Nettes’ Back To .500, Pick Up First Region Win

PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports

Last night, after either playing on “neutral” court or on the road, the PHS Dragonettes varsity basketball team was finally back home as they welcomed the Lady Panthers of Ridgeland for a region tilt. Pickens, looked to get back on track after a tough loss on the road to Heritage on Tuesday, & even up their overall, & region record.

 

The Nettes’, got off to a fast start on the home floor as they got things rolling early. Going to the 2nd quarter, Pickens led Ridgeland 20-7. To their credit, the Lady Panthers found their stride as their offense picked up in the 2nd quarter. After one half of play, the Nettes’ found themselves ahead, 32-20.

 

In the 3rd quarter, Ridgeland continued to climb back into the game as they outscored Pickens 17-14 in the frame, to cut the Nettes’ lead to 46-37, going to the fourth. The 4th quarter, saw an explosion of offense from the Nettes’. Pickens, poured in 28 points in the final quarter to pull away from Ridgeland and seal the win, 74-52.

 

Stats:

Mykenzie Weaver: 25 points, 11 rebounds, 2 steals

Torie Williams: 11 points, 4 assists, 4 rebounds

Sarah Morris: 11 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal

Olivia Simmons: 8 points, 8 assists, 10 rebounds, 1 steal

Hattie Baker: 8 points, 1 assist, 1 rebound, 3 steals

Reagan Harwood: 5 points, 1 assist, 6 rebounds, 1 block

Amanda Nelson: 3 points, 3 assists, 3 rebounds, 1 steal

Cassidy Richards: 2 points, 2 rebounds

Ansley Parker: 1 point, 3 rebounds

 

Pickens, will be right back at home on Tuesday night as they take on the Cedartown Lady Bulldogs in a non-region match up. Tip off is set for 6 pm.

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