On Friday, the PHS Dragonettes varsity basketball team hosted the 9th ranked team in all of 4A, the Northwest Whitfield Lady Bruins in what was an early region showdown. The ‘Nettes, came in winners of their last three games, two being region games to stand atop the standings and were looking for number four.

 

In the first, it was the Lady Bruins getting out to the quick start. Pickens, however, got things rolling towards the end of the frame to cut the Northwest Whitfield lead to 15-10 going to the 2nd. In what was a very physical first half, the Lady Bruins began to build their lead. Northwest Whitfield led the ‘Nettes going into the break, 32-20.

 

In the 3rd, The Lady Bruins used their smothering pressure defense to contain the ‘Nettes. While the quarter score was close at 16-13, Northwest Whitfield stretched their lead out slightly, 48-33 going to the 4th. In the 4th, the Lady Bruins began to pull away. Northwest Whitfield would use a 25-13 quarter run to defeat Pickens, 73-46.

 

Leading the way for the ‘Nettes were:

Autumn Young: 13 points, 1 assist, & 1 steal

Taylor Wigington: 11 points, 2 assists, 7 rebounds, & 2 steals

Mykenzie Weaver: 8 points, 2 assists, & 6 rebounds

Ashley Nelson: 5 points, 2 assists, 5 rebounds, & 1 steal

Mackenzie Hampton: 3 points, 3 assists, 6 rebounds, & 1 block

Allie Stephens: 3 points

Torie Williams: 2 points, 2 assists, & 1 rebound

Madison McClure: 1 point, 4 assists, 4 rebounds, & 2 steals

 

The ‘Nettes will be at home again this Tuesday as they host the Lady Generals of Heritage. Heritage, is undefeated on the season at 8-0 and tied with Northwest Whitfield for 1st in the region at 3-0. The ‘Nettes, are currently tied for 3rd with Southeast Whitfield at 2-1. Tip off scheduled for 6 p.m.