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Our Game of the Week is another rivalry matchup between White County and Dawson County. The girls matchup features teams that are or have been top-10 ranked this year. The boys are both competitive teams with some big scoring threats.
WHITE VS DAWSON GIRLS
The Lady Warriors have been consistent. That’s huge. All season, they’ve been top-10 ranked. Three of their four losses have come in overtime or been within six points. They’re looing to shake off back-to-back region losses to Pickens and GAC. The Lady Tigers were on a great trajectory until losing Maddie Siuta. The All-State guard was a huge presence on the team. Still, a couple of sophomore standouts are rising to the top, and this is still a very solid team.
WHITE VS DAWSON BOYS
White County has a 1-2 punch offensively that can go toe-to-toe with just about anyone, and some young up-and-coming talent. The wins haven’t come as often, but it’s a process. The Tigers have proven to be a legitimate playoff contending team out of 6-AAA, and have a high-scoring group in which as many as four different players could lead in scoring on a given night.
BY THE NUMBERS
WHITE COUNTY LADY WARRIORS
- 12-4 (3-2 in 6-AAA)
- Region Standings: T-3rd
- State Ranking: #6
- PF: 57.4
- PA: 40.9
- Head Coach: Steve Shedd
DAWSON COUNTY
LADY TIGERS
- 11-5 (2-3 in 6-AAA)
- Region Standings: T-5th
- State Ranking: N/A
- PF: 52.4
- PA: 41.1
- Head Coach: Will Anglin
WHITE COUNTY WARRIORS
- 2-14 (2-3 in 6-AAA)
- Region Standings: T-6th
- State Ranking: N/A
- PF: 56.1
- PA: 71.6
- Head Coach: Miles Kendall
DAWSON COUNTY
TIGERS
- 9-7 (3-2 in 6-AAA)
- Region Standings: T-4th
- State Ranking: N/A
- PF: 66.4
- PA: 61.8
- Head Coach: Todd Cottrell
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GAME HIGHLIGHTS
Be looking for highlights post-game later tonight as well as a story recapping the contest.
3 KEYS TO WIN
- WHITE/DAWSON GIRLS
- The Lady Warriors must (1) take care of the basketball and limit turnovers, (2) get big production in the paint from players like Zara Gosse, and (3) set the pace with a quick start offensively.
- The Lady Tigers must (1) have at least three players record double figures in points, (2) connect on no fewer than five 3-pointers, and (3) get White County in foul trouble.
- WHITE/DAWSON BOYS
- The Warriors must (1) have both Blayne Gunter and Cohen Michaud have 15-plus points each, (2) get ahead early, and (3) win the rebound battle.
- The Tigers must (1) have three players in double-figures, (2) make life difficult for Cohen Michaud, and (3) limit second chance opportunities for White County.
DETAILS OF THE MATCHUP
TIME: 7 PM Girls / 8:30 PM Boys
PLACE: White County HS / Cleveland, GA
PLAYERS TO WATCH – GIRLS
WHITE COUNTY
- Anijah Moss
- Ella Kate Shedd
- Zara Gosse
- Aslyn Burkett
- Josselyn Burke
DAWSON COUNTY
- Lilly Abbott
- Baylee Green
- Ava Roberson
- Laila Woody
PLAYERS TO WATCH – BOYS
WHITE COUNTY
- Cohen Michaud
- Blayne Gunter
- John Jarrard
- Carter Nguyen
DAWSON COUNTY
- Landon Lee
- Brody Sorensen
- Corbin Cantrell
- Jack Ledbetter
