An 11-0 run in the first half put Dawson Springs in front, and the Lady Panthers went on to defeat Heritage Christian Academy 38-16 Saturday at Panther Gym.
Baylee Swatzell had 13 points to lead Dawson’s girls, who took a 14-4 lead to halftime and led 29-11 through three quarters.
The Lady Warriors, meanwhile, were plagued by turnovers in their season opener and were limited to only five field goals in the contest.
Rachel Robson led HCA with seven points while Kate St. Martin added six.
Dawson (1-1) got 10 points from Kimberly Hoover and nine from Audrey McCoy.
The win was the first for new Dawson head coach Emilee Seeger.
The Lady Warriors next play at Trigg County on Monday.
The Lady Panthers will host Hopkins County Central for 7th District action on Thursday.
Heritage Christian 3 1 7 5 — 16
Dawson Springs 3 11 15 9 — 38
Heritage Christian Academy (0-1)—Robson 7, St. Martin 6, Loftus 2, Santiago 1.
Dawson Springs (1-1)—B. Swatzell 13, Hoover 10, McCoy 9, Back 4, A. Swatzell 2.
