Dragons Fall In Nail Bitter To White County

Sports, Team FYN Sports

It was another back and forth ball game on Friday night as the PHS DRagons varsity football team made it’s way up to Cleveland to take on the Warriors of White County, in a non-region tilt. Pickens, came in winners of two straight over White County, but the Warriors came in with the all time series lead at 22-20-2. Both teams were looking to bounce back after tough losses last wee, as they gear up for region play in a few weeks.

 

It didn’t take long for last week’s TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week, Jarod Whitmore, to make an impact on this game as he would take the opening kickoff back 90-yds for a touchdown. The PAT hit off the left upright, & Pickens held a 6-0 lead over the Warriors. White County, would then find the end zone themselves on their opening drive with a 52-yd touchdown pass. The ensuing PAT was good, & the Warriors had their first lead of the night, 7-6, with 9:50 left in the opening frame. The Dragon defense would then come up big as Mykel Hand would make a great catch for the interception. Pickens would use that turnover as momentum to score on that ensuing possession, with a Whitmore 6-yd touchdown run. The PAT was good, & the Dragons retook the lead, 13-7, with 5:39 to go in the 1st. White County scored on a 5-yd touchdown pass, to make it 14-13 Warriors after one.

Streicher handing off to Whitmore

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Early on in the 2nd quarter, the Dragons picked off another Warrior pass. This time, it was T.C. Jarrett. The interception, set up Pickens with great field position & Whitmore would end the drive with a 3-yd touchdown run. His 3rd of the first half. The PAT was once again good & Pickens took the lead back, 20-14, with 9:55 to go in the half. 55 seconds later, the Warriors answered that score with a touchdown run of their own. This one, from 49-yds out. The PAT was good, & White County reclaimed the lead, 21-20. No other scoring would occur for the rest of the half & we hit the midway point with the Warriors on top, 21-20.

Jose Sanchez attempting a 52-yd field goal

In the 3rd quarter, both teams had to deal with another opponent, mother nature. The skies opened up & rain that was maybe supposed to come after the game decided that it wanted to make a surprise appearance. This made it a little difficult for both offenses to find any groove. White County would put together a drive late in the 3rd, but Jay Jones would come up with a big interception for the Dragons in the end zone. Going to the 4th, White County was still in front, 21-20.

Whitmore battling to score 1 of his 3 touchdowns

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Let’s flash forward to just about 6 minutes left to go in the ball game. Down one, the Dragons were looking to start the drive that could potentially win it. Pickens, marched down the field, executing key third downs along the way. The Dragons, would get all the way down to the Warrior 10-yd line, & then, White County would create a fumble, recover, & take it 88-yds down to the Pickens 2-yd line. The Warriors, scored on the next play, giving them a 27-20 lead with 1:35 left. They went for the 2-point conversion, but the Dragons were able to stop it. Pickens, again looked to start a big drive, but again the Warriors would come up with a key turnover as they picked off Streicher’s pass. To their credit, the Dragons defense stepped up in a big spot & stopped White County on a 4 & out to give the offense another chance. A pass by Streicher was completed on 4th down, but it was shy of the marker, giving the ball back to the Warriors. Your final, White County 27 Pickens 20.

 

Pickens, will look to bounce back after two tough road defeats as they host the Chamblee Bulldogs at home next week. Chamblee, is 0-2 on the season, & have had an extra week to get ready. Game time is set for 7:30.

 

Dragons Shut Down Generals To Move To 7-0

Team FYN Sports

Last Friday night, the PHS Dragons varsity football team, fresh off being named the High 5 Sports Team of the Week, hosted the Heritage Generals in a big 6-AAAA region match up. This was a big game for Pickens, not just because of the region implications,but because the Generals have come away the victors in the last two meetings.

 

The Generals, won the toss and wanted the ball to start the game on offense. The Dragon defense, would force a General punt attempt. Heritage, went for a fake punt, but Pickens had it sniffed out, & gave the Dragons offense good field position for their first possession of the game. That possession ended with a touchdown for Pickens as Junior QB CJ Streicher got in from 2-yds out, to make it 7-0 Dragons with 5:35 left in the first quarter. Pickens added to their lead just before the end of the 1st quarter after a 22-yd TD run from Michael Burrell, to make it 14-0 Dragons, going to the 2nd.

 

Pickens got back to work just 58 seconds into the 2nd quarter as Streicher lofted one up for Zach Goss, who made a great adjustment on the ball, and scored from 24-yds out to make it 21-0 with 11:02 left in the first half. Last week’s #TeamFYNSports Sports Writer Player of the Week Trevon Hawkins added to the lead for Pickens with a 1-yd TD run to make it 27-0 Dragons with 9 minutes left in the 1st half. Much like the 1st quarter, the Dragons got points just before the end of the 2nd when Streicher tossed one up for Goss in the back of the end zone for a 6-yd TD to make it 34-0 Pickens over Heritage as we hit the half.

 

The only score in the 3rd quarter came from the Dragons, who got the ball first to start the 2nd half. Brady Moore capped off the drive with a 1-yd TD run to make it 41-0 Pickens going to the 4th. The only score in the 4th quarter also came from the Dragons as Dawson Turner scampered in from 6-yds out to make it 48-0. Your final score, 48-0 Pickens over Heritage.

 

Stats:

Total Yards: 437

Passing Yards: 139

Rushing Yards: 298

Takeaways: 2 interceptions

PAT: 6-7

CJ Streicher: 9-12, 139 yards, 2 TD, 11 rushes, 88 yards, 1 TD, 1 punt for 45 yards

Michael Burrell: 8 rushes, 90 yards, 1 TD, 1 catch, 19 yards

Dawson Turner: 4 rushes, 33 yards, 1 TD

Trevon Hawkins: 3 rushes, 29 yards, 1 TD, 5 total tackles, 1 pass break up

Brady Moore: 9 rushes, 29 yards, 1 TD, 4 total tackles, 1 pass break up

Zach Goss: 3 catches, 57 yards, 2 TD’s

Hunter Hermann: 9 total tackles, 1 pass break up

Dallas McHale: 7 total tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 pass break up

Andrew Macom: 6 total tackles, 1 pass break up

Jay Jones: 5 total tackles, 1 interception

Kaleb Ray: 1 interception

Bailey Dispain: 1-1 on PAT

Jose Sanchez: 5-6 on PAT

 

6-AAAA Standings:

Pickens: 7-0 (3-0)

Ridgeland: 4-2 (2-0)

NW Whitfield: 4-2 (1-1)

Heritage: 2-5 (1-2)

LaFayette: 4-3 (1-2)

SE Whitfield: 3-4 (1-2)

Gilmer: 0-6 (0-2)

 

Next Week, the Dragons will take to the road to take on the Bruins of Northwest Whitfield in another major game that’ll have big implications heading towards the final stretch of the regular season. Kick off is set for 7:30 pm.

