On Wednesday, the PHS Dragonettes varsity basketball team hosted the Cherokee Lady Warriors in the third and final day of the Pickens Holiday Classic. After two tough losses, the Nettes’ looked to end the tournament on a good note, heading into region play next week.
The first quarter saw the young Nettes’ team stay with the 11-2 Lady Warriors. Cherokee held a slim 9-7 lead going to the 2nd quarter. Offensive struggles plagued Pickens in the 2nd quarter as the Lady Warriors went on a 19-4 run to take a 28-11 lead into the break.
In the 3rd, the offense for the Nettes’ picked up as they outscored Cherokee 17-16. However, the Lady Warriors still held the lead, 44-28, headed to the 4th. Cherokee went on an 11-0 quarter run in the 4th to get the win, 55-28.
Leading the way for the Nettes’ were:
Mackenzie Hampton: 10 points, 2 assists, 8 rebounds, & 1 steal
Madison McClure: 9 points, 3 assists, 1 rebound, & 2 steals
Shelby Cook: 9 points, 1 rebound, & 1 block
This coming Tuesday, the Nettes’ will be back in action as they host the Lady Raiders of Southeast Whitfield in 7-AAAA play. Tip off is scheduled for 6 p.m.
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