Last night, the PHS Dragonettes varsity basketball team made the long trip to Rossville, Ga to take on the Ridgeland Lady Panthers. The ‘Nettes, came into the game still buzzing after sweeping the Heritage Lady Generals on Tuesday, and looked to continue their momentum against the Lady Panthers.
In the first, it would be a slow start initially, but picked up as the quarter went on. Pickens, gathered a 16-9 lead over Ridgeland going to the 2nd. In the 2nd, the ‘Nettes offense found more consistency, and it reflected on the scoreboard. Using a 21-15 quarter run, Pickens took a 37-24 lead over the Lady Panthers heading into the break.
The second half, would belong to the road team in green. The ‘Nettes, would turn it up on both sides of the ball in the 3rd, to increase their lead over Ridgeland. Using a 22-6 quarter advantage, Pickens, held a 59-30 lead over the Lady Panthers going to the 4th. In the 4th, as was the case for most of the 2nd half, the younger girls got in and played very well for Pickens. The ‘Nettes, closed things out using an 18-12 run, to get the win, 77-42, over Ridgeland.
Leading the way for the ‘Nettes were:
Shelby Cook: 14 points, 3 assists, 8 rebounds, & 1 steal
Mykenzie Weaver: 14 points, 1 assist, 1 rebound, & 2 steals
Torie Williams: 12 points, 3 assists, & 2 rebounds
Chloe Walker: 11 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal, & 1 block
Mackenzie Hampton: 9 points, 7 assists, 9 rebounds, 2 steals, & 2 blocks
Sarah Morris: 6 points, 1 assist, 3 rebounds, & 1 steal
Allie Stephens: 5 points, 7 assists, 2 rebounds, & 2 steals
Hattie Baker: 2 points, 1 assist, 1 rebound, 2 steals, & 1 block
Reagan Hardwood: 2 points, & 2 rebounds
Kealy Hillhouse: 2 points, 1 assist, & 1 rebound
The ‘Nettes, will now turn their attention to this afternoon as they host the Chestatee Lady War Eagles for Senior Day. This game, is a make up as the originally scheduled game got postponed due to weather. Tip off, is scheduled for 3 pm.
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