Nettes sweep Lady Bruins, overtake 1st place in region

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Pickens, County Ga — After having the weekend to prepare, the Pickens Dragonettes (17-4, 9-2) welcomed the Northwest Whitfield Lady Bruins (9-9, 9-2) for the second of their two regular season games. On Thursday, February 4th, the Nettes went to Tunnel Hill and defeated the Lady Bruins 50-48. That was their first ever win against Northwest Whitfield in 19 games. The 20th game against these two teams was one of the most important. With the home crowd firmly behind them, the Nettes came away with a 50-30 win.

 

To start the first quarter, the Lady Bruins got back to back buckets to take a 4-0 lead early. Cassidy Richards, got the Nettes on the board with a pair of free throws to make it 4-2. The two teams were even the rest of the quarter as Northwest Whitfield took a 10-8 lead into the second.

Nettes with the ball in the 1st

Richards got the second quarter started with back to back three pointers to give Pickens a 14-10 lead. After the Lady Bruins hit a bucket, the Nettes countered with a three pointer to make it 17-12. A free throw would be the last point Northwest Whitfield would score in the first half as the Nettes went on an 8-0 run aided by Carmyn Mullins, Richards, and Amanda Nelson to close the second quarter. Going to the half, Pickens led the Lady Bruins, 25-13.

Nettes allowed 1 field goal in the 2nd

 

 

 

 

 

 

The third quarter began with Carmyn Mullins making a free throw, and Reagan Harwood hitting a three pointer to give the Nettes a 29-13 lead. After a 4-0 run by Northwest Whitfield, Pickens went on a 9-0 run  getting scores from Nelson, Carmyn Mullins, Harwood, and Caroline Mullins to make it 38-17. A bucket by the Lady Bruins closed the third quarter as the Nettes led 38-19 going to the fourth.

Nettes driving against the Lady Bruins

A free throw for the Nettes kicked off the fourth quarter to make it 39-19. Northwest Whitfield, went on a 6-0 run as they cut the lead to 39-25. After Carmyn Mullins made a bucket, the Lady Bruins hit a pair of free throws. Pickens and Northwest Whitfield then traded buckets as the Nettes still led, 43-29. Nelson hit three free throws out of four attempts to make it 46-29. After a free throw from the Lady Bruins, Carmyn Mullins, Nelson, and Caroline Mullins all hit a free throw to seal the 50-30 win for the Nettes.

7-AAAA Girls Basketball Region Standings:

*via MaxPreps

**Southeast Whitfield/Ridgeland game is missing a score from Monday

Pickens: 17-4 (9-2)

Northwest Whitfield: 9-9 (9-2)

Heritage: 14-6 (7-3)

Cedartown: 13-6 (8-4)

Central-Carroll: 11-13 (4-7) (5th seed in region tournament)

**Southeast Whitfield: 1-18 (1-9)

**Ridgeland: 3-19 (1-10)

 

With the win, the Nettes take over 1st place in the region standings. With a win over the Southeast Whitfield Lady Raiders on Friday, Pickens will win the regular season region title, clinch the #1 seed in the upcoming region tournament, and punch their ticket to the 4A state tournament. Tip off for the game on Friday is set for 6 pm.

 

 

 

Nettes drop region game to Cedartown

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Pickens County Ga — On February 2nd, the Pickens Dragonettes welcomed the Lady Bulldogs of Cedartown for a big time 7-AAAA match up. It was the Nettes first game in a week after having their game against Southeast Whitfield postponed last Thursday due to Covid issueson Southeast Whitfield’s end. Pickens came in as the second place team in 7-AAAA while Cedartown caqme in as the fourth place team in region play. The Nettes, defeated the Lady Bulldogs 55-50 at Cedartown on January 8th. After a back and forth battle, the Lady Bulldogs came away with a 58-55 win.

 

In the first quarter, after Cedartown took an early 4-2 lead, the Nettes went on a 10-0 run getting buckets from Reagan Harwood, Marlee McClure, and Kealy Hillhouse to take a 12-4 lead. The Lady Bulldogs went on a 5-3 run to end the first quarter as Pickens took a 15-9 lead going to the second.

Cassidy Richards with the basketball

Much like the first quarter, the Lady Bulldogs got the opening bucket of the second quarter to cut the Nettes lead down to 15-11. The Nettes countered with a 6-0 run to stretch their lead to 21-11. Cedartown countered with a 6-0 run of their own to again cut the lead down to four. Pickens, would outscore the Lady Bulldogs 6-4 the rest of the half to take 27-21 lead into the break.

Nettes defending a quick Cedartown team

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the third quarter, the Lady Bulldogs again had the opening bucket, to cut the Pickens lead down to 27-23. Cassidy Richards, follwed that up with a personal 5-0 run to make it 32-23. After back to back buckets from Cedartown, Bella Howell stretched the Nettes lead to 36-27 after two straight scores. Towards the end of the quarter, the Lady Bulldogs cut the Pickens lead down to 43-40. Hillhouse, got inside on two straight possessions and hit back to back layups to make it 47-40. Cedartown got a late bucket just before the end of the third to make it 47-42 Pickens going to the fourth.

