Last night, the PHS Dragons varsity basketball team opened up 6-AAAA region play on the road as they took on the Ramblers of LaFayette. Both teams looked to start the region schedule off with a win.

In the 1st, LaFayette began to score early. Using the three ball, the Ramblers raced out to a 26-10 1st quarter lead. In the 2nd, Pickens got a little something going, but the LaFayette offense stayed hot. The Ramblers led the Dragons at the break, 42-18.

The 3rd quarter, saw LaFayette continue their damage from beyond the arc. A 26-13 quarter run gave the Ramblers a 68-31 lead going to the 4th. The Dragons best offensive & defensive quarter would be the 4th. Pickens outscored LaFayette 15-3 in the frame, however, it would not be enough as the Ramblers took this one, 71-46.

Leading the way for the Dragons were:

Seth Bishop: 12 points, & 5 rebounds

Avery Luke: 8 points, 1 assist, & 3 rebounds

Zach Goss: 6 points, 1 assist, & 6 rebounds

Avonta Johnson: 6 points

Hunter Hermann: 4 points, 2 assists, 1 rebound, & 2 steals

Blake Gorth: 3 points, 7 rebounds, & 2 blocks

Matthew Stewart: 3 points,  assists, 1 rebound, & 1 steal

Joseph Gossett: 2 points, 2 assists, & 2 rebounds

Hunter Jordan: 2 points, & 2 rebounds

Pickens, will look to rebound when they host their rival, the Gilmer Bobcats Friday in the Dragons Den. The Dragons will be looking for a bit of revenge after the way things ended in their match up in the Thanksgiving Tournament & get that 1st region win. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m.