Dragons Defeat Bobcats, Off To A 5-0 Start For First Time Since ’86

Team FYN Sports

Region play in 6-AAAA began last Friday night as the PHS Dragons varsity football team welcomed the Bobcats of Gilmer to Dragons Stadium for Homecoming. Pickens, came into the game looking to be 5-0 in a season for the first time since the 1986 season. That team, started 6-0, & finished the season 8-1-1. Prior to the game, PHS honored the fallen Gilmer Middle School principal, Larry Walker. The PHS band played a rendition of Taps & Amazing Grace, followed by the two teams coming together at midfield. After a moment of silence, we were ready to get the game underway.

The Dragons, won the toss and in a change up from recent weeks, decided to receive the opening kick off to begin the game. Pickens, wasted little time on their first possession scoring in just 35 seconds after a 23-yd TD run from senior Zach Goss to make it 7-0 with 11:25 left in the first. Junior QB CJ Streicher, added to the Dragons lead after a 52-yd TD run at the 2:51 mark of the 1st to make it 14-0 Dragons, going into the 2nd.

 

The Dragons, would find the end zone on the first play of the 2nd quarter after a 23-yd TD pass from Streicher to Brady Moore, to make it 21-0 with 11:55 left in the 1st half. Senior RB Robert Davis, found his way to the end zone after a 51-yd TD run to give the Dragons a 28-0 lead over the Bobcats with 9:31 left in the 1st half. Pickens added to the lead with a 6-yd TD run from Kaleb Ray, to make it 35-0 Dragons with 5:56 to go before the half. Streicher connected with Michael Burrell for a 31-yd TD at the 3:43 mark to give Pickens a 42-0 advantage. At the 2:40 mark, Streicher connected with Davis for and 18-yd TD, to make it 42-0 Dragons, going into the half.

 

The only scoring in the 2nd half came in the 3rd quarter. The Bobcats got on the board after a 16-yd TD run at the 6:17 mark, to make it 49-6 Dragons. With 47 seconds left in the 3rd, Jarod Whitmore scored for Pickens after a 27-yd run, to make it 55-6 Dragons. Final score, 55-6.

 

Stats:

1st Downs: 10

3rd Downs: 1/1

Total Yards: 518

Plays Ran: 33

Rushing Yards: 383

Passing Yards: 135

Takeaways: 1

CJ Streicher: 7/8 for 121 yards & 3 TD, 124 yards rushing, & 1 TD

Robert Davis: 4 rushes, 76 yards, 1 TD, 2 catches, 31 yards, 1 TD, 1 kick return for 14 yards

Kaleb Ray: 2 rushes, 43 yards, 1 TD, 3 tackles, 2 pass break ups

Jarod Whitmore: 2 rushes, 32 yards, 1 TD, 4 tackles

Zach Goss: 1 rush, 23 yards, 1 TD, 2 catches, 29 yards

Michael Burrell: 1 catch, 31 yards, 1 TD, 2 tackles

Brady Moore: 1 catch, 23 yards, 1 TD, 5 tackles

Hunter Hermann: 9 tackles, 6 solo, 3 assists, 1 TFL

Sy Chadwick: 8 tackles, 2 solo, 6 assists

Jay Jones: 7 tackles, 2 solo, 5 assists, 1 pass break up

Clayton Holland: 7 tackles, 2 solo, 5 assists

Chase Jarrett: 6 tackles, 1 solo, 5 assists, 1 fumble recovery

Logan Joiner: 7/7 on PAT

 

Pickens, will be on the road next week for the first time since their pre-season scrimmage against Denmark on August 10th when they travel to Dalton to take on the Raiders of Southeast Whitfield. Kick off is set for 7:30 pm.

Dragons Finish Regular Season Undefeated, Turn Focus To Playoffs

Team FYN Sports

Soggy weather was the theme this past Friday as the PHS varsity football team traveled up to Walker County, to take on the LaFayette Ramblers for their regular season finale. Pickens, by virtue of their win last week against Ridgeland, clinched the 6-AAAA crown, but was looking for another PHS first, an undefeated season. To do that, they would have to get by a much improved Rambler team.

 

LaFayette, got the ball to start the ball game and looked to get something good going early for their Senior Night. On a 3rd & long play, the Rambler QB scrambled to his left and found a receiver down the field, who would then take it 76-yds for the score at the 10:47 mark to make it 7-0 LaFayette. The Dragons, were able to drive down on their first possession, & tie things up after a 10-yd TD run for Robert Davis, to make it 7-7, with 7:27 to go in the 1st quarter. Pickens took the lead after a little trickery when QB CJ Streicher handed it off to Michael Burrell, who acted like he was running a reverse. Instead, Burrell stops, & throws back to a wide open Streicher for a 15-yd touchdown. Pickens tried a two point conversion, but were unsuccessful. We would go to the 2nd, Dragons ahead, 13-7.

 

The Dragons, added to their lead early on in the 2nd quarter when Streicher threw a lob pass & Zach Goss, was able to haul it in & get a foot down in the back of the end zone for the 16-yd score at the 10:36 mark of the 2nd. Dragons led, 20-7. The Ramblers, had a good drive of their own, and capped it off with points after a 5-yd TD run at the 6 minute mark of the 2nd. The PAT was ruled no good, so Pickens held a 20-13 advantage. The Dragons, were able to march down the field and end their drive with 6 after a 23-yd TD run from Davis. Davis’ 2nd touchdown of the night gave Pickens a 27-13 lead with 4:20 left in the first half. At the 2:39 mark, the Dragons defense came up with a big play as Burrell, playing corner, tipped a pass to himself, & took it 20 yards for the touchdown. Making it 34-13 Pickens. Just before the half ended, Brady Moore was able to get in from 2-yds out, to make it 41-13 Dragons, going to the break.

 

There were only two scores in the 2nd half & both came in the 3rd quarter. The first, came at the 6:27 mark when Alex Snelgrove, got in from 2-yds out to make it 48-13. LaFayette, found the end zone just before the quarter ended after a 10-yd run. Your final score for the evening, Dragons 48 Ramblers 19.

