‘Nettes Open 2017 Up With Win Over Sonoraville

Yesterday evening, the PHS ‘Nettes varsity basketball team kicked off the 2017 portion of this years schedule against the Lady Phoenix of Sonoraville inside the Dragons Den. After a tough game against 7-A Roswell in the Fannin Mountian Top Holiday Classic championship last Friday, Pickens looked to get back on track before heading into region play.

 

In the 1st, both squads were going back and forth getting bucket after bucket. We would go to 2nd, tied at 13 a piece. In the 2nd the ‘Nettes would take control of the lead. Pickens, used a 19-11 quarter run to take a 32-24 lead into the half.

 

In the 3rd, both teams again would trade buckets as the offense got going for both sides. The ‘Nettes held a 16-15 advantage in scoring for the quarter to take a 48-39 lead into the 4th. The 4th quarter was a really exciting one as the Lady Phoenix made a big comeback attempt outscoring Pickens 18-14. The ‘Nettes hung on however hitting late free throws to sealthe win, 62-58.

 

Leading the way for the ‘Nettes were:

Torie Williams: 15 points, 1 assist, 2 rebounds, & 1 steal

Mykenzie Weaver: 13 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds, & 2 steals

Mackenzie Hampton: 8 points, & 2 rebounds

Autumn Young: 6 points, 4 assists, 4 rebounds, 2 steals & 1 block

Taylor Wigington: 5 points, 3 assists, 3 rebounds, & 1 block

Allie Stephens: 5 points, 1 assist, 3 rebounds, & 1 steal

Ashley Nelson: 4 points, 1 assist, 4 rebounds, & 3 steals

Shelby Cook: 2 points, 1 assist, 5 rebounds, & 1 block

Madison McClure: 2 points, 4 assists, & 1 rebound

Tessa Duncan: 2 points, 1 assist, & 1 rebound

 

The ‘Nettes will be on the road on Thursday as they take on the Lady Raiders of Southeast Whitfield in a 6-AAAA region clash. This game, was originally scheduled for Friday but was moved up a day due to impending weather. Tip off is scheduled for 6 p.m.