Dawson Co. defeats Cherokee Bluff 70-62 to advance to Region 7-3A championship

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The Dawson Co. Tigers (25-2, 14-0 Region 7-3A) defeated the Cherokee Bluff Bears (17-11, 7-6 Region 7-3A) 70-62 on Friday night at East Hall. The win gives them a spot in the region championship. The Tigers hit eight 3-pointers in the first half to give them a double-digit lead at halftime that helped them win the game.

Senior Jasper Gibson scans the defense.

Jasper Gibson led the Tigers in scoring with 24 points, and Mason Barnes scored 18 points. Eli Burress had a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds.

The game was intense from the opening minutes of the game. The Tigers were active on the offensive glass, which helped them lead 21-15 at the end of the first quarter.

The intensity picked up in the second quarter, with the referees having to separate players and a technical foul was assessed to the Bears. Despite the adversity surrounding the game, the Tigers were able to take a 42-27 lead into halftime.

Freshmen Jaden Gibson dribbles into the lane.

The Tigers continued to battle hard in the second half. They closed the quarter on a 13-1 run to lead 55-34 heading into the fourth quarter.

Cherokee Bluff closed the game with a late run, but Dawson Co. held on to win 70-62.

The Tigers play on Monday at 7:30 p.m. at East Hall against GAC in the Region 7-3A championship.

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