 

Region Standings:

Pickens: 10-0 (6-0) Region champions

Ridgeland: 6-3 (4-1) clinched 2nd seed

NW Whitfield: 6-3 (3-2) play Heritage next week for 3rd/4th

Heritage: 4-5 (3-2) play NW Whitfield next week for 3rd/4th

LaFayette: 4-5 (1-5)

SE Whitfield: 3-6 (1-5)

Gilmer: 0-9 (0-5)

 

Stats:

1st Downs: 17

3rd Down: 7/12

4th Down: 2/3

Total Yards: 390

Rush Yards: 234

Pass Yards: 156

Takeways: 4 (2 INT, 2 fumble recoveries)

CJ Streicher: 7/18, 114 yards, 1 TD, 8 rushes, 52 yards, 1 catch, 15 yards, 1 TD

Michael Burrell: 1/1, 15 yards, 1 TD, 1 rush, 15 yards, 4 tackles, 1 INT, 1 Def. TD, 2 punts, 78 yards, 1 inside 20

Robert Davis: 4 rushes, 66 yards, 2 TD

Brady Moore: 6 rushes, 31 yards, 1 TD

Alex Snelgrove: 2 rushes, 9 yards, 1 TD

Zach Goss: 3 catches, 61 yards, 1 TD

Kaleb Ray: 3 catches, 37 yards, 4 tackles, 1 INT

Hunter Hermann: 7 tackles

Trevon Hawkins: 6 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 1 sack

Chase Jarrett: 6 tackles

Jay Jones: 5 tackles, 1 pass break up

Dallas McHale: 4 tackles, 1 fumble recovery

Andrew Macom: 3 tackles, 1 fumble recovery

Jose Sanchez: 6/6 on PAT

 

The Dragons, have completed their regular season, finishing 10-0 for the first time in school history. With a bye week this upcoming week, the Dragons next game will be in the 1st round of the State 4A playoffs on November 9th at home at 7:30 pm. Their opponent, is still to be determined. There is a possibility that the region 7 #4 seed, will come down to a 3-way tiebreaker if West Hall defeats Chestatee, Denmark loses to Flowery Branch, & White County loses to Blessed Trinity this Friday. Denmark, West Hall, & White County would all then be tied for 4th place. All three of those teams defeated each other during the season. How they will determine who gets the 4th seed, is unknown.

Dragons Open the 2018 Season In Big Way With Win Over Stone Mountain

Team FYN Sports

This past Friday, the Pickens Dragons varsity football team opened up their 2018 season by welcoming the Pirates of Stone Mountain to the newly upgraded Dragons Stadium. Stone Mountain, is out of region 5 in the 3-A classification. This was the first varsity game on the new turf field for the Dragons that will count on the record books as Pickens hosted Dawson several months ago in a spring scrimmage. Prior to the game, the youth football teams & cheerleaders of Pickens County were recognized as their seasons are just getting underway as well.

 

The Dragons would receive the ball first to begin the game, & wasted little time pulling out the trick plays. On the first play from scrimmage, Qb C.J. Streicher took the snap, rolled to his left, handed it off to Michael Burrell, who looked to be running a reverse. Instead, Burrell, launched the ball to an open Alex Snelgrove, for a 49-yd gain. Pickens, would then march down the field, & Streicher capped off the opening drive with a 1-yd TD run, to put the Dragons up 7-0, at the 10:46 mark of the 1st. After the Dragons’ defense came up with a stop on the Pirates’ drive, Streicher again found the end zone on a 10-yd TD run to give Pickens a 14-0 lead with 4:48 left in the 1st. The Dragons again found pay dirt after a 44-yd TD pass from Streicher to Burrell to put Pickens up 21-0 with 2:47 left in the opening quarter. The defense for the Dragons wanted in on the scoring & that’s when Brady Moore picked off a pass and took it all the way to the end zone to stretch the lead over Stone Mountain 28-0, as we’d head to the 2nd quarter.

 

Both teams went back and forth in the 2nd quarter, until the 5:56 mark when the Dragons defense came up with a safety, to make it 30-0. Moore, this time on offense, found the end zone after a 9-yd TD run, making it 37-0, with 5:04 left in the first half. Moore, wanted more as he again found the end zone, this time after a 16-yd TD run, making it 44-0 Dragons, heading into halftime. With a running clock in the 2nd half, the Dragons would put in their younger players to give them some varsity experience. Stone Mountain scored with just over 10 minutes left in the game, & that would be all the scoring in the 2nd half. Your final in this one, Pickens 44 Stone Mountain 6.

 

Pickens Stats:

First Downs: 11

Third Down: 3 of 6

Total Yards: 426

Total Plays: 42

Avg Per Play: 10.1 yards

Rushing Yards: 262

Rushes: 25

Yds Per Rush: 10.48

Passing Yards: 164

Passing Attempts: 17

Yds Per Attempt: 10.65

C.J. Streicher: 6-13, 115 yds passing, 1 TD, 1 INT, 63 yds rushing, 2 TD

Michael Burrell: 1-1, 49 yds passing, 40 yds rushing, 44 yds receiving, 1 TD, 3 total tackles, 1 pass break up

Trevon Hawkins: 3 rushes for 81 yds, 11 total tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 2 sacks

Brady Moore: 3 rushes, 37 yds, 2 TDs, 1 catch, 26 yds, 2 total tackles, 1 INT, 1 defensive TD

Alex Snelgrove: 1 catch, 49 yds

Hunter Hermann: 11 total tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble

Jay Jones: 6 total tackles

Andrew Macom: 6 total tackles

Clayton Holland: 6 total tackles

Dallas McHale: 4 total tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 fumble recovery

Sy Chadwick: 4 total tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 1 sack

The Dragons defense held Stone Mountain to just 12 yards rushing on 33 attempts, & just a 136 total yards on 56 plays run.

Pickens, will have next week off, but will be back in action at home on the 31st as they host the Dragons of Pepperell. Pepperell has become a familiar opponent over the last couple of seasons and if any of the previous meetings are any indications, this one will be an exciting one to watch as well. Game time is set for 7:30.

 

 

Historic Season For Pickens Football Ends In 2nd Round Of The Playoffs

Team FYN Sports

It had been a season of firsts for the PHS Dragons football team. First undefeated regular season, first region championship, & after last week, first state playoff win. Last Friday, was another first. First time playing in the 2nd round of the playoffs. Their opponent? The Troup County Tigers. Troup came into the game 10-1, & they represented region 5 as the #2 seed. This was the first ever meeting between these two schools in football.

