‘Nettes Make Statement With Region Opening Win

Last night, the PHS Dragonettes varsity basketball team traveled to Walker County to take on the Lady Ramblers of LaFayette in the opening game of region 6-AAAA play. Pickens, coming off of a good showing at the annual Thanksgiving Tournament last week, looked to get region play started off on a good note.

 

In the 1st, the ‘Nettes jumped out to a quick lead. Pickens used a nice offensive start to jump out to a 23-10 lead going to the 2nd. In the 2nd, the ‘Nettes continued to pour it on using defense to lead to offense, outscoring the Lady Ramblers, 17-4 in the frame. Pickens led LaFayette, 40-14 at the break.

 

The success the ‘Nettes had in the 1st half, carried over to the 3rd quarter, as they continued to add to their lead. Using a 19-9 run, Pickens held a 59-23 advantage going to the 4th. The final in this one would be 64-26. The ‘Nettes are now 4-2 on the season and now 1-0 in region play.

 

Leading the way for the ‘Nettes were:

Mykenzie Weaver: 19 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, & 1 block

Mackenzie Hampton: 10 points, 4 rebounds, & 1 steal

Tessa Duncan: 8 points, 2 rebounds, 2 steals, & 2 blocks

Taylor Wigington: 6 points, 5 assists, & 5 rebounds

Ashley Nelson: 6 points, 7 rebounds, & 1 steal

Shelby Cook: 5 points, 2 assists, 4 rebounds, & 2 blocks

Autumn Young: 3 points, 4 assists, 4 rebounds, & 3 steals

 

The ‘Nettes will be back in the Dragons Den for the 1st time in a long time it seems as they host the Gilmer Lady Cats on Friday. Gilmer is 5-0 on the season and 1-0 in region play after their 57-50 win over the Lady Panthers of Ridgeland last night. Tip off is scheduled for 7 p.m.