Nettes sweep Ridgeland on alumni night

The Pickens Dragonettes (13-7, 6-2) were home last night hosting the Ridgeland Lady Panthers (2-14, 1-7) in 6-AAAA action. The Nettes, were coming off of a big road win over the Heritage Lady Generals on Tuesday, and looked to keep that momentum built to this game.

In the first quarter, the Nettes raced out to a big lead. After Ridgeland got the first bucket of the game, Senior Mykenzie Weaver went on a personal 8-0 run to give Pickens an 8-2 early advantage. The rest of the quarter saw the Nettes outscore the Lady Panthers 21-8. Pickens, got three pointers from Weaver, Sarah Morris, and Allie Presley in the frame. Going to the second quarter, the Nettes led, 29-10.

Sarah Morris about to hit a three

In the second quarter, the Nettes would go on a 6-0 run led by Presley and Cassidy Richards. Ridgeland went on a mini 4-0 run to cut the Pickens lead to 35-14. The Nettes, closed the half on an 18-0 run using great defense to turn into offense, as they led 53-14 at the break.

Nettes on defense against the Lady Panthers

Pickens, started off the third quarter with a 7-0 run led by Weaver and Morris. The third quarter would be a close quarter scoring wise as the Nettes just did outscore the Lady Panthers, 21-18. Going to the fourth, Pickens continued to lead, 74-32.

Emma Gleason with the layup

In the fourth quarter, the Nettes mixed and matched some of the JV players with a couple of starters and they made the most of their opportunities. In a shortened quarter, Pickens outscored Ridgeland 15-4, to take home the win, 89-36.

Leading the way for the Nettes were:

Mykenzie Weaver: 38 points

Sarah Morris: 13 points

Allie Presley: 10 points

Emma Gleason: 8 points

After the game, Nettes alumni and coaches were honored. Members of Nettes teams from the 1960’s till now were recognized.

Nettes players and coaches on Alumni Night

6-AAAA Girls Basketball Standings:

Gilmer: 12-5 (7-0)

Northwest Whitfield: 11-4 (7-1)

Pickens: 13-7 (6-2)

Lafayette: 12-6 (4-3)

Southeast Whitfield: 4-15 (1-7)

Heritage: 4-15 (1-7)

Ridgeland: 2-14 (1-7)

Pickens, will be back on the road this afternoon as they head to Adairsville to take on the Lady Tigers in non-region action. jam packed afternoon with both boys and girls JV teams playing at 3 pm and 4:30 pm. The Nettes, will tip off at 6 pm.

RJ Casey