The Lady Tigers traveled to Savannah Feb. 26 for a GHSA state tournament Elite Eight matchup with Georgia’s top ranked AAA team, Beach High School. After controlling the game through three quarters, Dawson County was unable to hold off the Bulldogs' final surge and saw their lead, and the game, slip away in the fourth quarter as Beach came from behind to advance to the Final Four by a final score of 64-51. “It was a good game, except for the fourth quarter,” Head Coach Steve Sweat said. “The only problem is you have to add all four quarters together for a total score.” Dawson County jumped out to an early lead with a long 3-pointer from senior Kaylee Sticker, after which both teams transitioned to an aggressive interior game that generated points and fouls throughout the first period. The Lady Tigers grabbed a 17-13 lead by the end of the quarter.