Nettes working for a good shot

To start the fourth quarter, the Lady Bulldogs went on a 5-0 run to tie things up at 47. Hillhouse, again came up big for the Nettes as she went on a 4-0 run to make it 51-47. After a bucket and a free throw cut the Pickens lead down to one, Hillhouse again got a bucket to drop to make it 53-50. Cedartown then when on an 8-0 run to take a 58-53 lead. The Nettes were able to cut it to 58-55, but a big bucket from the Lady Bulldogs made it 60-55. Richards hit a three pointer at the buzzer, but it wasn’t enough as Cedartown came away with a 60-58 win.

 

7-AAAA Girls Basketball Standings:

Northwest Whitfield: 8-7 (8-0)

Pickens: 15-4 (7-2)

Heritage: 14=5 (7-2)

Cedartown: 12-6 (7-4)

Central-Carroll: 8-13 (2-7)

Southeast Whitfield: 1-17 (1-8)

Ridgeland: 3-17 (0-9)

 

The Nettes, will be right back at it tomorrow evening as they head to Tunnel Hill to take on the Lady Bruins of Northwest Whitfield. This is a makeup game as the original game on January 22nd, was postponed due to Covid issues at Northwest Whitfield. This will be the Lady Bruins 2nd game back from quarantine. Tip off set for 6 pm.

Nettes get non-region win at home against Adairsville

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Jasper, Ga — After a tough game on the road against the Heritage Lady Generals the night before, the Pickens Dragonettes were right back at it on Saturday afternoon as they welcomed the Adairsville Lady Tigers to the Dragons Den for a non-region ball game. The Nettes, came into the ball game with the Lady Tigers looking to get back on track before they head back on on the road for a big week next week. After a high scoring first quarter, the Nettes defense settled in and Pickens came away with a 78-39 win.

 

The scoring started early in this one as the offense for both teams clicked in this mid afternoon game. Lilly Simmons got the scoring started for the Nettes as she nailed a three pointer. Adairsville came back with a 4-0 run to take their first lead of the game, 4-3. Pickens countered with a 4-0 run themselves as Caroline Mullins and Madison Powell made back to back buckets. An 8-0 run from the Lady Tigers gave them a 12-7 advantage. After the two teams traded buckets, the Nettes went on a 7-0 run, led by Carmyn Mullins and Cassidy Richards, to give Pickens the 16-14 lead. A bucket and a free throw gave Adairsville a 17-16 lead late in the first quarter. Just before the end of the quarter, Reagan Harwood hit a three to give the Nettes a 19-17 lead.

Nettes looking to take the lead in the 1st

The second quarter, belonged to Pickens. The Nettes caused a flurry of turnovers which led to multiple chances on offense. Pickens got contributions from several different players during the second quarter as they expanded their lead. The Nettes, outscored the Lady Tigers 27-4 in the second quarter to take a 46-21 lead into the break.

The Nettes allowed 4 points in the 2nd quarter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The third quarter, much like the first quarter, was a high scoring frame as a combined 34 points were scored between the two teams. Pickens, using a 20-14 quarter run, extended it’s lead over Adairsville to 66-35 going to the fourth.

Caroline Mullins going in for the layup

The Nettes began the shortened fourth quarter with an 11-0 run to make it 77-35. Pickens picked up their 12th win of the season with a 78-39 win over Adairsville.

 

Nettes leading scorers:

Madison Powell: 14 points

Bella Howell: 12 points

Cassidy Richards: 10 points

Reagan Harwood: 9 points

Amanda Nelson: 7 points

Lilly Simmons: 6 points

Caroline Mullins: 6 points

 

7-AAAA Girls Basketball Standings:

Northwest Whitfield: 6-5 (6-0)

Pickens: 12-3 (6-1)

Heritage: 11-4 (5-2)

Cedartown: 9-4 (4-3)

Central-Carroll: 6-10 (1-4)

Southeast Whitfield: 1-14 (1-6)

Ridgeland: 1-13 (0-6)

 

Pickens, will start a four game road trip that spans a week on Tuesday January 19th as they head to Ridgeland to take on the Lady Panthers in 7-AAAA action. Tip off time is set for 6 pm.

 

Nettes drop tough road region game to Heritage

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Ringgold, Ga — The Pickens Dragonettes came into their game against the Heritage Lady Generals on Friday, January 15th winners of 10 games in a row and in first place in 7-AAAA at 6-0. The Lady Generals, came in winners of 5 straight, and in 3rd place in 7-AAAA. The last time these two teams met the Nettes defeated Heritage 73-27 on December 8th in Jasper. The second meeting, was much closer. After a tough ball game, the Lady Generals came away with a 52-45 win.

