By Nick Brockman, Messenger Sports Reporter nbrockman@the-messenger.com
NORTONVILLE -- The Dawson Springs girls basketball team ended its regular season with a 48-33 loss to McLean County during Friday night's Homecoming game at South Hopkins Middle School.
Although the Lady Cougars (8-17) never took complete advantage of the miscues, turnovers proved costly enough for the Lady Panthers (1-18) as Dawson turned the ball over at least six times in each quarter.
Despite the ill-advised passes, the Lady Panthers found themselves in a ballgame in the second-half.
McLean led by 13 on two separate occasions in the third quarter, until a three-point play by Dawson's Emilee Workman. Shelby Merrell began the opportunity when she missed the front end of a one-and-one. The ball deflected to Brooke Randolph in the corner, who tossed the ball to Workman for the hoop and harm. The three-point play cut the deficit to 30-20.
Dawson manufactured its highest offensive output of the game in the final quarter, but still could not outscore the visiting Lady Cougars.
Rihana McKnight began the fourth on a three-point shot from the wing to make it a 34-23 contest.
The Lady Panthers played back into the game with their offense, but missed opportunities prevented the squad from completing a full comeback.
Although the Lady Cougars (8-17) never took complete advantage of the miscues, turnovers proved costly enough for the Lady Panthers (1-18) as Dawson turned the ball over at least six times in each quarter.
Despite the ill-advised passes, the Lady Panthers found themselves in a ballgame in the second-half.
McLean led by 13 on two separate occasions in the third quarter, until a three-point play by Dawson's Emilee Workman. Shelby Merrell began the opportunity when she missed the front end of a one-and-one. The ball deflected to Brooke Randolph in the corner, who tossed the ball to Workman for the hoop and harm. The three-point play cut the deficit to 30-20.
Dawson manufactured its highest offensive output of the game in the final quarter, but still could not outscore the visiting Lady Cougars.
Rihana McKnight began the fourth on a three-point shot from the wing to make it a 34-23 contest.
The Lady Panthers played back into the game with their offense, but missed opportunities prevented the squad from completing a full comeback.
Twice in one minute midway through the fourth, Workman secured back-to-back steals, but her teammates could not convert the turnovers into points.
Later, Workman corralled a rebound, dribbled the length of the court and hit a jumper to make it a 37-27 game. Dawson did not come any closer though as McLean held its ground for the victory.
Play in the first quarter mirrored the rest of the game as the Lady Panthers struggled to bring the ball up the floor to establish their offensive sets.
During a 36-second stretch, McLean forced three consecutive turnovers and scored on each to take a 10-point lead.
In the second quarter, Dawson successfully beat the press and got the ball to Laura Hatton, who made the open two-point shot. On the team's next possession, Randolph knocked down a jumper from the top of the key and the Lady Panthers trailed just 20-13.
The Lady Cougars pushed the lead to 11 at halftime, however.
By contest's end, Workman finished with a game-high 12 points.
Now, Dawson will look to play the role of spoiler when the Lady Panthers play at 6 p.m. on Monday against Caldwell County (16-7) in the first round of the 7th District Tournament at Caldwell.
MCHS (8-17) 16 10 8 14 -- 48
DSHS (1-18) 9 6 5 13 -- 33
MCHS: Kimbra Payne 10, Hannah Jones 9, Kelsey Carter 8, Madison Peercy 5, Heather Floyd 4, Brooke Little 4, Emma Hinton 3, Jordan Crabtree 2, Kate Slinker 2, Sarah Hazelip 1
DSHS: Emilee Workman 12, Rihana McKnight 7, Shelby Merrell 6, Brooke Randolph 4, Amber Genseal 2, Laura Hatton 2
Later, Workman corralled a rebound, dribbled the length of the court and hit a jumper to make it a 37-27 game. Dawson did not come any closer though as McLean held its ground for the victory.
Play in the first quarter mirrored the rest of the game as the Lady Panthers struggled to bring the ball up the floor to establish their offensive sets.
During a 36-second stretch, McLean forced three consecutive turnovers and scored on each to take a 10-point lead.
In the second quarter, Dawson successfully beat the press and got the ball to Laura Hatton, who made the open two-point shot. On the team's next possession, Randolph knocked down a jumper from the top of the key and the Lady Panthers trailed just 20-13.
The Lady Cougars pushed the lead to 11 at halftime, however.
By contest's end, Workman finished with a game-high 12 points.
Now, Dawson will look to play the role of spoiler when the Lady Panthers play at 6 p.m. on Monday against Caldwell County (16-7) in the first round of the 7th District Tournament at Caldwell.
MCHS (8-17) 16 10 8 14 -- 48
DSHS (1-18) 9 6 5 13 -- 33
MCHS: Kimbra Payne 10, Hannah Jones 9, Kelsey Carter 8, Madison Peercy 5, Heather Floyd 4, Brooke Little 4, Emma Hinton 3, Jordan Crabtree 2, Kate Slinker 2, Sarah Hazelip 1
DSHS: Emilee Workman 12, Rihana McKnight 7, Shelby Merrell 6, Brooke Randolph 4, Amber Genseal 2, Laura Hatton 2
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