Jasper, Ga — The Pickens Dragonettes, took on the North Hall Lady Trojans in the final home game of the 2024 portion of the schedule on Friday, December 13th. Both teams were coming off wins on Tuesday, December 10th. For the Nettes, a win would keep them in at least a tie for first place in 6-AAA with White County. After trailing by double-digits in the third quarter, the Nettes made a massive comeback to pick up an impressive 53-46 win.

The Lady Trojans, got the scoring started in the first quarter with a three by Lexi Jarrard. Bella Martin, would get the Nettes on the board with a jumper to cut the lead to 1. After a layup by Victoria Cape, the Nettes, would go on a 7-0 run as Martin would pour in five points, while Ellie Hollis would make a tough layup to give the Nettes a 9-5 lead. A three by Martha Vachtsevanos, would cut the lead to one.

Ellison Steinhauer, would get in on the scoring near the end of the first quarter as she would split a pair free throws to give the Nettes a 10-8 lead over the Lady Trojans heading to the second quarter.

The Lady Trojans, would begin the second quarter by going on a 7-0 run to take a 15-10 lead. A bucket by Martin, would cut the lead to 3. Both teams would then go back and forth as North Hall led it, 20-16. A 4-0 run by the Lady Trojans to end the first half, would give them a 24-16 lead at the break.

Steinhauer, would make her first field goal of the game to begin the second half to cut the lead to 24-18. After Lauren Hemmer and Steinhauer traded baskets, Vachtsevanos, would go on a 5-0 run to give the Lady Trojans a 31-20 lead. The Nettes, would answer by going on a 14-0 run to take a 34-31 lead. Hemmer, would end the run with a bucket to cut the lead to 1. Back to back threes from Caleigh Hoffard and Steinhauer, would give the Nettes a 40-33 lead heading to the fourth.

The fourth quarter would start with back to back baskets from Martin and Hollis to give the Nettes a 44-33 lead. A bucket by Vachtsevanos, would end the run and cut the lead to 9. A layup by Steinhauer, would bring the lead back to 11. The two teams would then trade three point baskets as the Nettes led it, 49-41. A basket by Steinhauer, would make it a 10 point game. Hemmer, would hit a three to cut the lead down to 7.

Martin, would step to the line and make a pair of free throws to give the Nettes a 53-44 lead. A late bucket by Maci Gillespie, would make it 53-46. The final from Jasper, Pickens 53 North Hall 46.

Leading scorers for the Nettes:

Ellison Steinhauer: 21 points

Bella Martin: 13 points

Bree Jewell: 6 points

Ellie Hollis: 4 points

Reagan Ludington: 4 points

Carleigh Hoffard: 3 points

Tania Rivera: 2 points

6-AAA Girls Basketball Standings:

Pickens: 7-0 (3-0)

White County: 8-2 (3-0)

Dawson County: 7-4 (2-1)

GAC: 7-3 (1-2)

Chestatee: 4-4 (1-2)

Lumpkin County: 4-4 (1-2)

North Hall: 4-4 (1-2)

Johnson, Gainesville: 0-8 (0-3)

The Nettes, will head into Holiday Tournament action for the rest of 2024 as they will participate in the War Lodge Invitational at Sequoyah High School on Friday, December 20th and Saturday, December 21st. First up for the Nettes, a match up against the Hiram Lady Hornets on Friday, December 20th. Tip off is set for 7:30 pm.