Last night, the PHS Dragonettes varsity basketball team hosted the Lady Bruins of Northwest Whitfield. Pickens, came into the game 3rd in the region while the Lady Bruins came in tied for 1st with Heritage, and ranked 10th in the 4A poll.

The first quarter started out back and forth with both teams feeling one another out. Northwest Whitfield took the lead by the end of the quarter 22-8. The Lady Bruins added to their lead in the 2nd quarter by using a 13-6 run. Northwest Whitfield found themselves ahead at the half, 35-14.

In the 3rd, the Lady Bruins used a 21-10 quarter run. They led the way going to the 4th, 56-24. In the 4th, both teams scored 7 points each. Northwest Whitfield took this one, 63-31.

Leading the way for the Nettes’ were:

Mackenzie Hampton: 9 points, 1 assist, & 6 rebounds

Ashley Nelson: 5 points, & 5 rebounds

Madison McClure: 4 points, 2 assists, & 3 steals

Autumn Young: 3 points, 1 assist, 3 rebounds, & 3 steals

Shelby Cook: 3 points, & 3 rebounds

Kaitlin Redman had 2 points, 1 assist, & 7 rebounds, & McKenna Kemp had 2 points, & 2 rebounds.

The Nettes now find themselves tied for 4th in the region with their next opponent, the Southeast Whitfield Lady Raiders. Pickens will travel to take on the Lady Raiders looking for the regular season sweep. Tip off is scheduled for 7 p.m.