 

The Tigers, took the opening kickoff deep into Dragon territory to begin the game. A 26-yd run at the 10:55 mark of the opening quarter gave Troup the 7-0 lead. Troup, would then recover a fumble on the ensuing kickoff, & score on the next play after a 31-yd run to make it 14-0, with 10:41 left in the 1st quarter. The Dragons, started building a drive as they crossed midfield & looked to cut into the Tiger lead. Troup, intercepted a pass by CJ Streicher, & would score to make it 21-0, with 8:38 to go in the 1st quarter. The Tigers, would again find the end zone after a 70-yd pass, to make it 28-0 Troup, going to the 2nd.

 

Troup scored twice in the 2nd quarter. Once after a 4-yd run, & once after a 46-yd run. Pickens, would find the end zone for the first time after a good drive & a 38-yd touchdown run from Senior Michael Burrell, that brought the crowd to their feet. Troup County led the Dragons, 41-7, at the half.

 

The Tigers added two scores in the 3rd. a 4-yd run, & a 51-yd pass to make it 53-7, going to the 4th. In the 4th, Burrell would find the end zone again as he was able to punch it in from a yard out. Your final, Troup 53, Pickens 14.

Stats:

1st Downs: 19

3rd Down: 4/14

4th Down: 1/4

Total Yards: 359

Rush Yards: 221

Pass Yards: 138

CJ Streicher: 11/25, 138 yards, 19 rushes, 44 yards

Michael Burrell: 13 rushes, 115 yards, 2 TDs, 2 catches, 23 yards, 4 tackles, 6 punts, 244 yards, 3 inside the 20

Trevon Hawkins: 9 rushes, 50 yards, 8 tackles, 1 sack, 1 blocked PAT, 4 kick returns for 74 yards

Hunter Hermann: 7 tackles

Andrew Macom: 7 tackles

Jay Jones: 6 tackles, 1 pass break up

Dallas McHale: 5 tackles

Kaleb Ray: 5 tackles

Jose Sanchez: 2/2 on PAT

Dragons Pick Up Region Win In First Road Game, Now 6-0 On The Season

Team FYN Sports

Last night, the PHS Dragons varsity football team took to the road for the first time in the regular season as they took on the Southeast Whitfield Raiders in a 6-AAAA region match up. Pickens, came into the game winners of 5 straight, 5-0 for the first time since 1986, & looking to continue their fast start to the season.

 

Pickens won the toss, but elected to differ to the 2nd half, giving the home standing Raiders the first shot on offense. The Dragon defense got a stop, & the offense for Pickens took over. Michael Burrell capped off their opening drive with a 6-yd TD run to make it 7-0 Dragons with 9:13 left in the first quarter. Nearly 3 minutes later, Pickens added to that lead after a 29-yd TD pass from CJ Streicher to an open Robert Davis made it 14-0 Dragons with 6:10 left in the opening quarter. Southeast Whitfield was able to cut the lead in half with a 2-yd TD run & as we’d go to the 2nd quarter, Pickens held a 14-7 lead over the Raiders.

 

Streicher, got into the end zone with a 2-yd run of his own to make it a two score game again, 21-7, with 8:32 left in the first half. The only other score in the 2nd quarter came after a beautiful throw from Streicher to Alex Snelgrove from 28-yds out to make it 28-7 Dragons, going to the break.

 

The Dragons, got the ball to start the 2nd half and at the 9:39 mark of the 3rd, added to their lead after a 5-yd TD run from Brady Moore, to make it 35-7. Davis, added a 1-yd rushing touchdown to his night to go along with his receiving touchdown in the 1st half at the 6:33 mark of the 3rd, to make it 42-7 Pickens. To cap off the 3rd quarter, Streicher would add his 3rd passing TD of the night as he threw a strike to Zach Goss. After Goss made one man miss, he was into the end zone from 25-yds out, to make it 49-7 Dragons over Southeast Whitfield, going to the 4th.

 

The lone score in the 4th, came from the Raiders after a 7-yd TD run. Your final score for the game was 49-13, Dragons.

 

Stats:

1st Downs: 16

3rd Down: 4/6

Total Yards: 456

Rush Yards: 265

Pass Yards: 191

Takeaways: 1 interception

CJ Streicher: 9/14, 191 yards, 3 TD, 6 rushes, 47 yards, 1 TD, 1 punt for 36 yards

Brady Moore: 7 rushes, 78 yards, 1 TD, 3 tackles, 1 pass break up

Robert Davis: 6 rushes, 69 yards, 1 TD, 1 catch, 29 yards, 1 TD

Zach Goss: 4 catches, 83 yards, 1 TD

Alex Snelgrove: 2 catches, 63 yards, 1 TD, 3 tackles

Trevon Hawkins: 9 tackles, 1 tackle for loss

Hunter Hermann: 8 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 sack

Dallas McHale: 7 tackles

Kaleb Ray: 7 tackles, & 1 pass break up

Jay Jones: Andrew Macom, & Clayton Holland with 6 tackles each

Logan Joiner: 7/7 on PAT

 

Pickens, will be back home next Friday as they take on the Generals of Heritage in another big 6-AAAA region game. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 pm.

Run Game & Defense Propel Pickens Past Pepperell In Battle Of Dragons

Team FYN Sports

This past Friday, the Pickens Dragons, welcomed the Pepperell Dragons to, you guess it, Dragons Stadium, for a non-region showdown. Pepperell, is out of the 2A classification. This was the 11th meeting all time between these two teams dating back to 1958. Pepperell, had gotten the better of Pickens in the first 10 meetings, going 9-0-1. The tie came in the first game in 1958. After a big win over Stone Mountain two weeks ago, the Dragons of Pickens looked to continue the early momentum built in this 2018 season. Prior to the game, Michael Burrell & Haley Aiken were named Mr & Miss PHS for the 2018-19 school year.

 

The Pepperell Dragons, won the toss, but elected to differ to the 2nd half. That meant the Dragons from Pickens, would get first crack at points. Pepperell collected the first turnover of the game as they picked off a CJ Streicher pass intended for Zach Goss & took it deep inside Pickens territory. The defense for Pickens stepped up after being backed up near their own goal line, & forced Pepperell into a field goal attempt. The field goal attempt was pushed left, & the Dragons of Pickens, would take back over on offense. Last week’s TeamFYNSports Sports Writer Player Of The Week Brady Moore, provided the first points of the game after a 12-yd TD run at the 6:33 mark, making it 7-0 Pickens. Just as the 2nd quarter got underway, Robert Davis took a hand off and plowed his way in from 4-yds out to make it 14-0 Pickens with 11:55 to go in the first half. Streicher, would then barrel his way into the end zone from 12-yds out. Making it 21-0 Pickens over Pepperell, as we hit halftime.

