Lady Panthers Cruise Past Heritage Christian With Big Runs

Dawson Springs used 17-0 runs in the first and third quarters to defeat Heritage Christian 50-9.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

The Dawson Springs Lady Panthers used two big runs in the first and third quarters to cruise past the Heritage Christian Academy Lady Warriors 50-9 on Friday night. Dawson Springs opened the game on a 17-0 run and later added a 13-0 run in the third quarter to pull away for the 41-point victory.

Why it matters

The win was the third in the last four games for Dawson Springs, who improved to 6-12 on the season. Meanwhile, Heritage Christian dropped to 3-13 with the loss. The game highlighted the Lady Panthers' defensive pressure and ability to force turnovers, which led to easy scoring opportunities.

The details

Dawson Springs' defensive pressure was the key to the game, as they forced 14 Heritage Christian turnovers in the first quarter alone. Baylee Swatzell led the Lady Panthers' pressure and scored 8 points in the opening quarter, mostly on layups after steals. Dawson Springs extended their lead to 24-5 by halftime and then used a 13-0 run in the third quarter to blow the game open.

  • The Lady Panthers scored the first 17 points of the game in the opening quarter.
  • Dawson Springs used a 13-0 run in the third quarter to extend their lead to 40-7.

The players

Baylee Swatzell

A Dawson Springs player who scored 8 points in the first quarter, mostly on layups after steals.

Briley Sawyer

The leading scorer for Dawson Springs with 12 points, including two made 3-pointers.

Allison Craft

The only Heritage Christian player to make a field goal, scoring 6 points.

Ava DeJager

The Heritage Christian player who had 2 points and a team-high 17 rebounds.

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What’s next

Dawson Springs will be back in action on Monday on the road at Webster County. Heritage Christian will host Community Christian on Monday night.

The takeaway

Dawson Springs' defensive pressure and ability to force turnovers was the key to their dominant victory over Heritage Christian. The Lady Panthers' two big runs in the first and third quarters allowed them to pull away for the 41-point win.