‘Nettes Get Big Region Win Over Lady Cats

Tonight, the PHS Dragonettes varsity basketball team hosted their rival, Gilmer Lady Cats in the Dragons Den for a highly anticipated match up. These two teams came down to the wire last week in the Thanksgiving Tournament, with Gilmer coming out on top. This time, it counts in the region standings with both coming in at 1-0.

 

In the 1st, it would be the Lady Cats getting out to an early lead. The ‘Nettes however, got the three ball working and took a 19-10 lead going to the 2nd. In the 2nd, Pickens turned up the intensity both offensively and defensively. The ‘Nettes outscored Gilmer 22-11 in the frame to extend their lead 41-21 going into the half.

 

In the 3rd, Pickens continued it’s success from the 1st half. Outscoring the Lady Cats in the 3rd, 17-13, the ‘Nettes took a 58-34 lead going to the 4th and final quarter of play. The 4th saw Pickens close things out and get a 72-47 win over Gilmer. With the win, Pickensis now 5-2 on the season and tied for 1st in 6-AAAA at 2-0.

 

Leading the way for Pickens would be:

Torie Williams: 22 points, 2 assists, 4 rebounds, & 2 steals 4-5 on three pointers

Mykenzie Weaver: 11 points, 1 assist, 3 rebounds, 1 steal, & 1 block

Tessa Duncan: 9 points, 1 assist, 3 rebounds, & 2 steals

Madison McClure: 6 points, 3 assists, 1 rebound, & 1 steal

Mackenzie Hampton: 6 points, 1 assist, & 10 rebounds

Taylor Wigington: 5 points, 4 assists, & 4 rebounds

Ashley Nelson: 4 points, 1 assist, 5 rebounds, & 1 steal

Autumn Young: 3 points, 7 assists, 1 rebound, & 3 steals

Shelby Cook: 3 points, 2 rebounds, & 1 block

 

Pickens will have little rest time as they will be on the road tomorrow as they take on out of region opponent, the Forsyth Central Lady Bulldogs. The ‘Nettes picked up an early win against the 7A school at home and look to sweep the season series tomorrow afternoon. Tip off scheduled for 2:30 p.m.