 

Heritage got on the board first in the opening quarter with a three pointer. The Lady Generals, held a 6 point lead on two occasions, but a free throw by Emma Gleason and a three pointer from Reagan Harwood, cut the lead down to 12-10 going to the second.

Nettes on offense in the first quarter

Amanda Nelson made a bucket to tie things up at 12 early on in the second quarter. After a bucket by Heritage, Madison Powell put the Nettes up for the first time with a three. After a 9-0 run by the Lady Generals, Caroline Mullins went on a personal 5-0 run to cut the Heritage lead down to 23-20 as we hit halftime.

Nettes working on defense

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heritage started the second half with a bucket to increase their lead to 25-20. Pickens then went on a 5-0 run getting a bucket from Powell and another three from Caroline Mullins to tie it up at 25 a piece. After the Lady Generals scored a bucket to retake the lead, Harwood and Caroline Mullins hit back to back buckets to give the Nettes a 29-27 lead. The two teams traded three pointers as Heritage hit one to take a 30-29 lead. Then, Powell hit another three to make it 32-30.  The Lady Generals came back with a three to make it 33-32. Nelson then hit a three to give Pickens the 35-33 lead. Heritage finished the half with a bucket, and a free throw to make it 36-35 to send us to the fourth.

Nettes looking to inbound the ball

The start of the fourth quarter saw the Lady Generals go on a little 3-0 run to make it 39-35. Caroline Mullins and Cassidy Richards led an 8-0 run for the Nettes as Mullins hit a bucket and a free throw while Richards made a bucket and a three pointer to give Pickens the 43-39 lead. From there, Heritage would go on a 13-0 run including hitting 6 free throws to take a 52-43 lead. Richards added two late free throws, but the Lady Generals would take this one, 52-45.

 

Nettes leading scorers:

Caroline Mullins: 13 points

Madison Powell: 8 points

Amanda Nelson: 7 points

Cassidy Richards: 7 points

Reagan Harwood: 7 points

 

The Nettes, are now 11-3 overall and 6-1 in 7-AAAA play. They’ll step away from region play on Saturday afteroon as they welcome the Adairsville Lady Tigers to Jasper. Tip off is set for 3 pm.

 

Nettes continue winning ways on senior night

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Jasper, Ga — The PHS Dragonettes hosted the Ridgeland Lady Panthers on Friday, December 11th in another 7-AAAA meeting. With the uncertainty surrounding the rest of the season, this night was deemed Senior Night that way the players from the Nettes and Dragons, as well as the cheer and dance teams could be recognized. The Nettes, came into the game after a big region win over the Heritage Lady Generals on Tuesday, and looked to improve their region record to 3-0 and the their overall record to 4-2. Ridgeland, came in 1-3 overall, and 0-2 in region play.

 

The first quarter started off slow for both teams. Plenty of shots were going up, just none would fall for either side. Reagan Harwood got the scoring started for the Nettes as she was able to connect on a layup attempt. Amanda Nelson then followed with a couple of free throws. Towards the end of the quarter Pickens saw shots start falling more consistently. Harwood got another bucket, Emma Gleason and Cassidy Richards hit back to back three pointers, and Nelson made a bucket to give the Nettes a 15-0 lead over the Lady Panthers after the first quarter.

Nettes running an in-bounds play

To begin the second quarter, the Nettes went on a 16-0 run. The Lady Panthers would end their string of bad luck with a three pointer, and a jump shot. The offense was on fire for Pickens in the second quarter scoring 35 points. Senior Kealy Hillhouse lead the way with several three pointers during the quarter. Heading into halftime, the Nettes held a 50-5 lead over Ridgeland.

The Nettes would score 35 points in the second quarter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the third quarter, the Nettes got multiple players involved in the scoring as they continued to lead the Lady Panthers going to the fourth, 65-7.

The Nettes defense was again very good

In the fourth quarter, the Nettes closed things out and picked up their third straight win overall and in the region with a 78-7 win over the Ridgeland Lady Panthers.

 

Nettes scoring leaders:

Kealy Hillhouse: 19 points

Amanda Nelson: 14 points

Reagan Harwood: 10 points

Cassidy Richards: 9 points

Emma Gleason: 9 points

 

7-AAAA Girls Basketball Standings:

Pickens: 4-2 (3-0)

Cedartown: 2-0 (1-0)

Northwest Whitfield: 1-2 (1-0)

Heritage: 4-3 (2-1)

Central-Carroll: 3-4 (1-1)

Ridgeland: 1-4 (0-3)

Southeast Whitfield: 0-5 (0-3)

Nettes’ end regular season strong

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Last night, the  PHS Dragonettes (17-8, 9-3) traveled up to Dalton to take on the Southeast Whitfield Lady Raiders (6-19, 2-10) in the final game of the regular season. Coming into the game, the Nettes knew they were going to be the 3rd seed in next week’s 6-AAAA region tournament. It was also a good possibility that their quarterfinal would be these same Lady Raiders. Pickens, gained momentum last night with an 80-39 win.

