Tigers use defense to earn 68-36 win against North Hall

The Dawson Co. boys basketball team defeated visiting North Hall 68-36 on Friday, Dec. 13. Jasper Gibson lead the way with 28 points, while Mason Barnes chipped in 17 for the Tigers.

The Tigers asserted their dominance on defense in the first quarter. They scored the first five points of the game quickly, while only allowing the Trojans to score five in the quarter. Both teams turned the ball over at a high rate, and the Tigers only managed to take an 11-5 lead at the end of the quarter.

The second quarter is when the Tiger offense got going. Both teams traded baskets to open the quarter, but Dawson Co. broke the game open with a 6-0 run that was followed by a 12-0 run. The second run started with Gibson hitting 3-of-4 free throws after a shooting foul and a technical foul. The run was capped off by Jasper Gibson hitting his brother Jaden Gibson for a 3-pointer late in the quarter. The Tigers took a 34-18 lead into the break.

At halftime, the Dawson Co. Lady Tigers coach Steve Sweat honored Marlie Townley as she collected her 500th career rebound in their win over North Hall.

The third quarter started off the same way the second ended. The Trojans scored the first points of the half, but Dawson immediately responded with a 10-0 run to extend the lead. Late in the quarter, Jaden Gibson returned the favor by hitting his brother Jasper Gibson for one of his five made 3-pointers on the night. The Tigers led 50-24 by the time the quarter had ended.

The Tigers went on a 12-3 run to start the fourth quarter and seal the game. They also scored the final six points to win the game 68-36.

Dawson County returns to action tomorrow Saturday, Dec. 14, as they host to Clarke Central at 8 p.m.