The PHS Dragons varsity basketball team made their way up to LaFayette last night to take on the LaFayette Ramblers in a 6-AAAA region game. LaFayette, came in with a record of 14-1 on the season, & one of the top teams in the region. Pickens, was looking to earn a split with the Ramblers during the season match ups.

In the opening quarter, both teams would find it difficult to find points as the defense for both teams played very well. LaFayette held the lead going to the 2nd, 13-8. In the 2nd, LaFayette, stretched it’s lead out slightly using a 15-9 quarter run, but Pickens still found itself very much in striking distance. The Ramblers, took a 28-17 lead into to break.

The 3rd quarter, was back and forth with both teams seeing the ball go in the hoop. Lafayette, outscored the Dragons 15-12, in a highly contested quarter, to take a lead of 43-29 into the 4th. In the 4th, the Ramblers used a 16-11 quarter run to seal the win, 59-40.

Leading the way for the Dragons were:

Seth Bishop: 12 points, 2 assists, 10 rebounds, & 1 steal

Zach Goss: 10 points, 1 assist, & 3 rebounds

Keinyuan Hooks: 5 points, 5 assists, 2 rebounds, & 3 steals

Joseph Gossett: 5 points, 2 assists, 2 rebounds, & 2 steals

Chase Simmons: 4 points, 1 assist, 6 rebounds, & 1 steal

Tucker Lowe: 3 points

Hunter Hermann: 2 points, 7 rebounds, & 2 blocks

Pickens, will return home to the Dragons Den to welcome their neighbors from up north, the Gilmer Bobcats on Friday Night. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30 pm.