To start the game, Southeast Whitfield went on a 5-0 run. It seemed a lid was on the Nettes basket in the beginning, but a Reagan Harwood three helped start a 9-0 run to take a 9-5 lead. The teams would trade buckets in a very competitive opening quarter. Kealy Hillhouse, would hit a three to give the Nettes a 16-12 lead after one.

Nettes moving the ball early on

In the second quarter, after Southeast Whitfield cut the Nettes lead down to 27-19, Pickens went on a big run. Using a 10-0 run, the Nettes increased their lead to 37-19. Pickens, held a 40-21 lead going to the break.

Nettes defending the Lady Raiders

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To begin the third, the Nettes went on an 8-0 run with threes by Mykenzie Weaver, Hillhouse, and a bucket by Chloe Walker. After a three by the Lady Raiders, Sarah Morris, Allie Presley, and Walker hit back to back to back threes to make it 57-24. Morris, would make another three, then just before the end of the quarter, Presley threw up a three point attempt and banked it in to make it 66-34 going to the fourth.

Chloe Walker going in for a layup

In a shortened 4th quarter, some of the younger Nettes got a chance to shine. Madison Powell made a pair of free throws, Jazmine Chastain made a bucket, Lilly Simmons made a bucket, and Emma Gleason hit a three and a free throw. Pickens, picked up the win, 80-39.

Leading the way for the Nettes were:

Mykenzie Weaver: 24 points

Sarah Morris: 11 points

Allie Presley: 9 points

Chloe Walker: 7 points

Kealy Hillhouse: 6 points

Pickens, ends the regular season at 17-8 overall, and 9-3 in 6-AAAA play. They will next play on Monday at 6 pm at Southeast Whitfield in the 6-AAAA Region Tournament as the the 3rd seed when they take on the 6th seeded Southeast Lady Raiders. The entire tournament will be played at Southeast Whitfield. The winner earns a place in the 4A state tournament.

Pickens Dragonettes defeat Lady Cats in overtime

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On Tuesday, the Pickens Dragonettes (15-7, 8-2) hosted the Gilmer Lady Cats (14-6, (9-1) in a rivalry battle with big region implications. The Lady Cats, hadn’t lost in region play up until this point and the Nettes, were simply looking to keep pace with Northwest Whitfield. It was one of those classics last night as Pickens defeated Gilmer in overtime by a score of 70-66.

 

In the first quarter, Mykenzie Weaver got things going for the Nettes with an opening bucket. The Lady Cats, came back with a three by Hope Colwell, and a bucket by Elly Callihan to make it 5-2 early on. Weaver, went on a quick 5-0 run herself to make it 7-5 Pickens. Both teams played the opening quarter very close as no lead grew higher than three. Going to the second, Gilmer led, 17-16.

Weaver driving into the lane

To start the second quarter, the Lady Cats went on a 6-0 run to stretch their lead to 24-16. Carmyn Mullins, would make two layups back to back, to cut the Gilmer lead down to 24-20. Later on, Weaver connected on a three pointer to cut it to 27-26, then Marlee McClure stepped up and drained a three pointer as well to give the Nettes a 29-28 lead. Jalynn Ledford, would make two late free throws to give the Lady Cats a 30-29 lead going into the break.

Gilmer looking to inbound the ball underneath their goal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To start the third quarter, both Elly Callihan and Weaver traded buckets with Elly Callihan getting the slight upperhand, 6-4. Colwell added a free throw and the Lady Cats led 37-34. That lead disappeared quickly as Reagan Harwood hit a three to tie things up at 37. Emma Callihan came right back with a three of her own to make it 40-37 Gilmer. Sarah Morris then came down on the other end and knocked down a three as well as it was raining threes inside the Dragons Den. Just before the end of the quarter, Weaver put up a three pointer and it found it’s mark, giving the Nettes a 50-48 lead going to the fourth.

Coach Thomas going over strategy with the Nettes

Elly Callihan made two free throws to start the fourth, to tie things up at 50. Morris, came down and hit another big three to give Pickens a 53-50 lead. Elly Callihan then hit four consecutive free throws to give the Lady Cats the lead, 54-53. Morris connected on a two pointer and the Nettes were back in front, 55-54. Gilmer, went on a 4-0 run to take a 58-55 lead. Harwood, split a double team, and found a wide open lane to the basket and made the layup to make it 58-57. After a Weaver basket cut the Lady Cats lead to one, the Nettes got a big stop on defense. Weaver, drove into the lane for a potential game winner and was fouled on the attempt. She would hit one of two free throws to tie it at 61. Gilmer had one final chance to win it in regulation as a desperation heave nearly went in. To overtime we went, tied at 61.