 

Pepperell, wasted little time to get on the board to start the 3rd quarter. Pepperell used a 13-yd TD pass to score their first points of the game, making it 21-7 Pickens, with 10:48 to go in the 3rd. Pickens answered that score, with a touchdown of their own as Streicher found the end zone for the 2nd time. This score came from 2-yds out, giving Pickens a three score lead, 28-7, with 7:32 left in the 3rd. 3 minutes & 12 seconds later, Streicher again was in the end zone with another 2-yd TD run, giving him three on the evening. Pickens was able to score two points on a conversion after a mishap on the PAT attempt. They led Pepperell 36-7 with 4:20 to go in the 3rd. Pepperell, scored near the end of the 3rd after a 6-yd TD run to make it 36-14 Pickens, going to the 4th. The final score of the night came after a 7-yd TD run for Jarod Whitmore to make what would be your final score, 43-14 Pickens.

 

STATS

First Downs: 21

Third Down: 9-13

Fourth Down: 1-1

Total Yards: 448

Rushing Yards: 382

Passing Yards: 66

Total Takeaways: 2 (1 fumble, 1 interception)

 

CJ Streicher: 1-2 for 45 yards, 1 catch for 21 yards, 24 rushes, 144 yards, 3 TD, 1 punt for 39 yards

Michael Burrell: 1-1 for 21 yards, 3 rushes, 25 yards, 2 tackles, 1 INT

Trevon Hawkins: 14 rushes, 52 yards, 5 tackles, 1 punt return for 16 yards, 1 kick return for 19 yards

Brady Moore: 6 rushes, 50 yards, 1 TD, 4 tackles, 1 pass breakup

Robert Davis: 9 rushes, 50 yards, 1 TD

Jarod Whitmore: 7 rushes, 41 yards, 1 TD, 1 fumble recovery

Zach Goss: 1 catch for 45 yards

Hunter Hermann: 10 total tackles, 2 TFL

Clayton Holland: 6 total tackles

Kaleb Ray: 6 total tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 pass breakup

Jay Jones: 5 total tackles

Andrew Macom: 5 total tackles, 1 sack

Logan Joiner: 5/5 on PAT

Jose Sanchez: 6 kickoffs, 5 touch backs

 

Pickens, will once again be home next Friday as they welcome a former region opponent. The White County Warriors will come to Jasper for another non-region game. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30.

 

Dragons Fall In The 1st Round Of The State Playoffs To Cartersville

Team FYN Sports

This past Friday, on a cool, brisk evening, the PHS varsity football team travled down to Cartersville to take on the top seed from region 5, the Cartersville Purple Hurricanes in the first round of the GHSA 4-A State football playoffs. This would be the 21st meeting all time between the two schools.

 

Pickens, won the toss and elected to receive to start the ball game. After several first downs on a good opening drive, the Dragons were forced to punt. The Canes got on the board first at the 6:45 mark after a 17-yd TD pass making it 7-0 Cartersville in the opening quarter. Cartersville added to the lead at the 3:23 mark of the 1st quarter with a 41-yd TD pass making it 14-0. The Canes would score just before the end of the 1st quarter with a 4-yd TD pass giving us a score of 21-0 Cartersville after one.

 

In the 2nd quarter, Cartersville would again add to their lead after a 1-yd TD run to make it 28-o with 9:16 left in the first half. Pickens nearly snagged a fumble in the end zone after a long completion from the Canes, but were unable to secure it as Cartersville was able to fall on it and make it 35-0 at the 4:43 mark of the 2nd quarter. The Canes would score again just prior to halftime with a 51-yd TD pass to give us a score of 42-o.

 

In the 2nd half, things started picking up for the Dragons. After a high snap, the Dragons pounced on the loose ball, then a fumble occured, then a quick thinking Hunter Hermann scooped up that fumble, and took it into the end zone for the score to make it 42-7 Canes with 10:18 left in the 3rd. Cartersville scored on a 19-yd TD pass to make it 48-7 Canes as we headed to the 4th.

 

In the 4th, Pickens would find the end zone twice. This time, with the offense. The first score in the 4th came from Robert Davis. Davis was able to sneak through the left side of the defense for a 6-yd TD run at the 8:21 mark to make it 48-14. The 2nd score, was set up by a beautiful punt return that Davis nearly took all the way. Jacob Brumby finished it off with a 3-yd TD run to make the score 48-21. Your final in this one, 48-21 Cartersville.

 

Final Season Stats:

215 first downs, 49/116 on 3rd down, 15/32 on 4th down, 5,193 total yards (school record), 429 total points (school record), 2,675 rushing yards, 2,518 passing yards, 26 total takeaways, 17 fumble recoveries, 9 INT’s

Passing:

Jacob Brumby: 172-290, 59.3%, 2,457 yards, 22 TD’s, 8 INT

Rushing:

Robert Davis: 123 rushes, 1,148 yards, 9.3 ypc, 14 TD, long of 80

C.J. Streicher: 72 rushes, 523 yards, 7.3 ypc, 7 TD, long of 45

Jacob Brumby: 110 rushes, 417 yards, 3.8 ypc, 4 TD, long of 25

Trevon Hawkins: 40 rushes, 296 yards, 7.4 ypc, 5 TD, long of 82

Brady Moore: 13 rushes, 116 yards, 8.9 ypc, 2 TD, long of 52

Receiving:

Zach Goss Jr: 45 catches, 856 yards (single season record), 19.0 ypc, 15 TD’s (single season record), long of 56

Josh Cain: 34 catches, 421 yards, 12.4 ypc, 2 TD, long of 28

Robert Davis: 33 catches, 403 yards, 12.2 ypc, 1 TD, long of 60

Alex Snelgrove: 25 catches, 322 yards, 12.9 ypc, 2 TD, long of 36

Trevon Hawkins: 12 catches, 201 yards, 16.8 ypc, long of 51

Defense:

Hunter Hermann: 121 total tackles, 73 solo, 48 assists, 9 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 INT, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 1 TD

Trevon Hawkins: 78 total tackles, 53 solo, 25 assists, 2 TFL, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 1 TD

Jay Jones: 78 total tackles, 35 solo, 43 assists, 2 TFL, 2 INT, 3 fumble recoveries, 3 pass break ups

Boz Gayden: 69 total tackles, 37 solo, 32 assists, 1 TFL, 1 fumble recovery, 1 forced fumble, 1 pass break up

Kaleb Ray: 48 total tackles, 35 solo, 13 assists, 4 INT, 2 forced fumbles, 8 pass break ups, 1 block

Special Teams:

Michael Burrell: 33 punts, 1,142 yards, 34.6 yd average, long of 53, 5 inside the 20, 52-58 on PAT

