3rd Quarter A Difference Maker As Dragons Fall To 7A Forsyth Central

Yesterday, the PHS Dragons varsity basketball team traveled to Cumming, Ga to take on the Forsyth Central Bulldogs of 7A. The Bulldogs, got the win over Pickens last month in the opening game of the season and the Dragons were looking to return the favor in the Forsyth Central Arena.

 

In the 1st, both teams played it pretty close. The Bulldogs lead things going to the 2nd, 15-11. In the 2nd, Forsyth Central went on a little run to stretch their lead out. A 20-8 run gave the Bulldogs a 35-19 lead going into halftime.

 

In the 3rd, nothing would fall for the Dragons. Forsyth Central used a 14-3 quarter run to widen the gap on Pickens 49-22 going to the 4th. The Dragon offense got back on track in the fourth outscoring the Bulldogs 13-12. It would not be enough as Forsyth Central picked up the win, 61-35.

 

The Dragons were led by:

Avery Luke: 9 points, 2 assists, 2 rebounds, & 1 steal

Zach Goss: 6 points, 2 rebounds, 1 steal & 1 block

Blake Gorth: 4 points, 4 rebounds, & 3 blocks

Seth Bishop: 3 points, 3 assists, 4 rebounds, & 1 block

Matthew Stewart: 3 points, 1 assist, & 1 rebound

Avonta Johnson: 3 points

Hunter Jordan: 2 points, 5 rebounds, & 1 block

Joseph Gossett: 2 points, & 1 steal

Hunter Fowler: 2 points, & 1 rebound

Chase Simmons: 1 point, 1 assist, & 2 rebounds

Hunter Hermann: 1 assist, 1 rebound, & 1 block

 

Pickens, will have the bulk of next week to get ready for region play once again as they’ll host the Bruins of Northwest Whitfield this coming Friday. The Dragons will look to end the skid and pick up their first region win.