 

In the overtime period, Beth Burnette got things going for the Lady Cats with a three to make it 64-61. Morris, hit another three to tie it up at 64 a piece. Weaver then connected on a layup and a pair of free throws to give the Nettes a 68-64 lead. Gilmer hit a two pointer to make it 68-66. With little time remaining, Amanda Nelson stepped to the line, and calmly knocked down a pair of free throws to make it 70-66. The Lady Cats wanted a foul called after a three point attempt, but it was not called and time ran out as the Nettes handed Gilmer their first region loss of the season, 70-66.

 

Leading the way for the Nettes were:

Mykenzie Weaver: 38 points

Sarah Morris: 16 points

Reagan Harwood: 7 points

 

Leading the way for the Lady Cats were:

Elly Callihan: 20 points

Bailey Teague: 15 points

Jalynn Ledford: 10 points

 

On Friday, the Nettes will travel to Tunnel Hill to take on the Northwest Whitfield Lady Bruins in another key region meeting with the region tournament looming. Pickens, still has an outside shot at the #2 seed in the region tournament. They will need to defeat both Northwest and Southeast Whitfield and hope that the Lady Cats can defeat the Lady Bruins again. Tip off for the Nettes and Northwest Whitfield is set for 7 pm.

Nettes sweep Lafayette on senior night

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On Friday, the Pickens Dragonettes (14-7, 7-2) welcomed the Lafayette Lady Ramblers (12-8, 4-5) for a 6-AAAA contest. It was Senior Night in Jasper last night and the Nettes picked up another big win 59-56. Also, there was a little history made in the process.

 

The first quarter started out pretty evenly as we had a tie game, 6-6. From there, Pickens went on a 12-0 run to take an 18-6 lead before Lafayette hit a bucket. The Nettes, closed on a 5-0 run highlighted by a play by senior Mykenzie Weaver where she stole the ball in the corner, then turned around and shot a three pointer and sent the home crowd in a frenzy when it connected. Going to the second, Pickens led the Lady Ramblers 23-8.

Nettes setting up offense in the 1st

In the second quarter, Lafayette went on a run of their own and cut the Nettes lead down to 25-18 at one point. The Lady Ramblers would hit a layup just before the half ended to make it 28-21 Pickens as we went to the break.

Nettes looking to stop a drive through the lane

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the third quarter, again, Lafayette made a run. The Lady Ramblers had the Nettes lead down to just 32-29 at one time. During the third, we saw history made. Weaver, scored a bucket and that would be her 2,000th career point scored in a Dragonettes jersey. Time was called and she received a standing ovation from the home crowd and hugs from her teammates and coaches. After the mini celebration, Pickens had to refocus as they maintained their close lead on Lafayette. Going to the fourth, the Nettes held a 44-39 lead.

Mykenzie Weaver drawing a foul

Early in the fourth quarter, Lafayette hit one of two free throws to cut the Pickens lead to 44-40. Cassidy Richards stepped up and hit a big three for the Nettes to make it 47-40. With the score 47-46 Pickens, senior Sarah Morris got an open look and nailed a three to make it 50-46. After the Lady Ramblers made a free throw, Morris again launched a three point attempt that found it’s mark. Lafayette, would not go away as they again cut the Nettes lead down to 57-54. Another Nettes senior, Chloe Walker, calmly stepped to the line and hit two free throws to make it 59-54. Lafayette made a layup at the buzzer as Pickens came away with this one, 59-56.

 

Leading the way for the Nettes were:

Mykenzie Weaver: 31 points

Sarah Morris: 13 points

Reagan Harwood: 5 points

Cassidy Richards: 4 points

Carmyn Mullins: 2 points

Amanda Nelson: 2 points

Chloe Walker: 2 points

 

6-AAAA Girls Standings:

Gilmer: 14-5 (9-0)\

Northwest Whitfield: 16-5 (9-1)

Pickens: 14-7 (7-2)

Lafayette: 12-8 (4-5)

Southeast Whitfield: 5-15 (2-7)

Ridgeland: 2-16 (1-9)

Heritage: 4-17 (1-9)

 

Pickens, will again be home on Tuesday as they welcome the Gilmer Lady Cats to the Dragons Den. The Lady Cats, as you see above, lead 6-AAAA and the Nettes are two games back in third. This will surely be another exciting installment in the Pickens/Gilmer rivalry. Tip off is set for 6 pm.

‘Nettes tame lady mustangs for second tournament win

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The PHS Dragonettes (9-6, 3-1) welcomed the Kennesaw Mountain Lady Mustangs (6-8, 0-2) for the second day of the Pickens Holiday Tournament. The Nettes, were coming off of a win over Murray County, while the Lady Mustangs came back late against Lassiter to get a win of their own.

 

In the opening quarter, Kennesaw Mountain got the scoring started with an opening bucket. Pickens, came back with an 8-0 run highlighted by three pointers by Amanda Nelson and Sarah Morris. The Nettes, outscored the Lady Mustangs 5-3 for the rest of the quarter to take a 13-5 lead going to the second.