Punt Return:

Trevon Hawkins: 8 returns, 111 yards, 13.9 average, long of 28

Robert Davis: 6 returns, 77 yards, 12.8 average, long of 43

C.J. Streicher: 3 returns, 68 yards, 22.7 average, long of 47, 1 TD

Kick Return:

Robert Davis: 19 returns, 460 yards, 24.2 average, long of 94, 1 TD

Trevon Hawkins: 9 returns, 249 yards, 27.7 average, long of 74, 1 TD

Season Records:

Jacob Brumby: total offense (2,874), passing yds (2,457), completions (172), passing TD’s (22)

Zach Goss: yards receiving (856), receiving TD’s (15), 2nd in receptions with 45

Robert Davis: kick return yards (460)

Michael Burrell: 52 makes on PAT puts him 2nd for a season

Career Records:

Jacob Brumby: all time leader in passing yards (4,432), completions (318), passing TD’s (33)

Zach Goss: all time leader in receiving yards (1,318) just a Junior

Record Night, Late Defensive Stop Gives Dragons Win Over Trojans

Team FYN Sports

Last night, the PHS Dragons varsity football team hosted the North Hall Trojans out of 3-A in the first home game for the Dragons in the 2017 season. These two schools played each other last year in Gainesville, where the Trojans pulled out a close 16-8 win over Pickens. Much like their game with Pepperell the week prior, the Dragons were looking to exact a little revenge on the Trojans.

 

North Hall won the toss and elected to get the ball first, & got points on their first possession of the ball game. The Trojans used an 18-yd TD run to take an early 7-0 lead with 7:34 left in the opening quarter. North Hall then picked off a pass on the Dragons first play from scrimmage, then added to their lead with a 1-yd TD run at the 6:03 mark to make it 14-0 Trojans in the 1st quarter. Pickens got back into it with a 62-yd TD run from Junior Robert Davis at the 5:01 mark to make it 14-7 North Hall in the 1st. The Trojans answered the Dragons score with a 24-yd TD pass to stretch the lead out to 21-7 with 3:17 still remaining in the 1st. Pickens then would respond with a 28-yd TD pass from Senior Jacob Brumby to Junior Zach Goss Jr at the :29 mark of the first. Sending us to the 2nd quarter with the score, North Hall 21 Pickens 14.

 

Compared to the 1st quarter, scoring wise, the 2nd quarter was really tame. The Trojans added to their lead with a 1-yd TD run at the 8:42 mark, making it 28-14. As the 1st half came to a close, it turned into the Goss Jr show. Brumby connected with the Junior wide out several times on the final drive of the half including a 7-yd TD strike with :22 seconds left to make it 28-21 North Hall as we went into the half.

 

The 3rd quarter of this one, belonged to the Dragons. Pickens began the 3rd, and the opening possession of the 2nd half was capped off by a 38-yd TD pass at the 7:03 mark from Brumby to Goss Jr. Their 3rd TD connection of the night. That tied the ball game up at 28 a piece. As the 3rd quarter came to an end, Sophomore C.J. Streicher plowed his way in from 7-yds out to give the Dragons their first lead of the night, 35-28, going to the 4th.

 

Just 1:35 into the 4th and final quarter, the Trojans tied things back up at 35 after a 38-yd TD run at the 10:25 mark. Pickens, would not be fazed however as the duo of Brumby & Goss Jr, hooked up for a fourth time on the evening with a 17-yd TD pass to regain the lead 42-35 at the 6:24 mark of the 4th quarter. With time quickly moving down on the clock, North Hall looked to send this game into overtime, or win it outright with a score & two-point conversion. On 4th down, the Trojans were near the goal line looking to score with just :12 left. The pass attempt into the end zone sailed over the intended targets head. The Dragons held on for the win, 42-35.

 

Stats

22 1st downs, 7/14 on 3rd down, 5/7 on 4th down, 537 total yards on 72 plays for a 4.6 yard average, 197 rushing yards, 340 passing yards

Passing

Jacob Brumby: 24-37, 340 yards (school record), 4 TD & 73 yards rushing on 14 carries

Rushing

Robert Davis: 11 carries, 93 yards, & 1 TD & 2 catches for 7 yards

Trevon Hawkins: 5 carries, 17 yards & 4 catches for 55 yards

C.J. Streicher: 4 carries, 14 yards, & 1 TD & 1 catch for 10 yards

Receiving

Zach Goss Jr: 10 catches (tied school record, 180 yards, & 4 TD (tied school record)

Josh Cain: 4 catches for 49 yards

Alex Snelgrove: 3 catches for 39 yards

Defense

Hunter Hermann: 17 total tackles, 12 solo, 5 assisted

Jay Jones: 11 total tackles, 5 solo, 6 assisted

Trevon Hawkins: 10 total tackles, 7 solo, 3 assisted

Dallas McHale: 9 total tackles, 4 solo, 5 assisted, 2 TFL

Colby McDowell: 8 total tackles, 4 solo, 4 assisted, 2 TFL

Special Teams

Michael Burrell: 1 punt for 27 yards, & 6/6 on PAT

Robert Davis: 2 returns for 40 yards

Trevon Hawkins: 1 return for 24 yards

 

Pickens will continue their stretch of home games next week as the North Forsyth Raiders of the 7-A classification comes to town. This will be the final non-region game before region play begins for the Dragons on the 29th.

 

 

Dragons Get Big Win On The Road In Season Opener

Team FYN Sports

On Friday evening, the PHS varsity football team traveled to Alpharetta to take on the 6-A Chattahoochee Cougars in the 1st official game of the 2017 season. As you may recall, the Cougars came up to Jasper last year, as Pickens came away with a win their 49-19, their first against an “Atlanta” area school. Last night, the Dragons looked to do it again.

 

Chattahoochee would win the toss and elect to receive the opening kickoff of the 2017 season. The Dragons were able to make the defensive stop to set up good field position for the offense’s first possession. On the 1st play of the 1st drive of 2017, Pickens pulled out the ole double pass play as Senior QB Jacob Brumby tossed it to Sophomore C.J. Streicher, who then launched it to Junior Trevon Hawkins for a 51-yard gain. Streicher put an end to the drive as he scored from 3-yds out to give the Dragons a 7-0 lead with 9:22 left in the opening quarter. After both teams played hot potato with the football, Pickens added to their lead after an 11-yd TD connection from Brumby to Junior Zach Goss, making it 14-0 with 1:31 left in the opening frame. :28 seconds later, the Cougars found the end zone for the first time on the night scoring on a 36-yd TD run. The ensuing 2-point conversion failed, & Pickens held a 14-6 lead, going to the 2nd.

