Last night, the PHS Dragons varsity football team hosted the LaFayette Ramblers for Senior Night. Pickens, needed a win to stay in the thick of the playoff race coming down the stretch of the season. Prior to the game, the seniors from the football team, cheerleaders, & band were recognized for the contributions during their […]
Read More »‘Nettes Cap Off 2017 With Holiday Classic Champioship
In a late afternoon match up, the PHS Dragonettes varsity basketball team made their way up to Blue Ridge one last time to take on the host team, the Fannin Lady Rebels, in the Girls championship game for the 2017 Mountain Top Holiday Classic. These two teams met in November for the Thanksgiving Tournament title […]
Read More »‘Nettes Start Region Play In A Big Way
Last night, the PHS Dragonettes varsity basketball team hosted the Lady Ramblers of LaFayette in what was the region & home opener for Pickens. The ‘Nettes, fresh off their Thanksgiving Tip-Off Tournament title win last week in Fannin, came into this game at 4-0, looking to start region play off on the right foot. […]
Read More »Dragons Start Tip-Off Tournament With Win Over Rival Bobcats
Yesterday afternoon, the PHS Dragons varsity basketball team matched up with the Gilmer Bobcats in the first of three meetings during the season as they kicked off the annual Thanksgiving Tournament at Fannin High School. Pickens, was coming off a hard fought loss to Chestatee on Tuesday, while Gilmer looked to turn around a long […]
Read More »‘Nettes Winning Streak Ended By Lady Cats, Host Union On Tuesday
Last night, we had round three as the PHS Dragonettes varsity basketball team welcomed their rival, the Gilmer Lady Cats, to the Dragons Den for their 3rd meeting overall, & their 2nd region match up. Pickens, came into the game winners of 6 straight, & winners of the first two meetings with Gilmer earlier in […]
Read More »Dragons Come Up Just Short Against Ridgeland After A Hard Fought Game
This past Friday night, the PHS Dragons varsity basketball team hosted the Panthers of Ridgeland in a 6-AAAA battle. Both teams came into the game, needing a win as both were near the middle of the pack in the region standings. In the first, it was Ridgeland getting off to a quick start, but […]
Read More »‘Nettes Win Thanksgiving Tournament, Host LaFayette In Home Opener Tuesday
Last night, the PHS Dragonettes varsity basketball team headed to Fannin County High School for the third and final day of the Thanksgiving Tip-Off Tournament. Their opponent on this day, the Fannin Lady Rebels. Both teams won their games on Saturday & Monday, so this game would determine the winner of this annual round robin […]
Read More »Dragons Fall To Bruins, Head To Ridgeland Next Week
Last night, the PHS Dragons varsity football team hosted the Northwest Whitfield Bruins in a crucial 6-AAAA region game. With a win, Pickens, would hold 2nd place by itself. Before the game, there was a moment of silence to honor the late players the team has lost this year, Jordan Simonds, & Shawn Mask. Their […]
Read More »Dragons Fall In Close Double Overtime Battle With White County, Resume Region Play On Friday
We had early afternoon basketball today as the PHS Dragons varsity basketball team traveled up to Fannin for the 2nd day of the 2017 Mountain Top Holiday Classic. This time, the Dragons would be facing the White County Warriors. In the first, both teams seemed to be evenly matched as both squads found success […]
Read More »Slow Starts Hinder ‘Nettes In Loss To Union
Last night, the PHS Dragonettes varsity basketball team traveled up to Blairsville to take on the Union Co. Lady Panthers in non-region action. Pickens, looked to get back on the winning track after a tough game Monday night against Northwest Whitfield. The 1st quarter, started with the Lady Panthers jumping out to a quick […]
Read More »Dragons Fall In The 1st Round Of The State Playoffs To Cartersville
This past Friday, on a cool, brisk evening, the PHS varsity football team travled down to Cartersville to take on the top seed from region 5, the Cartersville Purple Hurricanes in the first round of the GHSA 4-A State football playoffs. This would be the 21st meeting all time between the two schools. Pickens, […]
Read More »‘Nettes Advance To Sweet 16 After Win Over Troup County
Last night, in front of a packed house inside the Dragons Den, the PHS Dragonettes varsity basketball team hosted the Troup County Lady Tigers in a 1st round match up in the 4-A Girls State Basketball Tournament. This marked the 1st home state basketball game for PHS since ’99-’00. Pickens came in as the #2 […]
Read More »Despite Furious 2nd Half Comeback, Dragons Fall To Southeast Whitfield
It was Friday Night basketball last night as the Dragons began their 2018 portion of the schedule by hosting the Southeast Whitfield Raiders in a region match up. Coming into the game, both teams were in a similar situation as far as region standings go, & a win would be a big step for either […]
Read More »#TeamFYNSports Player Of The Week For Game 7: Robert Davis
This week’s #TeamFYNSports Player of the Week is Junior running back Robert Davis. Davis, ran for 165 yards on 19 carries & scored three rushing touchdowns. Davis also added 19 receiving yards & 24 yards on one kick off return for a total of 208 offensive yards. This is Robert Davis’ 2nd Player of the […]
Read More »#TeamFYNSports Sports Writer Player Of The Week For Game 5: Jacob Brumby
This week’s TeamFYNSports Sports Writer Player of the Week is Senior QB Jacob Brumby. Brumby helped lead the Dragons to a 62-0 win over rival Gilmer last Friday. Brumby went 14-16 for 231 yards & 2 TD’s in just one half of play. So far on the season, Brumby has thrown for 1,278 yards & […]
Read More »Record Night, Late Defensive Stop Gives Dragons Win Over Trojans
Last night, the PHS Dragons varsity football team hosted the North Hall Trojans out of 3-A in the first home game for the Dragons in the 2017 season. These two schools played each other last year in Gainesville, where the Trojans pulled out a close 16-8 win over Pickens. Much like their game with Pepperell […]
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