Amanda Nelson attempting a three pointer

In the second quarter, Pickens started it off with a 8-0 run with free throws by Mykenzie Weaver and Marlee McClure and three’s by Morris and Weaver. Kennesaw Mountain, outscored the Nettes 13-7 the rest of the quarter, but it was Pickens taking a 28-18 lead into the break.

Kennesaw Mountain setting up a play

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To begin the third quarter, Reagan Harwood opened the scoring with a three pointer. Kennesaw Mountain would connect on a free throw, then the Nettes countered with a 5-0 run with a three pointer by Cassidy Richards and a bucket by Weaver. The lead got up to as high as 19 for Pickens in the third as they went into the fourth quarter up 43-27.

Mykenzie Weaver on a fast break

The fourth quarter, saw some younger Nettes players get their name in score book as Jazmine Chastain hit a three pointer, and McKayla Kirchoff hit a pair of free throws. Pickens held on and picked up the win, 57-36. Defensively, the Nettes held Kennesaw Mountain to single digit scoring in three of the four quarters while scoring 13, 15, 15, and 14 each quarter respectively.

 

Leading the Nettes were:

Mykenzie Weaver: 15 points

Sarah Morris: 9 points

Reagan Harwood: 8 points

Amanda Nelson: 6 points

Cassidy Richards: 6 points

 

On Monday, the Nettes will compete in the third and final day of the Pickens Holiday Tournament as they host the Lassiter Lady Trojans. Tip off is set for 4 pm.

‘Nettes get day one win in holiday tournament

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The Pickens Dragonettes (8-6, 3-1), finally got back to there home court this afternoon after a 3rd place finish in the Gordon Lee Holiday Tournament last week. The Pickens Holiday Tournament tipped off this afternoon and the host team welcomed the Murray County Lady Indians (5-9, 2-4), for day one action.

 

In the first quarter, the Nettes got off to a quick start early with two buckets from senior Mykenzie Weaver. The Lady Indians clawed back after a back and forth beginning to the frame to take a one point lead. Towards the end of the first, right before the buzzer as a matter of fact, Allie Presley knocked down a three to give the Nettes a 23-16 lead over the Lady Indians.

Mykenzie Weaver on a fast break

In the second quarter, after a pair of free throws from Kerra Lowe of Murray County, Pickens went on an 8-0 run highlighted by two more three pointers by Presley to make it 31-18. The Lady Indians, did outscore the Nettes 16-15 to close the half, but Pickens took a 46-34 lead into the break.

Nettes on defense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The third quarter, started off slow for both teams as neither squad could find points. The first point came from a free throw from Marlee McClure. The Nettes closed the quarter on a big run to extend their lead over Murray County to 63-44 after three.

Chloe Walker looking to inbound the ball

In the 4th quarter, the Nettes got in some younger girls to get some varsity experience. Pickens, held onto their lead and picked up a much needed win, 76-57.

 

Leading the way for the Nettes were:

Mykenzie Weaver: 29 points

Sarah Morris: 12 points

Allie Presley: 11 points

Cassidy Richards: 7 points

Reagan Harwood: 4 points

Amanda Nelson: 4 points

 

Tomorrow, Day two of the Pickens Holiday Tournament will take place. The Nettes, will take on the Kennesaw Mountain Lady Mustangs. Tip off, is set for 4 pm.

Nettes fall to lady bruins in region match up

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The Pickens Dragonettes (11-7, 4-2) hosted the Northwest Whitfield Lady Bruins (9-4, 5-1) on Saturday in a big time 6-AAAA ball game. Both teams came into the game tied for 2nd place in the region. For the Nettes, they came in riding a four game win streak as well and looked to build off of their win on Friday against Southeast Whitfield.

 

In the first quarter, the two teams trade three pointers to open the game. Allie Presley gave the Nettes their first lead of the game with a three pointer of her own. Northwest Whitfield, then went on an 11-0 run to reclaim the lead 14-6. Mykenzie Weaver went on a mini 4-0 run with two free throws and a bucket to cut the Lady Bruins lead down to four. Reagan Harwood and Presley would hit back to back three pointers to tie things up at 16. Northwest Whitfield would close the quarter on a 7-0 run, including a buzzer beating three, to take a 23-16 lead into the second.

Nettes looking for an open shot

In the second quarter, both teams would trade buckets for a time. The Lady Bruins were able to stretch their lead up to 11 at one point. Going towards halftime, the Nettes went on a 6-0 run to cut the Northwest Whitfield lead down to 37-32 at the break.

Nettes defending the pass

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The third quarter, would turn out to be the turning point in this game. Northwest Whitfield, outscored the Nettes in the third, 25-11, to take a 62-43 lead as we headed to the fourth.

Allie Presley looking to drive

The fourth quarter, was again close like the majority of the game really was. The Lady Bruins, barely outscored Pickens 11-10 in the final frame to get the win, 73-53.

