Yesterday afternoon, the PHS Dragonettes varsity basketball team hosted the Adairsville Lady Tigers inside the Dragons Den for non region action, coming off of a big win against their rival Gilmer, Pickens looked to continue building momentum heading into a busy week next week.

In the 1st, it took a bit for both teams to get going with the early tip. The ‘Nettes were able to take a 10-7 lead going to the 2nd. In that 2nd quarter, the offense for both schools found success more often. Pickens, used an 18-16 quarter advantage to take a 28-23 lead into the half.

In the 3rd, The Lady Tigers made a run getting back into the game. Adairsville used an 18-17 quarter run to cut the ‘Nettes lead to 45-41 going to the 4th and final quarter. In the 4th, a total of 48 points were scored between the two teams. Pickens used a 28-21 quarter run, and hit free throws to get the win, 72-62.

Leading the way for the ‘Nettes were:

Autumn Young: 16 points, 1 assist, & 1 steal

Mykenzie Weaver: 15 points, & 2 rebounds

Shelby Cook: 11 points, 1 assist, 4 rebounds, & 1 steal

Torie Williams: 8 points, 2 assists, 2 rebounds, & 2 steals

Mackenzie Hampton: 5 points, 1 assist, 1 rebound, 1 steal, & 1 block

Taylor Wigington: 4 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds, & 1 steal

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

Ashley Nelson: 4 points, 2 assists, 6 rebounds, & 1 steal

Tessa Duncan: 3 points, 1 assist, & 1 rebound

Allie Stephens: 2 points, 1 assist, & 5 rebounds

These same two teams will meet again on Tuesday evening. This time, it’ll be in Adairsville as this game will start a road trip week for the ‘Nettes. Tip off scheduled for 6 p.m.