Dawson Springs Panthers Defeat Community Christian Academy

Noah Riley scores 24 points in 60-51 victory

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Dawson Springs Panthers ended a five-game losing streak with a 60-51 victory over the Community Christian Academy (CCA) Paducah on Tuesday night. Noah Riley led the Panthers with 24 points, including 6-for-9 shooting from 3-point range. Ethan Slaton added a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds, while Easton Bourland also scored 11 points for Dawson Springs.

Why it matters

This win helps the Panthers snap out of a recent slump and get back on track. Dawson Springs has struggled this season, but this victory over a fellow Kentucky high school basketball program shows they can still compete at a high level when their key players perform well.

The details

In addition to Riley's big scoring night, the Panthers also got contributions from Slaton, who recorded a double-double, and Bourland, who also scored 11 points. As a team, Dawson Springs shot 10-of-24 from 3-point range. The win improves the Panthers' record to 6-14 on the season, while CCA falls to 13-14.

  • The game was played on Tuesday night, February 11, 2026.
  • Dawson Springs will host Livingston Central on Thursday.

The players

Noah Riley

A key scorer for the Dawson Springs Panthers, Riley led the team with 24 points and went 6-for-9 from 3-point range in the victory.

Ethan Slaton

The Panthers' big man, Slaton recorded a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds.

Easton Bourland

Another double-digit scorer for Dawson Springs, Bourland tallied 11 points in the win.

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What’s next

Dawson Springs will look to build on this victory when they host Livingston Central on Thursday.

The takeaway

This win could provide a much-needed confidence boost for the struggling Dawson Springs Panthers, who have shown they can compete with quality opponents when their top players perform at a high level.