in big trouble."
The Trojans continued to find open spaces underneath the basket though to fend off any rally. Another Williams bucket with 2:10 left in the third put Webster ahead 50-28.
Dawson followed with consecutive three-pointers, but could not pull any closer as the game winded to a close.
Webster held a slim 13-7 margin over Dawson Springs at the end of the first quarter, but the Panthers' found themselves in a near inescapable scoring drought. The Trojans held the Panthers scoreless for a combined 8:50 during the first and second quarters.
The Webster full-court pressure defense directly set up its offense for scores multiple times throughout the game.
Back-to-back steals late in the second quarter helped to push the Trojan lead to 27-7.
Williams made the first and converted for two points. Then, three Trojan defenders swarmed the ball on the next Panther possession resulting in an easy takeaway.
With 2:47 remaining in the first half, sophomore forward Brett Cob ended the scoreless streak with a free-throw.
Dawson's Aaron Duke scored seven points in the half's final two minutes, but Webster entered the locker room up 34-17.
By game's end Williams led all scorers with 17 points. Joining Williams in double-figures for the Trojans was Drew Dement (14) and James Winstead (11). David Stubblefield and Logan Stull each contributed with eight points.
Hart said a balanced attack provides a lift during slow offensive streaks.
"That's helpful because we've been really struggling to score," he said. "We get some people getting a taste again and maybe confidence will come back. We just haven't shot the ball well for several games, so hopefully this will help us tonight."
For the Panthers, Duke and Wes Mitchell each posted 15 points.
WCHS (7-6) 13 21 18 13 - 65
DSHS (4-6) 7 10 17 8 - 42
WCHS: LaBrice Williams 17, Drew Dement 14, James Winstead 11, David Stubblefield 8, Logan Stull 8, Tyler Harting 2, Trey Tapp 2
DSHS: Aaron Duke 15, Wes Mitchell 15, Ethan Scott 7, Brett Cobb 3, Dayton Reed 2
"I thought particularly in the first half we had all kinds of opportunities to really put the game away big," he said. "You give them a chance to regroup and come back in the second half and they have some weapons offensively. If they come out and start hitting, you're in big trouble."
The Trojans continued to find open spaces underneath the basket though to fend off any rally. Another Williams bucket with 2:10 left in the third put Webster ahead 50-28.
Dawson followed with consecutive three-pointers, but could not pull any closer as the game winded to a close.
Webster held a slim 13-7 margin over Dawson Springs at the end of the first quarter, but the Panthers' found themselves in a near inescapable scoring drought. The Trojans held the Panthers scoreless for a combined 8:50 during the first and second quarters.
The Webster full-court pressure defense directly set up its offense for scores multiple times throughout the game.
Back-to-back steals late in the second quarter helped to push the Trojan lead to 27-7.
Williams made the first and converted for two points. Then, three Trojan defenders swarmed the ball on the next Panther possession resulting in an easy takeaway.
With 2:47 remaining in the first half, sophomore forward Brett Cob ended the scoreless streak with a free-throw.
Dawson's Aaron Duke scored seven points in the half's final two minutes, but Webster entered the locker room up 34-17.
By game's end Williams led all scorers with 17 points. Joining Williams in double-figures for the Trojans was Drew Dement (14) and James Winstead (11). David Stubblefield and Logan Stull each contributed with eight points.
Hart said a balanced attack provides a lift during slow offensive streaks.
"That's helpful because we've been really struggling to score," he said. "We get some people getting a taste again and maybe confidence will come back. We just haven't shot the ball well for several games, so hopefully this will help us tonight."
For the Panthers, Duke and Wes Mitchell each posted 15 points.
WCHS (7-6) 13 21 18 13 - 65
DSHS (4-6) 7 10 17 8 - 42
WCHS: LaBrice Williams 17, Drew Dement 14, James Winstead 11, David Stubblefield 8, Logan Stull 8, Tyler Harting 2, Trey Tapp 2
DSHS: Aaron Duke 15, Wes Mitchell 15, Ethan Scott 7, Brett Cobb 3, Dayton Reed 2
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