Dragons Get First Region Win In Ellijay

Last night, the PHS Dragons varsity basketball team made the trip up 515 to take on their bitter rivals, the Gilmer Bobcats in 6-AAAA region action. This was a big game for multiple reasons. Not only is it a rivalry game, Pickens came in still looking for it’s first region win of the season.

 

In the 1st, much like the girls game before it, both teams traded baskets. Gilmer held a 12-10 lead going to the 2nd, In the 2nd, both teams stayed very close offensively. The Bobcats outscored the Dragons 15-13 in the frame to take a 27-23 lead into the break.

 

In the 3rd, more scoring was to be had by both schools. After a 17-16 run, Gilmer still held the lead over Pickens going to the 4th, 44-39. In the 4th, the Dragons made their run using their defense. Pickens used a 20-10 4th quarter run to come from behind to beat their rival Bobcats and pick up their 1st region win, 59-54.

 

Leading the way for the Dragons were:

Joseph Gossett: 17 points, 2 rebounds, & 2 steals

Seth Bishop: 14 points, 2 assists, 11 rebounds, & 2 steals

Blake Gorth: 10 points, 2 assists, 6 rebounds, & 1 block

Keinyuan Hooks: 5 points, 3 assists, 2 rebounds, & 7 steals

Hunter Hermann: 3 points, 1 assist, & 3 rebounds

Avery Luke: 2 points, 1 assist, 3 rebounds, 1 steal, & 1 block

Chase Simmons: 2 points, 1 assist, & 4 rebounds

Jacob Brumby: 2 points, & 4 rebounds

Hunter Jordan: 2 points, & 1 rebound

Zach Goss: 2 points

 

The Dragons will be at home this afternoon as they host the Tigers of Adairsville in non region action. Tip off is scheduled for 4:30 p.m.