Nettes secure top spot in region tournament

Pickens, County Ga — It was ladies night on Friday, February 12th as the Pickens Dragonettes (18-4, 10-2) welcomed the Southeast Whitfield Lady Raiders (2-19, 2-9) in the final game of the 2020-21 regular season. A win for the Nettes would give them the 7-AAAA regular season region title, the #1 seed in next week’s region tournament, and an automatic berth into the 4A Girls State Tournament. Win the Nettes did as they defeated the Lady Raiders, 54-30.

 

In the first quarter, Pickens got off to a hot start jumping out to a to a double digit lead on Southeast Whitfield. After a combination of good offense and defense, the Nettes took a 21-3 lead over the Lady Raiders going to the second.

The scoring in the second quarter was closer as Southeast Whitfield hit several threes during the quarter. Pickens, continued their solid play from the first quarter as they outscored the Lady Raiders, 18-12, to take a 39-15 lead into the half.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the third quarter, the theme of the day continued as defense led to offense for the Nettes. Outscoring Southeast Whitfield 14-5, Pickens took a 53-20 lead into the fourth.

The Nettes, closed out the regular season on a high note as they picked up their 18th win of the year with a 54-30 victory over the Lady Raiders of Southeast Whitfield.

 

Leading scorers for the Nettes:

Bella Howell: 12 points

Amanda Nelson: 8 points

Marlee McClure: 8 points

Cassidy Richards: 8 points

Caroline Mullins: 8 points

 

7-AAAA Girls Region Standings:

Pickens: 18-4 (10-2)

Northwest Whitfield: 11-9 (10-2)

Heritage: 15-7 (8-4)

Cedartown: 13-6 (8-4)

Central-Carroll: 11-14 (4-8)

Southeast Whitfield: 2-19 (2-10)

Ridgeland: 3-20 (0-12)

 

The Nettes, will be the #1 seed for the girls bracket in next week’s 7-AAAA region tournament. They will next play on Thursday, February 18th at 7 pm. They will play the winner of the game between the 4th and 5th seed. The game will be played at Northwest Whitfield.