Last night, the PHS Dragons varsity basketball team traveled to Woodstock to take on the River Ridge Knights of 6A. This was the Dragons first road game of the season as they were looking to bounce back after a tough loss to Forsyth Central on Tuesday.
In the 1st, Pickens jumped out to a quick lead on the Knights, getting six quick points. The Dragons held the lead at the end of the 1st, 18-12. In the 2nd, both teams would trade baskets. River Ridge though outscored Pickens in the 2nd, 22-11, to take a 34-29 lead into the break.
The 3rd quarter was the deciding factor in this game. The Knights went on a 16-0 run in the frame to stretch their lead out to 50-29 going to the 4th. The Dragons went on to outscore River Ridge in the 4th, 25-20, but it would not be enough. River Ridge takes it, 70-54.
Leading the Dragons were:
Joseph Gossett: 12 points, 2 assists, 1 rebound & 1 steal
Zach Goss: 10 points, 1 assist, & 2 rebounds
Seth Bishop: 8 points, 1 assist, 4 rebounds, & 2 steals
Chase Simmons: 8 points, 2 steals, & 1 block
Blake Gorth: 8 points, 1 assist, 8 rebounds, & 2 blocks
Hunter Hermann: 5 points, 2 assists, 10 rebounds, & 2 steals
Mathew Stewart: 2 points, 1 assist, & 1 rebound
Arrest report and photos provided by the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records…
Jasper, Ga -- It was a day of remembrance as the Pickens Dragons welcomed the…
Blue Ridge, Ga -- A 515 battle took place on Friday, September 4th as the…
Jasper, GA -- The Pickens Dragons were home for the first time during the 2026…
Arrest report and photos provided by the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records…
JASPER, Ga. — A former Jasper Police Department officer has been arrested on multiple charges…