Nettes fall to Lady Warriors on the road

Cleveland, Ga — The Pickens Dragonettes, began a three game road trip on Friday, February 6th as they made the trip to take on the White County Lady Warriors. The Nettes, came into the game winners of five straight, and were looking to complete the in season sweep against the Lady Warriors. In what was a tough night all around for the road team, the Lady Warriors, were able to pick up a 36-18 win.

 

A 5-0 run by Kalynn Watkins to begin the game, would give the Lady Warriors an early lead. A running jumper by Ellison Steinhauer, would get the Nettes on the board and cut the lead to three. The Lady Warriors, would end the first quarter on a 7-0 run powered by Ella Kate Shedd as White County would take a 12-2 lead into the second quarter.

 

Shedd, would carry over her fast start into the second quarter as she would make it 14-2. Caleigh Hoffard, would snap a cold streak for the Nettes with a three to cut the lead to nine. After a series of fouls, Steinhauer, would split a pair of free throws as the Lady Warriors led it, 14-8. The Lady Warriors, would end the first half on a 4-0 run as they would lead the Nettes, 18-6 at the break.

 

Steinhauer, would get the second half going with a bucket to trim the lead to ten. A 5-0 run by the Lady Warriors, would stretch the lead out to 23-8. After a basket by Reagan Ludington, the Lady Warriors, would end the third quarter on a 5-0 run to make it 30-10 heading to the fourth.

 

Hoffard, would hit her second three of the game to begin the fourth quarter to cut the lead to 30-13. After a 4-0 run by the Lady Warriors, Ludington and Tania Rivera, would combine to go on a 5-0 run to make it 34-18. A late bucket by the Lady Warriors, would give us a final of 36-18.

 

6-AAA Girls Region Standings:

GAC: 16-7 (10-2)

Pickens: 14-9 (9-3)

White County: 18-5 (9-3)

North Hall: 14-9 (7-5)

Lumpkin: 15-8 (6-6)

Chestatee: 11-12 (4-8)

Dawson: 12-11 (3-9)

Johnson-Gainesville: 0-22 (0-12)

 

The Nettes, will look to rebound as the #2 seed in the upcoming region tournament, is still well within their grasp. The Nettes, will head to Gainesville to take on the Johnson Lady Knights on Tuesday, February 10th. Tip off is set for 6 pm.