Dragons Fall To Bruins After Record Night For Northwest Whitfield

PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports

This 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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