‘Nettes Win Thanksgiving Tournament, Host LaFayette In Home Opener Tuesday

Last night, the PHS Dragonettes varsity basketball team headed to Fannin County High School for the third and final day of the Thanksgiving Tip-Off Tournament. Their opponent on this day, the Fannin Lady Rebels. Both teams won their games on Saturday & Monday, so this game would determine the winner of this annual round robin tournament.

 

The ‘Nettes, got off to a roaring start against the Lady Rebels in the opening quarter. Pickens held a lead of 21-5 going to the 2nd quarter. In the 2nd, the scoring stalled a little as Fannin tried to climb back into it. An 8-3 quarter advantage for the Lady Rebels gave us a score of 24-13, with Pickens out in front.

 

In the 3rd quarter, both teams were neck and neck as far as scoring goes in the frame. The ‘Nettes outscored Fannin 12-11 in the third to keep their lead going to the 4th, 36-24. The 4th and final quarter would belong to Pickens. They used a combination of tough defense to convert to offense to grow their lead. Using a 17-5 quarter run, the ‘Nettes closed the game out and came away with the win, 53-29.

 

Leading the way for the ‘Nettes were:

Mykenzie Weaver: 22 points, 3 assists, 3 rebounds, & 2 steals (All-Tournament selection)

Torie Williams: 13 points, 3 assists, & 2 steals (All-Tournament selection)

Mackenzie Hampton: 8 points, 2 assists, 4 rebounds, 3 steals, & 2 blocks (All-Tournament selection)

Sarah Morris: 6 points

Shelby Cook: 2 points, 2 assists, & 5 rebounds

Allie Stephens: 2 points, 1 assist, 4 rebounds, & 3 steals

 

Pickens, is now 4-0 on the young season and is slated to start region play on Tuesday as they welcome the LaFayette Lady Ramblers to the Dragons Den. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 pm.