Nettes’ Sweep LaFayette For Fourth Straight

Last night, the PHS Dragonettes varsity basketball team traveled to take on the LaFayette Lady Ramblers in 7-AAAA action. Pickens, came into the game winners of three straight and looking to keep up their winning ways in the new year.

 

In the first quarter, the Nettes’ had everything working. Pickens took a 23-5 lead going into the 2nd quarter. In the 2nd, it was LaFayette’s turn to get hot. The Lady Ramblers hit three after three to get back into the game in the frame. LaFayette would go on to outscore the Nettes’ 24-15, but Pickens still held a 38-29 lead going to the break.

 

In the 3rd, the Nettes’ used offense & defense to stretch out their lead. Pickens outscored the Lady Ramblers 15-5 in the quarter to take a 53-34 lead into the 4th. The Nettes’ closed things out in the 4th and picked up the win, 57-37. Their 4th straight.

 

Leading the way for the Nettes’ were:

Autumn Young: 16 points, 3 assists, & 2 rebounds

Mackenzie Hampton: 14 points, 3 assists, 11 rebounds, & 1 steal

Torie Williams: 14 points, & 1 assist

Ashley Nelson: 9 points, 1 assist, 5 rebounds, & 1 steal

Kaitlin Redman: 3 points, 1 assist, 7 rebounds, & 1 steal

Shelby Cook had 2 points & 5 rebounds while Madison McClure finished with 5 assists, 2 rebounds, & 3 steals.

 

The Nettes’ will look for five in a row on Friday as they head to Cartersville to take on the Lady Canes. Tip off scheduled for 7 p.m.