Jasper, Ga — The AAAA State Softball Tournament began on Wednesday, October 14th as teams around the state began their journey to Columbus. The Pickens Dragonettes, came in as the #8 seed having won the 6-AAAA region title. They welcomed their region foe and 25th seeded Dawson Lady Tigers to Dunn Field for a doubleheader. […]
Read More »Dragons go toe to toe with Warriors
Jasper, Ga — It turned into a windy and rainy night on Friday, October 9th as the Pickens Dragons took on the White County Warriors in a battle of teams atop the 6-AAAA standings. The Dragons, came in with a 2-4 overall record and a 1-0 record in region play. The Warriors, came in with […]
Read More »Dragons open region play with road win
Gainesville, Ga — With the non-region schedule behind them, the Pickens Dragons turned their attention to 6-AAAA play as they traveled to Gainesville to take on the Chestatee War Eagles on Friday, October 2nd. Both teams were coming off of a bye and were looking to get region play started off on the right foot. […]
Read More »Nettes open new era in style
Jasper, Ga — A new era for Nettes sports has begun. The Pickens Dragonettes flag football team has officially opened up their first season as a team. On Wednesday, September 16th, the Nettes traveled to Collins Hill High School to take on both Collins Hill and Berkmar High School. The Nettes, would come away with […]
Read More »Dragons wrap up non-region schedule
Adairsville, Ga — The Pickens Dragons, were on the road on Friday, September 18th as they took on the Adairsville Tigers in the final tune up before region play begins in two weeks. Both the Dragons and the Tigers were coming off losses last week and were looking to get back on track. The Tigers, […]
Read More »Dragons take on Broncos in first time meeting
Jasper, Ga — It was a day of remembrance as the Pickens Dragons welcomed the East Forsyth Broncos to Dragon Stadium on Friday, September 11th. This marked the first time these two teams have ever met on the football field. The Broncos, came in with a perfect 3-0 record while the Dragons, came in riding […]
Read More »Dragons pick up road win against Rebels
Blue Ridge, Ga — A 515 battle took place on Friday, September 4th as the Pickens Dragons took on the Fannin County Rebels in non-region action. Both teams, were coming off of losses last week. The Dragons, were looking for their first win of the early season. A back and forth second half saw the […]
Read More »Dragons battle former region foe in home opener
Jasper, GA — The Pickens Dragons were home for the first time during the 2026 season as they welcomed former region foe, the Lumpkin Indians, to Dragon Stadium. The Dragons, were coming in looking to bounce back after a tough loss to North Cobb Christian. The Indians, were looking to build off of a back […]
Read More »Dragons fall in high scoring season opener
Kennesaw, Ga — No more scrimmages as it was time to kick off the 2026 regular season for high school football for many teams across the state of Georgia on Friday, August 21st. Two of those teams being the Pickens Dragons, and the hosting North Cobb Christian Eagles. This one had a lot packed into […]
Read More »Rice named Georgia Player of the Year
Jasper, Ga — The postseason honors keep rolling in for Pickens Dragons star pitcher AJ Rice. After being named to the Atlanta Braves 400 Club High School All-Star Team, Georgia Dugout Club All-State First Team, and the NHSBCA (National High School Baseball Coaches Association) All-American Team, the Auburn commit has been recognized as the Player […]
Read More »At last the Dragons are state champs
Columbus, Ga — The Pickens Dragons and the Troup County Tigers were back at it on Monday, May 25th as they battled in game three of the 3A State Championship series to crown a winner. The two teams proved during the three game set, that they were evenly matched. A masterful performance from starter Everett […]
Read More »3A State Baseball Championship comes down to series finale
Columbus, Ga — On Saturday, May 23rd, for the first time in school history, a boys team at Pickens High School was competing for a state championship. It had been since the 1973-74 state champion Nettes team that a team from Pickens, made it to the state championship game/series. The Pickens Dragons, took on the […]
Read More »Dragons punch ticket to first ever state championship
Calhoun, Ga — For the first time since the tournament started, the Pickens Dragons, were on the road as they made their way to Calhoun to begin a three game series with the Yellow Jackets on Thursday, May 14th. The winner, would punch their ticket to Columbus and the 3A State championship. The Dragons, behind […]
Read More »Dragons advance to Final Four for second straight year
Jasper, Ga — On Thursday, May 7th, for the first time in school history, a boys team hosted an Elite Eight match up as the Pickens Dragons took on the West Laurens Raiders in a best of three series. The Dragons, came into the series as the #3 seed, while the Raiders came into the […]
Read More »Diamond Dragons advance to Elite Eight
Jasper, Ga — On Thursday, April 30th, the Pickens Dragons, were back at Dunn Field as they took on the Adairsville Tigers in the Sweet 16 of the AAA State Baseball Tournament. The Dragons, advanced after sweeping Cairo last week. The Tigers, advanced after sweeping Douglass-Atlanta. The Dragons, behind a pair of complete game shut […]
Read More »Dragons sweep Cairo to advance to Sweet 16
Jasper, Ga — The GHSA AAA State Baseball Tournament, began on Friday, April 24th as the #3 seeded Pickens Dragons, took on the #30 seeded Cairo Syrupmakers in a best of three series to open up the tournament. The two teams would play a doubleheader at Dunn Field. The Dragons, would come away with a […]
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