Yesterday afternoon, the PHS Dragonettes varsity basketball team traveled to Forsyth County to take on the Lady Bulldogs of Forsyth Central in a non-region affair. These two teams met last month inside the Dragons Den to open up the season, with Pickens coming away with a 61-54 win.

In the 1st, both teams struggled to get anything going early on. As the quarter went on, both teams found some offense and were tied at 11 going to the 2nd. In the 2nd, things still remained tightly contested between the two teams. The ‘Nettes were able to build a lead of 23-17 to send us to the half.

Both teams proved to be fairly even during the ball game and it continued to show in the 3rd. Both sides would score 9 points each in the frame with Pickens still leading, 32-26 going to the 4th. In the 4th, the ‘Nettes were able to hold off any comeback attempt by the Lady Bulldogs and make the shots they needed to get the 43-36 win.

Leading the way for the ‘Nettes were:

Mackenzie Hampton: 11 points, 9 rebounds, & 1 steal

Shelby Cook: 10 points, 8 rebounds, & 1 steal

Ashley Nelson: 5 points, 6 rebounds, & 2 steals

Mykenzie Weaver: 5 points, 5 rebounds, & 1 steal

Madison McClure: 4 points, 6 assists, 1 rebound, 2 steals, & 1 block

Torie Williams: 4 points, 1 assist, & 4 rebounds

Autumn Young: 4 points, & 2 rebounds

Taylor Wigington: 2 assists, 6 rebounds, 2 steals

Allie Stephens: 4 rebounds & 1 steal

The ‘Nettes will have this upcoming week to prepare for another big test. Pickens will be hosting the Lady Bruins of Northwest Whitfield this coming Friday. The Lady Bruins, are a highly regarded team and are even ranked in the top ten of some polls.