Nettes’ End Tough Week With Comeback Win Over Christian Heritage

Yesterday afternoon, the PHS Dragonettes varsity basketball team traveled back up towards the Dalton area to take on the Christian Heritage Lady Lions in their final non-region game of the regular season. After tough region losses to Gilmer & Northwest Whitfield this week, Pickens looked to end the week on a high note going into the final week of the regular season.

 

The Lady Lions got off to a quick start in this one, running out to a 12-5 lead after one. The Nettes’, were able to cut into the Christian Heritage lead ever so slightly in the 2nd quarter outscoring the Lady Lions 9-8. Going into the break, Christian Heritage held a 21-14 lead over Pickens.

 

In the 3rd, the Nettes’ were able to chip away again at the lead of the Lady Lions. Outscoring Christian Heritage 15-12 in the frame, Pickens only trailed 33-29 going to the 4th. In the 4th, Pickens took full control of the game. Outscoring the Lady Lions 17-8, the Nettes’ were able to pull off the comeback and get the win, 46-41.

 

Stats:

Mykenzie Weaver: 21 points, 1 assist, 7 rebounds, 2 steals

Torie Williams: 10 points, 4 assists, 6 rebounds, 1 steal

Olivia Simmons: 6 points, 1 assist, 6 rebounds, 1 steal

Sarah Morris: 4 points, 1 assist, 2 rebounds, 1 steal

Kealy Hillhouse: 3 points, 3 rebounds, 2 blocks

Reagan Harwood: 2 points, 4 rebounds, 1 block

 

Pickens, is scheduled to host the Southeast Whitfield Lady Raiders on Tuesday at 6 for the regular season finale & Senior Night. As you might be aware of, there is a winter storm system on the way that is set to make it’s way in this area on Tuesday. As of now the game is still set for Tuesday, but it may very well change. Be on the lookout for any time changes for any games this week.