The #9-ranked Dawson County Lady Tigers (9-3) outscored Banks County 28-14 in the second half to complete a comeback in the Jingle Jam Classic championship game on Tuesday. When the final horn sounded, Dawson won 46–38.

Despite All-State senior guard Maddie Siuta going down late to an injury, her teammates rallied, including a 14-point second half for Lilly Brown. Siuta had two 3-pointers in the opening quarter, including a buzzer-beater for a 14-12 lead. 

The Lady Leopards (8-6) had a great second quarter, outscoring Dawson 12-4 to take a 24-18 halftime lead. Maecee Crumley had three shots from downtown for Banks. The Lady Tigers began the comeback with a 15-7 third frame. 

Brown had two huge 3-pointers in the third, and Addison Smith added a couple in the fourth. 

Brown led all scorers with 14 points, while Ava Roberson had 10 for the Lady Tigers. Smith closed with eight, Siuta and Baylee Green six each, and two for Kadence Rhodes. 

Banks was led by Marleigh Dale and Adarae Thomas with 10 apiece. Crumley had nine, Janakate Gibson added five, and Ansley Moore closed with four.

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