Yesterday, the PHS Dragons varsity basketball team hosted the Lions of Christian Heritage in a non-region contest. The two teams faced off at Christian Heritage in December with the Lions taking that one. Pickens looked to even up the season series.

In the opening quarter, Christian Heritage got off to a quick start. The Lions held the lead after one, 19-6. In the 2nd, the Dragons offense found more consistency. Christian Heritage outscored Pickens in the quarter 19-15 however, to take a 38-21 lead into the break.

In the 3rd, the Lions stretched their lead out. Using an 18-12 quarter run, Christian Heritage took a lead of 56-33 into the 4th and final quarter. In the 4th, both teams scored 12 points each giving us a final of 68-45.

Leading the way for the Dragons were:

Holden Roop: 14 points, 2 assists, & 2 steals

Trent Rizoti: 7 points, 1 assist, 5 rebounds, & 1 steal

Tyler Garner: 6 points, 1 rebound, & 1 steal

Avery Luke: 6 points, 1 assist, & 1 steal

Seth Bishop: 4 points, & 1 rebound

Sam Davis had 2 points, 2 assists, 5 rebounds, & 2 steals, Blake Gorth had 2 points, 1 assist, 2 rebounds, & 1 steal, & DJ Walden finished with 2 points, 2 rebounds, & a steal.

The loss snaps the Dragons brief two-game win streak. Pickens will look to start a new streak on Tuesday as they travel to take on the Ramblers of LaFayette in a big region game. Tip off scheduled for 7:30 p.m.