 

Chattahoochee again would cut into the Dragons lead with a 22-yd run at the 10:42 mark of the 2nd quarter making it a 14-13 game. The Cougars used momentum gained to surge into the lead after a 27-yd field goal, giving them a 16-14 advantage with 4:26 left in the opening half. Seeing his team needed to take some of the momentum back, Junior RB Robert Davis electrified the away crowd with an incredible 82-yd scamper to the house, giving the Dragons the lead right back, 20-16 with 4:02 left in the 1st half. Pickens would then tack on another touchdown right before half as Brumby tossed his 2nd of the half, this time, to Sophomore Alex Snelgrove from 3-yds out, making it 27-16 Pickens at halftime.

 

The Dragons got the 2nd half kickoff and wasted little time adding to their two score lead as Davis took this one 94-yds to open the 3rd quarter, & giving Pickens a 34-16 lead over the Cougars. Pickens tacked on more at the 10:35 mark of the 3rd when Hawkins had his own 82-yd TD run, making it 41-16 Dragons. At the 7:05 mark in the 3rd, the 3rd time would be the charm for Davis as he took it in from 5-yds out, making it 47-16 Pickens. Chattahoochee got on the board for the first time in the 2nd half at the 3:44 mark of the 3rd with a 3-yd run to make it 47-24 Dragons. The Cougars cut into the Pickens lead a little more with a 49-yd TD pass, making it 47-30 Dragons going to the 4th & final quarter.

 

The lone score in the 4th quarter came from Hawkins as he marched in from 7-yds out at the 10:00 mark. Making it 54-30 Pickens. That would be the final score as the Dragons picked up a big road win to begin the season, 54-30 over the 6-A Chattahoochee Cougars. Pickens will have a bye week next week as they prepare for yet another tough road match up on September 1st as they take on 2-A top ten ranked Pepperell Dragons.

 

Pickens Stats Versus Chattahoochee

 

21 first downs, 4/8 on 3rd downs, 2/2 on 4th downs. 649 total yards on 61 plays for an average of 10.6 yards per play, 406 rushing yards on 42 carries for a 9.67 ypc average, & 243 passing yards on 19 attempts for a 12.7 average

Jacob Brumby: 11-18, 192 yards, & 2 TD. 61% completion percentage

C.J. Streicher: 1-1, 51 yards, 10 rushes for 50 yards (1TD), & 10 yards receiving on 1 catch (111 total yards)

Robert Davis: 11 rushes, 157 yards, 2 TD, & 2 kick returns for 113 yards & 1 TD (270 total yards)

Trevon Hawkins: 8 rushes, 123 yards, 2 TD, 1 catch for 51 yards, 4 total tackles, & 1 fumble recovery

Zach Goss: 6 catches, 146 yards, & 1 TD

 

Defensively, the Dragons forced four total turnovers, (2 fumbles & 2 interceptions)

Jay Jones: 11 total tackles, & 1 INT

Hunter Hermann: 9 total tackles

Boz Gayden: 8 total tackles

Michael Burrell: 6 total tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, & 6/8 on PAT

Kaleb Ray: 4 total tackles, & 1 INT

Zach Swaim: 3 total tackles & 1 sack

 

 

Dragons Finish Non-Region 2-2, Focus In On Region Play In Two Weeks

Team FYN Sports

On Friday, the PHS Dragons varsity football team hosted the North Forsyth Raiders of the 7-A classification in the final non-region game of the regular season. Last year, these two teams came down to the wire with North Forsyth pulling it out late. The Dragons, looked to build off of their come from behind win over North Hall last week.

 

The Dragons began the game with the ball, but were forced to punt after going three & out. North Forsyth would then take advantage of a short punt to score the 1st touchdown of the game after a 12-yd run at the 9:04 mark of the opening quarter. Pickens answered back at the 5:59 mark when Senior Jacob Brumby connected with fellow Senior Josh Cain for a 21-yd TD, tying things up at 7 a piece. The tie only lasted :33 seconds though as the Raiders scored on an 80-yd TD run to reclaim the lead, 14-7 with 5:26 left in the 1st quarter. North Forsyth added to their lead just before the end of the quarter with a 5-yd TD pass. Going to the 2nd quarter, the Raiders lead the Dragons, 21-7.

 

In the 2nd, Pickens cut the North Forsyth lead down to 7 after Brumby lobbed it up to Junior Zach Goss Jr from 21-yds out. Goss Jr would then leap over the defender to make a spectacular catch at the 10:48 mark to make it 21-14 Raiders. The fun in the 2nd quarter, was only just beginning however. North Forsyth then stretched it back out to a two score advantage after a 15-yd TD pass at the 7:06 mark, making it 28-14. The Brumby & Goss Jr connection came together for a 2nd time on the night, this time from 20-yds out, making it 28-21 Raiders with 6:21 left in the 1st half. A fumble recovery by the Dragons on the ensuing kickoff gave them excellent field position as Junior Robert Davis took it to the house on a 31-yd TD run at the 6:02 mark to tie things up at 28. The tie would be broken very quickly however as North Forsyth scored on a 69-yd TD run at the 5:18 mark to make it 35-28. The Raiders then hit a 25-yd field goal just prior to halftime to take a 38-28 lead into the break.

 

The first score of the 2nd half came at the 5:35 mark of the 3rd after a 37-yd pass from the Raiders connected for the TD to make the score 45-28. North Forsyth again added to their lead at the 2:55 mark after a 30-yd TD pass made it 51-28, as we headed to the 4th quarter. The Raiders again found the end zone first in the 4th after a 30-yd TD run, stretching their lead out to 58-28 with 10:32 left in the game. The lone score in the 2nd half for the Dragons came at the 10:11 mark after an 80-yd TD run from Davis to make it 58-35 Raiders. North Forsyth would take this one by a final score of 58-35.

