After the Nettes picked up a big win earlier, the Dragons looked to complete the varsity sweep over a Southeast Whitfield Raider team that recently took down reigning 6-AAAA region champs Lafayette not too long ago.

In the 1st, both teams found scoring, mainly inside the paint. After one, the Southeast Whitfield Raiders led the Dragons 21-17. In the 2nd, the Raiders started getting the tree ball to go down, but Pickens stayed within striking distance. Going into the half, Southeast Whitfield held a 44-34 lead.

The 3rd quarter scoring again was close as the two teams went back and forth. The Raiders, outscored Pickens 18-15, & held a 62-49 lead going to the 4th. Southeast Whitfield used a 14-6 4th quarter run, to take this one from the Dragons, 76-55.

Stats:

Seth Bishop: 18 points, 2 assists, 7 rebounds, 1 steal

Zach Goss: 10 points, 2 assists, 3 rebounds, 1 steal

Tucker Lowe: 9 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal

Brady Moore: 6 points, 1 assist, 1 steal

Alex Snelgrove: 4 points, 3 assists, 3 rebounds, 1 steal

Owen Moss: 2 points, 6 assists, 2 rebounds, 3 steals

Hayes Pickett: 2 points, 1 assist, 6 rebounds

Noah Sutton: 2 points

Pickens, will be back home on Thursday as they host the Lions of Christian Heritage in non-region action. Tip off scheduled for 7:30 pm.