Mariah Benson is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Dawson Co. Lady Tigers!

Benson, a 5-foot-11 post player, helped lead Dawson Co. (9-6, 3-1 Region 7-AAA) to a big, 61-44, region win against Cherokee Bluff (4-14, 0-6) on Friday, Jan. 3, in Dawsonville.

Benson scored 13 points and pulled down 11 rebounds in the first half alone Friday, and finished the game with a team-high 22 points and 12 rebounds.

The Lady Tigers will play East Hall at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 7, at home, before traveling to take on Fannin Co. at 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 10, in Blue Ridge.

Benson has helped put the Lady Tigers into a tie for first place in Region 7-AAA so far this season.

For her efforts, Benson is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Lady Tigers!