Jasper, Ga — It was a battle of top 5 teams in 3A on Tuesday, December 12th as the Pickens Dragonettes hosted the Dawson Lady Tigers in a big time 7-AAA match up. The Nettes, came into the game 7-0, 1-0 in 7-AAA, and #4 in 3A. The Lady Tigers, came into the game 6-2, 2-0 in 7-AAA, and #5 in 3A. Prior to the game, the Nettes recognized Caroline Mullins on surpassing 1,000 career points on November 28th against Fannin. The Nettes, used an intense defensive effort and had several players step up as they defeated the Lady Tigers, 68-41.

The first quarter started out slow for both teams. Things eventually got going and it was back and forth for the majority of the quarter. The Nettes, pulled away just a bit as they would hold a 17-10 lead going to the second quarter. Mullins, Ellison Steinhauer, Brylee Deering, and Reagan Ludington all scored for the Nettes. Maddie Siuta, Kindra Coker, and Eva Bishop got in the score book for the Lady Tigers in the first quarter.

In the second quarter, the Nettes extended their lead outscoring the Lady Tigers 14-9 in the frame. Deering, led the scoring in the quarter with 7 points. Ludington and Emery Steinhauer followed with 3, Ellison Steinhauer had 2, and Mullins made two free throws. Bishop led Dawson with 3 points off of three free throws, Coker, Abby Slaton, and Anna Ayers all had 2 points. At the half, the Nettes led 31-19.

The third quarter, was the closest quarter of the game as the Nettes just outscored the Lady Tigers 11-10. Ayers, led the way in the quarter with 6 points. Ellison and Emery Steinhauer led the way for the Nettes with 5 points and 3 points respectively. Bella Hopkins scored 2 points and Deering made a free throw for the Nettes. Bishop and Ava Roberson scored 2 for the Lady Tigers. Going to the fourth, the Nettes led, 42-29.

In the fourth quarter, the Nettes exploded offensively. Led by what had been a fierce defense throughout the game, the Nettes poured in 26 points in the fourth to help secure the win. Ellison Steinhauer led the way in the fourth with 9 points. Mullins with 6, Hopkins, Ludington, and Emery Steinhauer all with 3 points. Deering chipped in 2 points.

For the Lady Tigers, Coker led the way with 3 points, Ayers, Bishop, Morgan Chester, and Siuta all had 2 points. Ramsey Smith split a pair of free throws. Final from Jasper, Nettes 68 Lady Tigers 41.

Scorers for the Nettes:

Ellison Steinhauer: 20 points

Caroline Mullins: 15 points

Brylee Deering: 13 points

Emery Steinhauer: 9 points

Reagan Ludington: 6 points

Bella Hopkins: 5 points

Scorers for the Lady Tigers:

Anna Ayers: 10 points

Eva Bishop: 9 points

Kindra Coker: 8 points

Maddie Siuta: 7 points

Morgan Chester: 2 points

Abby Slaton: 2 points

Ramsey Smith: 1 point

7-AAA Region Standings:

Pickens: 8-0 (2-0)

Wesleyan: 9-1 (2-0)

Dawson: 6-3 (2-1)

White County: 9-1 (1-1)

Gilmer: 3-5 (1-2)

Lumpkin: 3-5 (1-2)

West Hall: 0-9 (0-3)

Next up for the Nettes, another 7-AAA match up at home. This time, against the Lumpkin Lady Indians. Tip off is set for 6 pm on Friday, December 15th.