Last night, the PHS Dragonettes varsity basketball team hosted the Lady Generals of Heritage in a match up of two of the top 3 teams in the region. Pickens, came into the ball game winners of 5 straight games and 4 straight region games.

The 1st quarter got off to a a fast start for the Nettes’. Pickens raced out to a 24-16 lead going to the 2nd. In the 2nd, Heritage got back in it using a 13-6 quarter run. The Nettes’ still held the slight lead over the Lady Generals 30-29 heading to the break.

The 3rd quarter saw both defenses for each team play shut down basketball. A total of 11 points were scored between the two teams as Pickens outscored Heritage 7-4 to take a 37-33 lead into the 4th. In the 4th, the Lady Generals offense exploded and were able to take the lead from the Nettes’. A 28-10 quarter run helped Heritage get a 61-47 win, ending the Nettes’ 5 game win streak.

Leading the way for the Nettes’ were:

Autumn Young: 13 points, 4 assists, 2 rebounds, & 2 steals

Mackenzie Hampton: 11 points, 1 assist, 6 rebounds, 2 steals, & 2 blocks

Madison McClure: 8 points, 4 assists, & 5 steals

Kaitlin Redman: 6 points, 4 rebounds, & 1 steal

Shelby Cook: 6 points, & 2 rebounds

Ashley Nelson finished with 4 points, 1 assist, 3 rebounds, & 3 steals, & Torie Williams had 3 assists, 2 rebounds, & 1 steal.

Pickens will look to start a new streak as they travel up 515 to take on the Gilmer Lady Cats on Friday. This game will have extra meaning to it because the winner will likely have 3rd place at the end of the night. Tip off scheduled for 7 p.m.