Jasper, Ga — The Pickens Dragonettes, were back in region play on Tuesday, January 13th as they welcomed the Johnson-Gainesville Lady Knights to the Dragons Den. The Nettes, were looking to bounce back after a tough loss to Fannin last Saturday and pick up some momentum heading into a big road game at GAC on Friday. The Nettes, were able to get everyone involved during this game as they would come away with a 69-17 win.

The Nettes, would start off fast in this one as Bree Jewell, Darbi Stanley, Skyler Lathem, and Ellison Steinhauer, would combine to go on a 17-0 run to open up the game. Taelor Carruth, would end the run with a put back lay up to get the Lady Knights on the board. Steinhauer and Tania Rivera, would combine to go on a 9-0 run to close out the first quarter as the Nettes led the Lady Knights, 28-2.

Emily Hernandez, would open up the second quarter scoring with a hook shot to make it 28-4. The Nettes, would then go on a 16-0 run powered behind Khloe Pruitt, Steinhauer, and Stanley. Carmen Castano, would end the run to make it 44-6. After trading buckets, Stanley and Steinhauer would end the first half on a 5-0 run. At the break, the Nettes led the Lady Knights, 51-8.

The second half would have shortened quarters. In the third quarter, the Nettes, would shutout the Lady Knights 8-0. Jewell and Caleigh Hoffard, would each hit a three. Lathem, would make her second layup of the game. Heading to the fourth quarter, the Nettes were ahead, 59-8.

Carruth, would start the scoring in the fourth quarter to make it 59-10. Aubrey Phelps, would get in on the scoring for the Nettes as she would hit a three to make it 62-10. Sophia Painter, would then split a pair of free throws to make it 63-10. After a three by Carruth, Quincy Flatt, would hit a three to make it 66-13. Flatt, would then split free throw attempts as the Nettes led it, 67-13.

After a basket by Arianna Flores, Elin Porio, would get a layup to go to make it 69-15. A final bucket by Carruth, would give us a final score of 69-17.

Leading scorers for the Nettes:

Ellison Steinhauer: 23 points

Bree Jewell: 11 points

Darbi Stanley: 11 points

Tania Rivera: 5 points

Quincy Flatt: 4 points

Skyler Lathem: 4 points

Caleigh Hoffard: 3 points

Aubrey Phelps: 3 points

Elin Porio: 2 points

Khloe Pruitt: 2 points

Sophia Painter: 1 point

6-AAA Girls Region Standings:

GAC: 10-5 (5-0)

Pickens: 9-7 (4-1)

Lumpkin County: 12-4 (3-2)

White County: 12-4 (3-2)

Dawson County: 11-5 (2-3)

North Hall: 9-6 (2-3)

Chestatee: 8-8 (1-4)

Johnson-Gainesville: 0-14 (0-5)

As mentioned earlier, the Nettes, will be back on the road on Friday, January 16th as they take on the GAC Lady Spartans. Tip off is set for 7 pm.