‘Nettes Fall In Region Match Up With 4-A Num. 6 Bruins

Yesterday, the PHS Dragonettes varsity basketball team traveled to Tunnel Hill to take on the Lady Bruins of Northwest Whitfield in a big region match up. Pickens, came into the ball game on a 3 game win streak and 4th in the region standings. Northwest Whitfield, came in undefeated in region play, & ranked 6th in the 4-A poll by www.sandysspiel.com.

 

In the 1st, the ‘Nettes stayed with the high powered Lady Bruins matching them score for score. Northwest Whitfield would take a 16-11 lead going to the 2nd. In the 2nd, it was more of the back and forth action between the two teams. A late run, & a 13-10 quarter run for the Lady Bruins gave them a 29-21 lead over the ‘Nettes as we hit the half.

 

Early on in the 3rd, Pickens went on a 5-0 run to cut the Northwest Whitfield lead down to three. The Lady Bruins however, answered with a 23-4 run the rest of the way in the 3rd to stretch out their lead on the ‘Nettes, 52-30, going to the 4th. In the 4th, Northwest Whitfield closed things out to get the win, 71-42.

 

Leading the way for the ‘Nettes were:

Mykenzie Weaver: 12 points, 1 rebound, & 1 steal

Shelby Cook: 7 points, 5 rebounds, 1 steal, & 2 blocks

Ashley Nelson: 6 points, 1 assist, & 5 rebounds

Autumn Young: 6 points, 2 assists, 1 rebound, & 1 steal

Mackenzie Hampton: 5 points, 4 rebounds, & 1 steal

Torie Williams: 3 points, 3 assists, 1 rebound, & 2 steals

Madison McClure: 2 points, 3 assists, 3 rebounds, & 1 steal

Taylor Wigington: 1 point, 4 assists, 3 rebounds, 2 steals, & 1 block

 

The ‘Nettes will get right back to it this afternoon as they travel to take on the Sonoraville Lady Phoenix in non region play. Tip off scheduled for 3 p.m.