On Friday afternoon, the PHS Dragonettes varsity basketball team traveled down to Flowery Branch to take on the Lady Falcons in the first round of the GHSA Girls 4A State Tournament. Pickens, came into the game as the #4 seed from region 6 & Flowery Branch came in as the region champions of region 7, & the #3 ranked girls team in 4A.

In the opening quarter, the Nettes got off to a quick start, but the Lady Falcons were able to take the lead going to the 2nd, 24-7. In the 2nd quarter, the offense for Pickens really picked up and they were able to do some good things against a tough Lady Falcon defense. Flowery Branch barely outscored the Nettes 18-17, to take a 42-24 lead into the break.

The 3rd quarter saw the Nettes get things going on both ends of the floor, as they outscored the Lady Falcons 14-12, but Flowery Branch still held the lead, 54-38. In the 4th, the Nettes made a little run to begin the quarter, but the Lady Falcons were able to pull away at the end, 70-43.

Stats:

Torie Williams: 19 points, 5 assists, 2 rebounds, 1 steal

Mykenzie Weaver: 12 points, 1 assist, 4 rebounds, 2 steals

Hattie Baker: 8 points, 1 assist, 3 rebounds

Amanda Nelson: 3 points, 6 rebounds

Sarah Morris: 2 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal

Olivia Simmons: 4 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block