‘Nettes Get Home Win Against 3A Adairsville

Yesterday afternoon, the PHS Dragonettes varsity basketball team hosted the Adairsville Lady Tigers inside the Dragons Den for non region action, coming off of a big win against their rival Gilmer, Pickens looked to continue building momentum heading into a busy week next week.

 

In the 1st, it took a bit for both teams to get going with the early tip. The ‘Nettes were able to take a 10-7 lead going to the 2nd. In that 2nd quarter, the offense for both schools found success more often. Pickens, used an 18-16 quarter advantage to take a 28-23 lead into the half.

 

In the 3rd, The Lady Tigers made a run getting back into the game. Adairsville used an 18-17 quarter run to cut the ‘Nettes lead to 45-41 going to the 4th and final quarter. In the 4th, a total of 48 points were scored between the two teams. Pickens used a 28-21 quarter run, and hit free throws to get the win, 72-62.

 

Leading the way for the ‘Nettes were:

Autumn Young: 16 points, 1 assist, & 1 steal

Mykenzie Weaver: 15 points, & 2 rebounds

Shelby Cook: 11 points, 1 assist, 4 rebounds, & 1 steal

Torie Williams: 8 points, 2 assists, 2 rebounds, & 2 steals

Mackenzie Hampton: 5 points, 1 assist, 1 rebound, 1 steal, & 1 block

Taylor Wigington: 4 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds, & 1 steal

Madison McClure: 4 points, 3 assists, 4 rebounds, & 2 steals

Ashley Nelson: 4 points, 2 assists, 6 rebounds, & 1 steal

Tessa Duncan: 3 points, 1 assist, & 1 rebound

Allie Stephens: 2 points, 1 assist, & 5 rebounds

 

These same two teams will meet again on Tuesday evening. This time, it’ll be in Adairsville as this game will start a road trip week for the ‘Nettes. Tip off scheduled for 6 p.m.