‘Nettes Now 8-0. Host Northwest Whitfield In First Place Battle On Monday
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports December 17, 2017This past Friday, the PHS Dragonettes varsity basketball team welcomed the Ridgeland Lady Panthers to the Dragons Den in a 6-AAAA match up. The ‘Nettes, came into the ball game at 7-0 after a big road when this past Tuesday against Heritage.
In the first quarter, it was a feeling out process for both teams as both got things going. The ‘Nettes, were able to grab the lead heading into the 2nd quarter, 16-10. In the 2nd, Pickens continued to turn their defense into offense. Ridgeland, despite several turnovers during the frame, stayed within striking distance of the ‘Nettes. The ‘Nettes, used a 12-8 quarter run, to take a 30-18 lead into the break.
In the 2nd half, the defense for Pickens really picked up. In the 3rd, the ‘Nettes added to their lead using an 11-6 quarter run. Pickens lead the Lady Panthers 41-24 going to the 4th. A 10-5 quarter run by Pickens in the 4th sealed their 8th win in a row as they took this one, 51-29.
Leading the way for the ‘Nettes were:
Mykenzie Weaver: 21 points, 4 rebounds, & 4 steals
Torie Williams: 15 points, 9 assists, 6 rebounds, & 3 steals
Olivia Simmons: 5 points, 4 rebounds, & 1 steal
Allie Stephens: 5 points, 3 rebounds, & 1 steal
Shelby Cook: 2 points, 5 rebounds, & 1 steal
Ansley Parker: 2 points, & 1 rebound
Sarah Morris: 1 point, 3 rebounds, & 1 steal
Mackenzie Hampton: 3 assists, 6 rebounds, & 2 steals
The ‘Nettes, will face their toughest test to date so far during the season when they host the Northwest Whitfield Lady Bruins tomorrow. The Lady Bruins, are 8-1, & 4-0 in 6-AAAA. Tied atop the standings with Pickens. The Lady Bruins, are averaging 63.4 ppg while giving up 33.6 ppg in 9 games so far this season. The ‘Nettes, are averaging 54.6 ppg, while giving up 36.3 ppg. Tip off for this one is scheduled for 6 pm.
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