After falling to the Madison Co. Red Raiders in their first game of the season, the PHS Dragons varsity baseball team looked to bounce back later that afternoon against the Red Devils of Jackson. Pickens got both great pitching, and great offense in this one. In the top of the 1st inning, starting pitcher […]
Read More »Dragons Fall To Red Raiders In Season Opener
Yesterday, the PHS Dragons varsity baseball season officially got underway with a pair of out-of-region games. The Madison County Red Raiders were the first opponent of the day for Pickens as they looked to start their season off on the right foot. West GA Baseball commit Tyler Garner took the mound for the Dragons […]
Read More »Dragons Season Comes To A Close At State Tournament
Last night, the PHS Dragons varsity basketball team traveled down to Atlanta to take on the #1 seed out of 6-AAAA, the Grady Grey Knights in the first round of the Boys 4A state tournament. This was the first appearance for the Dragons since 2012, and only the 2nd appearance since 2001, when they advanced […]
Read More »Dragons To Face Grady On Wednesday
Yesterday afternoon, the PHS Dragons varsity basketball team made their final trip of the week to Southeast Whitfield for the last day of the 7-AAAA Region Tournament. After falling to Cartersville on Friday, Pickens looked to secure 3rd in the region as they took on the Bruins of Northwest Whitfield. In the opening quarter, […]
Read More »Milner Repeats Now Two-Time State Champion
Yesterday, Junior PHS Wrestler Koby Milner added to his growing list of accomplishments when he captured his 2nd straight 4A State Wrestling title in the 106 lb division. To get that 2nd straight title however, Milner had to go through the best 4A had to offer. In his first round match up, Milner faced […]
Read More »Dragons To Face Northwest Whitfield For 3rd Place
Last night, the PHS Dragons varsity basketball team traveled once again to Southeast Whitfield for the 7-AAAA Region Tournament. This time, Pickens faced the #1 seeded Canes of Cartersville for a shot at a region championship, and a home state game in the 1st round. In the opening quarter, things did not get off […]
Read More »Dragons Upset Raiders Make State Tournament For The 6th Time
After getting past their 515, rival, the Gilmer Bobcats earlier in the day, the PHS Dragons varsity basketball team looked to earn a 4A State Tournament berth. It would not be easy as they had to battle the hosting school, the Southeast Whitfield Raiders for that bid. Pickens got momentum early as Joseph Gossett, […]
Read More »Nettes’ Season Comes To An End Have Eyes On The Future
Yesterday, the PHS Dragonettes varsity basketball team traveled to Southeast Whitfield for the 7-AAAA Region Tournament, looking for a 2nd straight state tournament appearance. To do that, they had to get past the #4 seed, and host school, Southeast Whitfield. These two teams split during the regular season. The rubber match, would be the most […]
Read More »Dragons Defeat Bobcats For The Fourth Time This Season
Yesterday, the PHS Dragons varsity basketball team traveled to Southeast Whitfield looking to do something practically unheard of: win two games in one day to make it to the state tournament. Due to the snow storm, Games were pushed back two days. Forcing four boys teams, (Pickens, Gilmer, Ridgeland, & LaFayette), the challenge of possibly […]
Read More »Nettes’ Defeat LaFayette One Win From State Tournament
Last night, PHS Dragonettes’ varsity basketball team traveled to Southeast Whitfield to take part in the opening round of the 7-AAAA Region Tournament. Pickens, came into the ball game as the #5 seed and needed two wins if they wanted to make it to state. First, they had to get past LaFayette. In the […]
Read More »Dragons Best Bobcats Rematch Set For Tuesday In Region Tournament
Last night, the PHS Dragons varsity basketball team hosted rival, the Gilmer Bobcats, in a make up game. The original game was unable to be played due to a power outage. Pickens needed a win and a Ridgeland loss to Heritage to secure the #5 seed in the region tournament next week. In the […]
Read More »Nettes’ Fall To Gilmer Will Face LaFayette On Monday
Yesterday, the PHS Dragonettes’ varsity basketball team hosted the Gilmer Lady Cats in a make up game that was postponed due to a power outage. The two teams had already played the first half prior to the outage, and we set to play the 2nd half with the Nettes’ ahead, 28-24. In the 3rd, […]
Read More »Dragons Fall To Panthers On Senior Night Host Gilmer On Thursday
Earlier tonight, the PHS Dragons varsity basketball team hosted the Panthers of Ridgeland in the most important region game of the season. Coming into the ball game, Pickens held the 5th spot in the standings at 4-8 while the Panthers came in a game behind at 3-9. Prior to the game, seniors Mgr. Tucker Green, […]
Read More »Nettes’ Sweep Ridgeland To Virtually Lock Up The 5th Seed
Earlier this evening, the PHS Dragonettes varsity basketball team hosted the Ridgeland Lady Panthers in a 7-AAAA region ball game. Coming into the game, Pickens were firmly in the 5th spot in the standings and looked to make that grip even tighter as they looked to get a repeat of their win in Rossville in […]
Read More »Milner Defends Region Title Five Others To Join Him For Sectionals At Gilmer
This past weekend, PHS Wrestling hosted the 7-AAAA Area Wrestling Tournament. This event was full of exciting action that did not disappoint. Several PHS wrestlers advanced to sectionals with their finishes at the Area Tournament. Wrestlers who qualified include: Kelton Gilbert (Alternate), Chase Millsap (Alternate), Jeffery Lillard, Joe Massey, Joseph Ferguson (3rd place), & […]
Read More »Dragons Get A Big Win In The Cage
Yesterday, the PHS Dragons varsity basketball team made the journey up 515 to battle their longtime bitter rival, the Gilmer Bobcats. As important as the rivalry is, adding in the region standing implications that came with this game made it that much more crucial for both teams. In the opening frame, both teams got […]
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