Nettes’ roll in home region opener

Jasper, Ga — The Pickens Dragonettes welcomed the Heritage Lady Generals to the Dragons Den on Tuesday, December 8th for an early 7-AAAA region showdown. The Lady Generals came into the game 4-2 overall and 2-0 in region play. The Nettes, came in 2-2 overall and 1-0 in region play after going to Central Carroll on last Friday and defeating the Lady Lions 73-45.

The first quarter saw a back and forth start between the two squads as both were making shots early. Late in the quarter, the Nettes were able to pull in front 14-9 heading into the second quarter.

Amanda Nelson makes a layup for the Nettes

The second quarter started with the Nettes going on a 13-0 run to jump out to a 27-9 advantage. Pickens gave up only 4 points in the frame as they held a 33-13 lead over the Lady Generals as we hit halftime.

Nettes allowed only four points in the 2nd quarter

The third quarter began with a 9-0 run by the Nettes to make it 42-13 early on in the frame. Pickens outscored Heritage in the quarter, 28-9 to make it 61-22 going to the fourth.

The Nettes would score 28 points in the 3rd quarter

In a shortened fourth quarter, the Nettes were able to cap off a big night and get their 2nd big region win in a row defeating Heritage, 73-27.

7-AAAA Girls Basketball Standings:

*these are from MaxPreps

Pickens: 3-2 (2-0)

Cedartown: 2-0 (1-0)

NW Whitfield: 1-2 (1-0)

Heritage: 4-3 (2-1)

Central-Carroll: 2-4 (0-1)

Ridgeland: 1-3 (0-1)

SE Whitfield: 0-4 (0-1)

Top Scorers:

Kealy Hillhouse: 15 points

Marlee McClure: 10 points

Amanda Nelson: 9 points

Carmyn Mullins: 8 points

Cassidy Richards: 8 points

Isabella Howell: 6 points

Reagan Harwood: 5 points

Caroline Mullins: 5 points

The Nettes, will be back at home on Friday as they host the Lady Panthers of Ridgeland in another 7-AAAA region clash. With how unpredictable this year has been and this season will be, Friday will be Senior Night for the Nettes. Tip off will be a 7 pm.

RJ Casey