Last night, the PHS Dragonettes varsity basketball team hosted the Ridgeland Lady Panthers for a big 6-AAAA region match up inside the Dragons Den. Coming into the game, Ridgeland was a game ahead of the ‘Nettes for 4th in the region standings, & with a win, Pickens would tie things up in the standings.

In the 1st, both the ‘Nettes & Lady Panthers took turns scoring. The back and forth opening frame ended with Pickens in front, 10-9. In the 2nd, Ridgeland made a run to pull ahead. Using a 13-10 run, the Lady Panthers went into the half with a 22-20 lead over the ‘Nettes.

In the 3rd, Pickens used a run of their own to reclaim the lead back. A 17-12 3rd quarter advantage gave the ‘Nettes a 37-34 lead over Ridgeland going to the 4th and final quarter. The 4th, was a tightly contested end to a really close game all the way through. Using a 12-8 run, & timely free throws, Pickens came away with the win over the Lady Panthers, 49-42.

Leading the way for the ‘Nettes were:

Mykenzie Weaver: 23 points, & 8 rebounds

Mackenzie Hampton: 8 points, 2 assists, & 5 rebounds

Torie Williams: 8 points, 1 assist, 4 rebounds, & 1 block

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

Shelby Cook: 4 points, & 5 rebounds

Tessa Duncan: 2 points, 2 assists, & 2 rebounds

Taylor Wigington: 4 assists, 11 rebounds, 3 steals, & 1 block

Madison McClure: 3 assists, 1 rebound, & 1 steal

Allie Stephens: 1 assist, & 1 rebound

The ‘Nettes, will be right back at it this afternoon as they host the Lady Ramblers of LaFayette in another big region game. With a win, the ‘Nettes could have 4th place all to themselves. Game time is set for 3 p.m.