Nettes’ Fall To Undefeated Lady Tigers

Last night, the PHS Dragonettes varsity basketball team hosted the Lady Tigers of Dawson County in a non-region game. Dawson came into the ball game undefeated at 9-0 while the Nettes’ looked to build momentum after their big win against Cartersville last Friday.

 

In the 1st quarter, both teams found early success. The Lady Tigers took the lead after the first frame, 11-8. Dawson County stretched it’s lead out in the 2nd quarter outscoring the Nettes’ 20-11. The Lady Tigers held the lead at the half, 31-19.

 

The 3rd quarter was a back breaker for Pickens as they could not get anything to drop. Dawson County led things going to the 4th, 52-28. In the 4th, the Nettes’ got back on track offensively outscoring the Lady Tigers 18-17 in the quarter. Dawson County however, came away with the victory, 69-46.

 

Leading the way for the Nettes’ on the night were:

Torie Williams: 12 points, 2 assists, & 1 rebound

Madison McClure: 9 points, 3 assists, & 2 rebounds

Ashley Nelson: 7 points, 1 assist, 1 rebound, & 1 steal

Kaitlin Redman: 4 points, & 6 rebounds

Mackenzie Hampton finished with 4 points, 1 assist, & 2 rebounds, Bailey Payne had 3 points, & 2 assists, Allie Stephens had 3 points, and 2 rebounds, & Autumn Young had 2 points, 3 assists, and 1 rebound.

 

The Nettes’ will have the rest of the week off as they get ready for the annual Pickens Holiday Classic Tournament. The tournament will run from Monday through Wednesday next week and all tip offs for the Nettes’ are scheduled for 6 p.m.