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 […]
Read More »TeamFYNSports Player Of The Week For Game 3: Zach Goss Jr.
This weeks TeamFYNSports for game 3 of the 2017 season is Zach Goss Jr. Goss Jr tied reception & TD records against North Hall as he finished with 10 catches, 180 yards, & 4 TDs. Goss Jr has 23 catches, 427 yards, & 7 TDs in the first 3 games of the season. You […]
Read More »TeamFYNSports Player Of The Week For Game 2: Jay Jones
The TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for game 2 of the 2017 season is Jay Jones. Jones had 11 total tackles, 6 solo, 5 assisted, & 1 fumble recovery in the tough 39=28 loss to Pepperell.
Read More »#TeamFYNSports Player Of The Week Game 6: Hunter Hermann
This week’s #TeamFYNSports Player of the Week is Hunter Hermann. Hermann helped lead a Dragon defense that held the Southeast Whitfield offense, one of the top scoring offenses in the state, to just 21 points & forced 5 turnovers. Hermann collected a sack, as well as an interception on the night. So far, in 8 […]
Read More »Dragons Tied For Fourth In Region, Look To Seal Playoff Spot Next Week
This past Friday, the PHS Dragons varsity football team made the long trip up to Rossville to take on the num. 5 ranked team in 4-A, the Ridgeland Panthers. In recent meetings between these two teams, they have provided some heart stopping excitement for the fan bases & looked to have another good game this […]
Read More »Dragons Get Road Win Over Southeast Whitfield, Move To 2-0 In Region
Last night, the PHS Dragons varsity football team traveled north to take on the Southeast Whitfield Raiders in a crucial 6-AAAA region game. Pickens came in 3-2, & 1-0 in region play while Southeast Whitfield came in 5-1, & 1-1 in region play. This, was the Dragons first road game in about a month. […]
Read More »TeamFYNSports Sports Writer Player Of The Week: Robert Davis
This week’s #TeamFYNSports Sports Writer Player Of The Week is running back Robert Davis. The Junior had an impressive opening game last Friday against Chattahoochee on the road racking up 157 yards on the ground on 11 carries, scoring twice, & took a 94-yd kickoff return to the house. You can catch Mr. Davis and […]
Read More »Dragons Get Big Win On The Road In Season Opener
On Friday evening, the PHS varsity football team traveled to Alpharetta to take on the 6-A Chattahoochee Cougars in the 1st official game of the 2017 season. As you may recall, the Cougars came up to Jasper last year, as Pickens came away with a win their 49-19, their first against an “Atlanta” area school. […]
Read More »#TeamFYNSports Sports Writer Player Of The Week Game 4: Trevon Hawkins
This week’s #TeamFYNSports Sports Writer Player of the Week is Junior Trevon Hawkins. Hawkins was all over the field last Friday night against North Forsyth making plays on offense, defense, & special teams. Offensively, Hawkins had 23 yards rushing, 14 yards receiving, & 100 total return yards. He added 10 total tackles on defense. […]
Read More »Dragons Finish Non-Region 2-2, Focus In On Region Play In Two Weeks
On Friday, the PHS Dragons varsity football team hosted the North Forsyth Raiders of the 7-A classification in the final non-region game of the regular season. Last year, these two teams came down to the wire with North Forsyth pulling it out late. The Dragons, looked to build off of their come from behind win […]
Read More »Dragons Fall To 1-1 After Tough Defeat To Pepperell, Prepare For First Home Game
Last Friday, the Pickens Dragons varsity football team took to the road yet again. This time, to take on the 2-A Pepperell Dragons in the “Battle of the Dragons.” This game, was originally scheduled to take place at Pepperell High School, but due to field conditions, the game was moved to Berry College. These two […]
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