 

Leading the way for the Nettes were:

Mykenzie Weaver: 22 points

Allie Presley: 12 points

Reagan Harwood: 7 points

 

6-AAAA Girls Standings:

Gilmer: 11-5 (6-0)

Northwest Whitfield: 9-4 (5-1)

Pickens: 11-7 (4-2)

Lafayette: 11-7 (3-3)

Southeast Whitfield: 4-13 (1-5)

Heritage: 4-13 (1-5)

Ridgeland: 2-12 (1-5)

 

Pickens, will be on the road Tuesday as they head to Catoosa County to take on the Lady Generals of Heritage. The Nettes, have already defeated Heritage once this season by a score of 67-58. Tip off is set for 6 pm.

‘Nettes ring in new year with fourth-straight win

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On Friday, Jan. 3, the Pickens Dragonettes (11-6, 4-1 Region 6-AAAA) welcomed the Southeast Whitfield Lady Raiders (4-13, 1-5) to the Dragons Den to open up the 2020 portion of the schedule. Pickens came in winners of three straight to close out 2019 and looked to carry that momentum into the new decade.

The first quarter saw a really close contest as both teams seemed to trade made shots for the better portion of the frame. With the score tied early at six, the ‘Nettes went on a quick 6-0 run with 3-pointers from Kealy Hillhouse and Chole Walker to take a 12-6 lead. The Lady Raiders outscored Pickens 7-5 the rest of the quarter, but the ‘Nettes took a 17-13 lead going to the second.

The ‘Nettes started the second quarter with a 6-0 run thanks to a made shot by Cassidy Richards, a 3-pointer by Sarah Morris, and a free throw by Hillhouse. Southeast Whitfield went on an 8-0 run to cut the lead down to 23-21. Pickens followed that with a big 15-0 run to open the game up a little bit. Going into halftime, the ‘Nettes led the Lady Raiders, 38-23.

The third quarter mirrored the first quarter as the two teams went back-and-forth. Pickens outscored Southeast Whitfield 21-15 in the frame to maintain their lead at 59-38.

In the fourth quarter the ‘Nettes brought in a few reserve players to get more varsity experience, and they played well. Both teams scored 13 points in the fourth quarter as the ‘Nettes picked up their first win of the new decade and their fourth-straight overall by a score of 72-51.

Leading the way for the Nettes were Sarah Morris (17 points), Mykenzie Weaver (11 points), Kealy Hillhouse (nine points), Reagan Harwood (seven points), and Cassidy Richards (six points).

6-AAAA Girls Region Standings:

Gilmer: 11-4 (6-0)

Pickens: 11-6 (4-1)

Northwest Whitfield: 8-4 (4-1)

Lafayette: 10-6 (3-3)

Southeast Whitfield: 4-13 (1-5)

Heritage: 4-12 (1-5)

Ridgeland: 2-12 (1-5)

On Saturday, Jan. 3, the ‘Nettes will be right back at it as they host the Northwest Whitfield Lady Bruins in another big 6-AAAA game. Tip-off is set for 3 pm. During halftime, the 1999-’00 Dragons basketball team will be recognized.

Nettes’ come away with region win in home opener

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After 4 games either on the road or on a neutral floor, the PHS Dragonettes varsity basketball team was finally at home as they welcomed the Heritage Lady Generals in to begin region play. Pickens, came into the game 2-2, & looked to get region play started on the right foot with a big win over Heritage.

 

In the opening quarter, after starting off quickly, the Nettes, using their run & gun style of play, grabbed a 23-15 lead over the Lady Generals.

In the 2nd quarter, the offense for both teams picked up as 39 points were scored between the two squads. The Nettes, barely outscored Heritage in the frame 20-19, as Pickens took a 43-34 lead over the Lady Generals into the half.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the 3rd quarter, both teams would find it difficult to sustain any sort of flow on offense. The Nettes, outscored Heritage, 9-4, to take a 52-38 lead into the 4th & final quarter.

In the 4th, the Lady Generals would make an attempt at a comeback outscoring Pickens 20-15 in the frame, but the Nettes were able to hold off Heritage & get the win, 67-58.

 

Leading the way for the Nettes were:

Sarah Morris: 17 points

Mykenzie Weaver: 14 points

Amanda Nelson: 7 points

Kealy Hillhouse: 7 points

Allie Presley: 5 points

Reagan Harwood: 5 points

 

The Nettes, are now 3-2 overall, & 1-0 in region play. Pickens, will be back on the road this Friday as they take on the Ridgeland Lady Panthers in another 6-AAAA match up. Tip off scheduled for 6 pm.

Late Free Throws From Williams Lifts Nettes’ Past Christian Heritage

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Last night, the PHS Dragonettes varsity basketball team hosted the Christian Heritage Lady Lions in the final home game of 2018. The Lady Lions, are out of the A-Private classification. After coming away with a big road win on Tuesday, the Nettes’ were looking to continue the momentum as they wrapped up the 2018 portion of their home schedule.

