The Dawson Lady Bucs hosted the Dakota College Lady Jacks at home on Monday night. The Lady Bucs
came out on top in the game, but they were already winners before the game began as the team
worked hard to set up the Play 4Kay fundraising campaign to support the fight against all forms of
cancer affecting women. The ladies were led by their team captains, Sabira Ahayeva and Hailee
Brandon, who developed a plan for the team to go out into the community of Glendive to ask local
businesses for donations to contribute to the fundraiser. The ladies worked relentlessly over the
weekend in preparation for the event and decorated the Toepke Center in pink everywhere with
balloons, streamers, signs and various other items.

Dawson led the game 18-12 after the first quarter and 33-29 at the half. The third quarter was the major
difference in the game when Dawson took a 19-point lead and outscored the Jacks 26-11. The game
ended with Dawson winning 71-52. Dawson scored 40 points in the paint compared to 14 from Dakota
College and outscored the Jacks 18-4 on points off turnovers.

Brandon led the scoring for Dawson with 13 points, 6 rebounds, 4 steals and 2 assists. Ahayeva totaled
11 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Michelle Arens contributed an additional 11 points, 5
rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals. Shannon Burton added 9 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists while Hannah
Chavez chipped in with 4 points and 3 assists in her first start of the season. The bench all played
throughout the game and saw contributions from everyone. Serena Flatlip scored 8 points while
grabbing 3 rebounds and 2 steals. Evelyn Old Coyote added 8 points, 3 rebounds and an assist while
Jaedyn Chandler pulled down 6 rebounds, 2 assists and scored 2 points. The unsung heroes for the game
were McKenzie Peterson, Alaina Woods, and Evelyn Old Coyote who shared the tall task of matching up
with Jacie Hall, the top scorer in the conference.

"I'm extremely proud of the resiliency of our team and the willingness of our ladies to put the needs of
others before their own," commented Dawson Coach Rich Mullin. "Not only did they manage their
usual practice schedule over the past 4 days while also getting their school work done, but they also
volunteered for a separate community service event on Friday and Saturday while also setting up this
entire event to raise money for a good cause. I don't think enough people really understand how special
this group really is. We are all lucky to have these ladies here with us and I'm trying to embrace every
moment with this team for the rest of the season."

The Lady Bucs' next game is on the road Thursday in a very important match up against Williston State
College. Their next home game is Monday at 5:30pm against Lake Region State College.