Last night, the PHS Dragonettes varsity basketball team traveled to Dalton to take on the Lady Raiders of Southeast Whitfield in a 6-AAAA region battle. This game, was originally scheduled for tonight, but with the weather uncertain for the weekend, it was bumped up to last night.

In the 1st, the Lady Raiders got off to a hot start, leading early on 20-5. The ‘Nettes would begin a big time comeback towards the end of the 1st to cut the Southeast Whitfield lead to 20-12 going to the 2nd. In the 2nd, Pickens stayed hot. Going back to the 1st, the ‘Nettes went on a 21-6 run to tie things up at 26 in the 2nd. The Lady Raiders went on a 5-0 run to end the 2nd and took a 31-26 lead into the break.

In the 3rd, Pickens made yet another big run. They outscored Southeast Whitfield 21-15 in the frame to take a 47-46 lead going to the 4th. In the 4th, both teams went back and forth with the lead. The Lady Raiders were able to use an 18-13 quarter run, and late free throws to get the win, 64-60.

Leading the way for the ‘Nettes were:

Mackenzie Hampton: 11 points, 1 assist, & 4 rebounds

Mykenzie Weaver: 11 points, & 4 rebounds

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

Taylor Wigington: 8 points, 1 assist, 2 rebounds, 2 steals, & 1 block

Autumn Young: 8 points, 2 assists, 2 rebounds, & 1 steal

Madison McClure: 6 points, 5 assists, 1 rebound, & 1 steal

Allie Stephens: 4 points, & 1 rebound

Ashley Nelson: 2 points, 2 assists, 7 rebounds, & 2 steals

Torie Williams: 6 assists, & 1 rebound

Tessa Duncan: 1 rebound, & 2 steals

The ‘Nettes were originally scheduled to host the Adairsville Lady Tigers on Saturday, but that game has been moved to next Saturday due to the expected weather. Pickens will host LaFayette on Tuesday at 6 p.m.