 

The Nettes’, started off the game hot jumping out to a good lead. By the end of the quarter, the Lady Lions got back into it, as Pickens held the lead, 13-8. In the 2nd quarter, the scoring was nearly identical to the first. Pickens, outscored Christian Heritage 13-9, to take a 26-17 lead into the break.

 

The 3rd quarter saw the Lady Lions claw their way back into the game. Christian Heritage, started off the half with a run before the Nettes’ settled it down. The Lady Lions would outscored Pickens 14-10 in the quarter, but the Nettes’ still held onto the lead going to the 4th, 36-31. In the 4th, the Lady Lions again made a big run as they would cut the Nettes’ lead down to one on several occasions. Late in the game, PHS Senior Torie Williams stepped to the free throw line, & would hit 3 free throws, the last two coming with 2 seconds left, to help seal a Nettes’ win over a very game Christian Heritage team, 51-48.

 

Stats:

Mykenzie Weaver: 24 points, 1 assist, 4 rebounds, 5 steals

Torie Williams: 18 points, (5 3-pointers), 3 assists, 3 rebounds, 3 steals

Sarah Morris: 2 points, 2 assists, 4 rebounds, 2 steals

Reagan Harwood: 3 points, 1 assist, 1 rebound, 1 steal, 1 block

Ansley Parker: 2 points, 1 assist, 1 rebound

Kealy Hillhouse: 2 points

Olivia Simmons: 5 assists, 1 rebound, 2 steals, 1 block

Amanda Nelson: 2 assists, 7 rebounds

 

The Nettes’, will be right back at it tonight as they head on the road to Dawsonville as they will take on the Dawson Lady Tigers. Dawson, is a top ten ranked team in the AAA classification. Tip off is set for 7 pm.

Nettes’ Host Lady Tigers To Begin 2019

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Last night, the PHS Dragonettes varsity basketball team welcomed the Dawson Lady Tigers to begin the 2019 portion of their schedule. After closing 2018 out going 2-1 in the Carolina Invitational, Pickens, looked to even the season series with the Lady Tigers, & get a big win at home.

 

The Lady Tigers, got off to a quick start, but the Nettes’ closed the gap to end the 1st. Dawson held the lead, 14-9. In the 2nd quarter, Pickens & Dawson both scored 9 points in the frame as the Lady Tigers continued to lead going to the break, 23-18.

 

In the 3rd, the Lady Tigers were able to extend their lead by using a 12-5 quarter run. Going to the 4th, Dawson led Pickens, 35-23. In the 4th, the Lady Tigers closed things out & picked up the win, 51-27.

 

Stats:

Torie Williams: 12 points, 3 assists, 4 rebounds, 2 steals

Mykenzie Weaver: 8 points, 5 rebounds, 1 steal

Reagan Harwood: 3 points, 2 rebounds

Olivia Simmons: 2 points, 3 assists, 3 rebounds

Ansley Parker: 2 points, 1 rebound

 

The Nettes’, will again be in out of region competition tomorrow as they head to Forsyth County to take on Forsyth Central. These two teams met in the first game of the season, with the Lady Bulldogs coming out on top. This will be an early afternoon game as the tip off is scheduled for 2:30 pm.

Nettes’ Ground Lady Eagles, Face Gilmer In Tournament Championship Tonight

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Yesterday afternoon, the PHS Nettes’ varsity basketball team traveled back to Ellijay for the 2nd day of the annual Thanksgiving Tip-Off Tournament. Pickens, once again opened the day as they took on the Hiwassee Dam Lady Eagles from North Carolina.

 

In the opening quarter, once Pickens found it’s footing, they were able to build a lead on the Lady Eagles. Going to the 2nd quarter, the Nettes’ led, 14-7. In the 2nd, the Nettes’ extended their lead using a combination of good defense leading to offense. Outscoring Hiwassee Dam 17-9 in the 2nd, Pickens took a 31-16 lead into the half.

 

In the 3rd, the Nettes’ continued to build their lead on the Lady Eagles. Outscoring Hiwassee Dam, 16-13, Pickens held a 47-29 advantage going to the 4th. The Nettes’ took this one, 60-36.

 

Stats:

Mykenzie Weaver: 23 points, 3 assists, 5 rebounds, & 2 steals

Torie Williams: 14 points, 7 assists, 2 rebounds, & 4 steals

Reagan Harwood: 6 points, & 5 rebounds

Amanda Nelson: 5 points, 1 assist, 1 rebound, & 2 steals

Chloe Walker: 4 points, 1 assist, 2 rebounds, & 2 steals

Sarah Morris: 4 points, & 1 steal

Olivia Simmons: 2 points, 2 assists, 4 rebounds, & 1 steal

Hattie Baker: 2 points, 1 rebound, & 1 steal

 

Later today, the Nettes’ will head back to Ellijay to take part in the 3rd and final day of the Thanksgiving Tip-Off Tournament as they take on the host team, the Gilmer Lady Cats. This will also be a true championship game as both teams have won their other two games. Tip off is scheduled for 6 pm.

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