Yesterday evening, the PHS Dragons varsity basketball team traveled to take on the Panthers of Ridgeland High School in a big 7-AAAA region match up. This game would be played at Rossville Middle School to due to the Wrestling Area Region Tournament being held at Ridgeland High School this weekend.

 

In the 1st, the Dragons came out quick, building an early lead. Pickens led it, 16-11 going to the 2nd. In the 2nd, the Panthers trimmed the Dragons lead down to two using a 15-12 quarter run. Pickens held the lead, 28-26 going into halftime.

 

The Dragons picked things back up in the 3rd. Pickens outscored Ridgeland 16-5 in the quarter to take a 44-31 lead heading into the 4th and final quarter. In the 4th, things got exciting. The Panthers got back into the game, having a chance to win the game in the closing seconds. Trent Rizoti would be fouled as he rebounded the miss with 2.2 seconds left and hit one of two free throws to give the Dragons a 54-53 win.

 

Leading the way for the Dragons were:

Holden Roop: 23 points, 5 assists, 2 rebounds, & 4 steals

Trent Rizoti: 15 points, 1 assist, 11 rebounds, & 1 steal

Joseph Gossett: 6 points, & 1 rebound

Tyler Garner had 4 points, 1 assist, 5 rebounds, & 1 steal, Avery Luke had 4 points, 5 rebounds, & 1 steal, Sam Davis had 1 point, 3 assists, 5 rebounds, & 1 steal, Blake Gorth had 1 point, 2 steals, & a block, & DJ Walden finished with 2 assists & 2 rebounds.

 

The Dragons will be back in the Dragons Den tonight as they host the Lions of Christian Heritage. Tip off scheduled for 7:30 p.m.