Dragons Fall To Bruins After Record Night For Northwest Whitfield
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports December 11, 2016This past Friday, the Dragons varsity basketball team hosted the Bruins of Northwest Whitfield in a 6-AAAA match up. After going through a tough stretch, Pickens looked to get their first region win at home.
In the 1st, the Bruins came out on fire. Northwest Whitfield used aggressive defense, and a hot shooting start to jump out to a 31-10 lead going to the 2nd. In the 2nd, the Bruins kept up their pace they set in the 1st. The Dragons, got a bit more offense in during the 2nd, but Northwest Whitfield held a 53-23 lead at the break.
In the 3rd, Pickens had their best offensive output of the game as it was the closest quarter between the teams as the Bruins held a 21-18 quarter advantage to hold a 74-41 lead going to the 4th. In the 4th, the Dragons outscored Northwest Whitfield 15-14 ending the game on a positive note. The Bruins took this one, 88-56.
Leading the way for the Dragons were:
Blake Gorth: 15 points, 3 assists, 5 rebounds, 1 steal, & 1 block
Seth Bishop: 11 points, & 1 rebound
Zach Goss: 7 points, & 1 assist
Hunter Fowler: 6 points, & 3 rebounds
Hunter Hermann: 4 points, 2 assists, & 3 rebounds
Jacob Brumby: 4 points, & 1 rebound
Joseph Gossett: 2 points, 1 assist, 2 rebounds, & 1 steal
Chase Simmons: 2 points, 2 rebounds, & 1 steal
Hunter Jordan: 2 points, & 2 rebounds
Matthew Stewart: 2 points, & 1 rebound
Keinyuan Hooks: 1 point, 5 assists, & 3 steals
Avery Luke: 2 assists, 6 rebounds, & 1 steal
The Dragons, will be back in action again this Tuesday at home as they host the Generals of Heritage inside the Dragons Den. Tip off is set for 7:30 p.m.
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