Last night, the PHS Dragons varsity basketball team traveled to Dawsonville to take on the Tigers of Dawson County. Coming off of their scrimmage against 6A Etowah, Pickens looked to start off their 2015-16 season with a road win.
The Dragons found success early with the help of senior Holden Roop. However, the Tigers were able to take the lead and pull away at the end of the 1st quarter leading it, 20-9. In the 2nd quarter, Dawson county used a 15-6 run to widen their lead heading into halftime, 35-15.
In the 3rd, Pickens got on a little run using a press defense to contribute to buckets on offense. The Dragons outscored the Tigers in the 3rd 13-9, but Dawson County still held the lead going to the 4th, 44-28. In the 4th, The Tigers used a 19-13 quarter run to seal up the win, 63-41 over Pickens.
Leading the Dragons on the night were:
Holden Roop: 21 points, 2 assists, 1 rebound, & 2 steals
Trent Rizoti: 8 points & 3 rebounds
Tyler Garner: 6 points, 1 assist, 1 rebound, & 2 steals
Blake Gorth dished 2 assists & grabbed 3 rebounds while Joseph Gossett added an assist & 3 steals
Pickens will now get ready for the annual Thanksgiving Tournament being held at Fannin County High School this season. The Dragons opening opponent will be their arch rivals, the Gilmer Bobcats. Tip off will be Saturday at 4:30.
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