By Nick Brockman, Messenger Sports Reporter nbrockman@the-messenger.com
NORTONVILLE -- The Dawson Springs boys basketball team played Crittenden County to a one-point game at halftime, but when senior Ethan Scott went down with an ankle injury in the third quarter, so did the Panthers hope of victory.
At the time, Dawson (6-13) held a 41-40 advantage, but during Scott's five-minute absence, the Rockets (5-10) struck for a 16-4 run and eventually broke away for a 71-56 victory.
With 4:45 to go in the third, Scott fell to the ground holding his ankle after he landed on it awkwardly in an attempt to corral a loose basketball. After a few minutes, Scott got back up and hobbled off the court on one foot with the help of the Panthers' trainer.
Dawson maintained a 44-44 tie with under three minutes left in the third, but Crittenden crafted an 11-0 rally to take a commanding lead early in the fourth.
Scott returned just inside the final quarter, but the damage had been done.
The Rockets continued to pound the ball inside and produce three-point play opportunities. Crittenden recorded eight three-point play attempts, including five in the second half.
Rocket forward Gaige Courtney handled the bulk of the load inside as he battled all game long beneath the basket. Courtney finished with a game-high 21 points.
At the time, Dawson (6-13) held a 41-40 advantage, but during Scott's five-minute absence, the Rockets (5-10) struck for a 16-4 run and eventually broke away for a 71-56 victory.
With 4:45 to go in the third, Scott fell to the ground holding his ankle after he landed on it awkwardly in an attempt to corral a loose basketball. After a few minutes, Scott got back up and hobbled off the court on one foot with the help of the Panthers' trainer.
Dawson maintained a 44-44 tie with under three minutes left in the third, but Crittenden crafted an 11-0 rally to take a commanding lead early in the fourth.
Scott returned just inside the final quarter, but the damage had been done.
The Rockets continued to pound the ball inside and produce three-point play opportunities. Crittenden recorded eight three-point play attempts, including five in the second half.
Rocket forward Gaige Courtney handled the bulk of the load inside as he battled all game long beneath the basket. Courtney finished with a game-high 21 points.
The Panthers cut the deficit to 10 with a pair of free throws with 2:14 to play, but failed to convert a field-goal attempt in the final 3:20 of the game.
In the first half, both teams played very tight with many ties and lead chances.
Courtney quickly established his presence with seven points in the first quarter.
Down 15-12 with 1:54 in the first quarter, Dawson appeared to catch the first break of the game.
A Rocket player committed a personal foul on Panther Dayton Reed. Crittenden coach Rob Towery argued the call, but received a technical foul. Reed sank each of the four free throws and Dawson retained possession. On the ensuing possession, Reed nearly knocked down a three-pointer, which would have been a seven-point swing.
In the second quarter, Aaron Duke gave the Panthers their largest lead of the game at four points, 24-20, when he went strong to the rim.
Brett Cobb and Wes Mitchell each posted 14 points to lead Dawson offensively.
CCHS (5-10) 17 16 20 18 - 71
DSHS (6-13) 18 14 12 12 - 56
CCHS: Gaige Courtney 21, Casey Oliver 15, Cody Dunham 13, Alex Porter 8, Brandon Deboe 5, Cody Holzer 5, Dylan Clark 4
DSHS: Brett Cobb 14, Wes Mitchell 14, Aaron Duke 8, Dayton Reed 8, Ethan Scott 8, Braxton Burden 2, Jacob Patton 2
In the first half, both teams played very tight with many ties and lead chances.
Courtney quickly established his presence with seven points in the first quarter.
Down 15-12 with 1:54 in the first quarter, Dawson appeared to catch the first break of the game.
A Rocket player committed a personal foul on Panther Dayton Reed. Crittenden coach Rob Towery argued the call, but received a technical foul. Reed sank each of the four free throws and Dawson retained possession. On the ensuing possession, Reed nearly knocked down a three-pointer, which would have been a seven-point swing.
In the second quarter, Aaron Duke gave the Panthers their largest lead of the game at four points, 24-20, when he went strong to the rim.
Brett Cobb and Wes Mitchell each posted 14 points to lead Dawson offensively.
CCHS (5-10) 17 16 20 18 - 71
DSHS (6-13) 18 14 12 12 - 56
CCHS: Gaige Courtney 21, Casey Oliver 15, Cody Dunham 13, Alex Porter 8, Brandon Deboe 5, Cody Holzer 5, Dylan Clark 4
DSHS: Brett Cobb 14, Wes Mitchell 14, Aaron Duke 8, Dayton Reed 8, Ethan Scott 8, Braxton Burden 2, Jacob Patton 2
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