 

Stats

21 1st downs, 5/11 on 3rd down, 0/4 on 4th down, 70 plays, 595 total yards, 33 carries, 328 yards rushing, 37 passes, 267 passing yards, 1 INT, & 2 fumble recoveries

Passing

Jacob Brumby: 22-36, 267 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT

Rushing

Robert Davis: 13 carries, 225 yards, 2 TD

Jacob Brumby: 11 carries, 36 yards

C.J. Streicher: 3 carries, 26 yards

Trevon Hawkins: 4 carries, 23 yards

Brady Moore: 2 carries, 18 yards

Receiving

Zach Goss Jr: 4 catches, 78 yards, 2 TD

Robert Davis: 6 catches,69 yards

Alex Snelgrove: 6 catches, 54 yards

Josh Cain: 3 catches, 48 yards, 1 TD

Trevon Hawkins: 1 catch, 14 yards

Brady Moore: 2 catches, 4 yards

Defense

Jay Jones: 12 total tackles, 4 solo, 8 assisted, 1 INT, & 1 fumble recovery

Hunter Hermann: 11 total tackles, 6 solo, 5 assisted

Trevon Hawkins: 10 total tackles, 8 solo, 2 assisted

C.J. Streicher: 7 total tackles, 5 solo, 2 assisted, & 1 blocked PAT attempt

Kaleb Ray: 7 total tackles, 4 solo, 3 assisted, & 1 forced fumble

Special Teams

Michael Burrell: 2 punts for 56 yards, & 5/5 on PAT attempts

Trevon Hawkins: 4 kick off returns for 98 yards, & 1 punt return for 2 yards

Robert Davis: 2 kick off returns for 19 yards

 

The Dragons will be off next week as they get ready for 6-AAAA region play on the 29th when they host the Gilmer Bobcats for Homecoming.

JV Dragons Fall In Tough Game With Creekview

PHS Baseball, Team FYN Sports

Yesterday afternoon, the PHS JV Dragons baseball team hosted the Grizzlies of Creekview at Dragons Field. Pickens, came in looking to get a big win over a school in a higher classification before facing their rival Gilmer next week.

 

In the top of the 1st, the Grizzlies struck early. Creekview managed to plate 3 runs on 2 hits, to lead the Dragons 3-0 going to the bottom of the frame. In the bottom half of the opening inning, Pickens scored 4 runs as Michael Burrell & Lucas Headrick knocked in 3 runs combined & 1 run came in after a wild pitch. Pickens led Creekview going to the 2nd, 4-3. A 12 pitch top of the 2nd for Isaiah Payne, & an 8 pitch top of the 3rd for Clate Mcarthur kept Pickens in front 4-3 as neither team found offense till the 4th.

 

In the 4th, the Grizzlies drove in 5 runs to take the lead back, 8-4. The Dragons went down in order in the bottom of the inning to send us to the 5th, Creekview ahead, 8-4. After a 9 pitch top of the 5th for Damian Watkins, the Dragons cut into the Grizzly lead in the bottom of the frame with 3 runs coming home on 4 hits to make it 8-7 Creekview going to the 6th.

 

In the 6th, Creekview would add to their lead. The Grizzlies scored 5 runs in the top of the 6th to stretch their lead on the Dragons out to 13-7. Haedrick drove in Burrell in the bottom of the 6th to cut the lead to 13-8 going to the 7th inning. Shawn Mask struck out two in the top of the 7th for Pickens and sent us to the bottom of the final inning. Creekview was able to come away with the win, 13-8.

 

Will Lawrence: 1IP, 2K’s, 3R 2H on 23 pitches, & 0-0 with a walk

Isaiah Payne: 1IP, 0R on 12 pitches

Clate Macarthur: 1IP, 1K, 0R on 8 pitches

Jackson Jones: 1IP 5R on 18 pitches

Damian Watkins: 1IP, 0R, on 9 pitches

Shawn Mask: 2IP, 4K on 27 pitches

Adam Massey: 0-2 with 2 walks & 1 run scored

Colby James: 1-4 with 1 single & 1 run scored

Michael Burrell: 2-3 with 2 singles, 1 RBI, 3 runs scored, & 1 HBP

Jay Jones: 1-2 with a sac RBI, 1 single

Lucas Headrick: 4-4 with 1 double, 3 singles, 4 RBI, & 1 run scored

Clayton Holland: 0-0 with 2 walks

Dalton Elrod: 2-2 with 2 singles & 1 RBI

 

5th Inning Key For JV Dragons Win Over White County

PHS Baseball, Team FYN Sports

Yesterday afternoon, the PHS JV Dragons baseball team hosted the White County Warriors at Dragons Field at PCMS. The JV Dragons, looked to kick things off in 2017 with a win at home.

 

Ben Miller, took to the mound for the JV Dragons and looked good in the top of the 1st. Miller K’d 2 batters in the top of the frame sending us to the bottom of the 1st. Pickens struck first as Jay Jones drew a leadoff walk and was driven in by Colby James on an RBI double. James then would be driven in by Adam Massey as the Dragons took a 2-0 lead going to the 2nd.

 

In the top of the 2nd, White County struck for 4 runs to take the lead over Pickens 4-2. The bottom of the 2nd saw the Dragons leave two stranded after Hunter Kalson led off the inning with a single. We would go to the 3rd, with the Warriors ahead, 4-2.

 

In the 3rd, Aiden Sanchez relieved Evan Jones and struck two Warriors out sending us to the bottom of the inning. Pickens cut the White County lead to 4-3 as Jacob Kirchoff drove in Lucas Headrick with an RBI single. In the 4th, the Dragons tied it up at 4 after Christian Chumley drove in Headrick with an RBI single.

 

The bottom of the 5th would be the turning point of the ball game. After Kirchoff & Bailey Truitt reached on errors, Jones drove them in with a single to give Pickens the lead back, 6-4. Headrick & Massey were able to draw back to back walks, then Chumley cleared the bases with a 3-RBI single to stretch the Dragons lead over the Warriors to 9-4.

 

After leading off with a single in the bottom of the 6th, Tyler Vreeland scored after a wild pitch to make it 10-4. White County would not go quietly as they started a rally in the top of the 7th. The Warriors scored two runs before Shawn Mask shut them down to seal a 10-6 win for the JV Dragons.

 

Ben Miller went 1 1/3 innings with 2 K’s, Evan Jones went 2/3 innings with 1 K, Aiden Sanchez went 2 innings with 2 K’s, Austin Plumley went 2 innings, & Shawn Mask went 1 inning

Pickens had 10 runs on 8 hits

Christian Chumley went 2-2 with 4 RBI

Adam Massey went 1-1 with an RBI, 1 run scored, & 3 walks

Jay Jones went 1-3 with 2 RBI, 2 runs scored, 1 walk, & 1 HBP

Jacob Kirchoff went 1-3 with 1 RBI, a single, & 1 run scored

Lucas Headrick went 1-3 with 1 single, 3 runs scored, 1 walk, & 1 HBP

Colby James went 1-4 with 1 RBI, 1 double, & 1 walk

Tyler Vreeland went 1-2 with 1 single, & 1 run scored

 

The JV Dragons will have a quick turnaround as they travel to White County to take on the Warriors this afternoon. First pitch set for 5:30 p.m.

Back to Top