Last night, the PHS Dragons varsity basketball team made the trek up 515 to Blue Ridge to take part in day 2 of the annual Thanksgiving Tournament. Their opponent, the host team, the Fannin County Rebels.

 

In the 1st quarter, the Dragons got off to a slow start while the Rebels offense caught a spark early. Fannin took a lead into the 2nd quarter of 22-6. The 2nd quarter saw Pickens get somethings going on offense. The Rebels however, just could not miss a shot they took. Fannin went into the break, up 37-16.

 

In the 3rd, it was more of what we saw in the first half. The Rebels outscored the Dragons 19-13 in the quarter to take a 56-29 lead into the 4th and final quarter of play. Offensively, the best quarter for Pickens was the 4th quarter as they scored 22 points. Fannin sealed this one up and got the win, 67-51.

 

Leading the way for the Dragons were:

Holden Roop: 21 points, 1 assist, 4 rebounds, & 2 steals

Trent Rizoti: 13 points, & 2 rebounds

Chase Simmons: 5 points, & 1 rebound

Avery Luke finished with 2 points, 3 assists, & a steal, D.J. Walden ended the night with 3 points & 3 rebounds, & Tyler Garner had 2 points & 3 rebounds.

 

The Dragons will again be in Blue Ridge as they take on the Cougars of Copper Basin (TN) in the third and final day of the Thanksgiving Tournament. Tip off scheduled for today at 4:30 p.m.