Dragons finish regular season undefeated
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports February 8, 2025
Jasper, Ga — On Friday, February 7th, the Pickens Dragons, had a chance to do something no other Dragon team had done before them. Finish the regular season undefeated. They would accomplish that goal, if they defeated the Dawson Tigers. The Dragons, came into the game 24-0 overall and 13-0 in 6-AAA play. The Tigers, came into the game 8-16 overall and 5-8 in 6-AAA play. The Dragons, behind a big run to begin the game, picked up the win, 92-52.
The Dragons, would start off fast in the first quarter as they opened up the game with a 14-0 run. Dodge Davis, Brock Barton, Caleb Lanford, and Parker Davis all contributed to the run. After Mason Harvey split a pair of free throws, Dodge Davis, would hit a three to make it 17-1. Samuel Glover, would then go on a 5-0 run to make it 17-6. Lanford, would respond with a 5-0 run of his own to stretch the lead out to 22-6.
After both teams would trade baskets, Barton and Jamin Martin, would end the first quarter with a 7-0 run to make it 31-10 heading to the second quarter.
The Tigers, would begin the second quarter by going on a 7-0 run to cut the lead down to 31-17. Jack Ledbetter, Landon Lee, and Gunnar Weaver would combine for the run. The Dragons, would counter with their own 7-0 run as Martin, Lanford, and Aiden Mumaw would help stretch the lead out to 38-17. Ledbetter and Garrett Matthews, would then go on a short 4-0 run to make it 38-21.
The remainder of the first half saw the Tigers outscore the Dragons, 9-8 as Pickens would take a 46-30 lead into the break.
The Dragons, would start the second half by going on a mini 4-0 as McCord Purdy made a pair of free throws and Parker Davis would make a layup to give Pickens a 50-30 lead. After Cayson Chester split a pair of free throws, Dodge Davis and Purdy would make back to back baskets to make it 54-31. Later on in the quarter, the Dragons, would go on another 14-0 run to make it 70-35. A bucket by Jed Morris, would end the run and make it 70-37.
The Dragons, would close out the third quarter on a 7-2 run to make it 77-39 heading to the fourth quarter.
Dodge Davis, would open the fourth quarter with a three to make it 80-39. After Chester made a pair of free throws, the Dragons, would go on a 5-0 run to make it 85-41. After both teams traded 4-0 runs, the Tigers, would combine for a 7-0 run to make it 89-52. A late three by Brody Bryant, would give the Dragons a 92-52 lead. The Dragons, would run out the rest of the clock as they made history finishing the regular season 25-0.
Leading scorers for the Dragons:
Jamin Martin: 23 points
Dodge Davis: 18 points
Brock Barton: 13 points
McCord Purdy: 11 points
Caleb Lanford: 10 points
Parker Davis: 7 points
Brody Bryant: 3 points
DJ Mitchell: 3 points
Montego Morgan: 2 points
Aiden Mumaw: 2 points
6-AAA Boys Region Tournament Quarterfinal games:
#8 Johnson-Gainesville vs #1 Pickens
#7 Chestatee vs #2 GAC
#6 White County vs #3 Lumpkin
#5 Dawson vs #4 North Hall
The boys side of the 6-AAA Region Tournament will take place at Pickens High School next week starting on Wednesday, February 12th. The Pickens Dragons, will take on the Johnson-Gainesville Knights at 8:30 pm.
Dragons defeat Bulldogs at Longhorn 5-Star Classic
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports February 1, 2025
Milton, GA — The Pickens Dragons, were selected to take part in a showcase called the Longhorn 5-Star Classic on Saturday, February 1st. There were teams from Georgia, North Carolina, Illinois, and New York in this showcase. The Dragons, were paired up with fellow Georgia team, the North Gwinnett Bulldogs. The Dragons, came into the game with an overall record of 22-0. The Bulldogs, came into the game with a record of 6-17. The Dragons, had three score in double figures as they defeated the Bulldogs, 75-46.
Much like their game on Friday night, the Dragons started quickly after the opening tip as McCord Purdy found Dodge Davis for the three. It was the Davis brothers show early on as they would combine for the first 12 points of the game. Purdy, would join in with a layup to make it 14-0. Max Patterson, would put an end to the run with a layup to make it 14-2.
Brock Barton and Parker Davis, would then combine for a 5-0 run to make it 19-2. After Patterson split a pair of free throws, Caleb Lanford, would be on the receiving end of a nice pass from Purdy for the open layup to make it 21-3. A bucket by Patterson, would make it 21-5. The Dragons, would close the first quarter on a 5-0 run as they would lead the Bulldogs, 26-5 heading to the second quarter.
Parker Davis, would begin the second quarter with a basket to make it 28-5. A layup from Micah Jones, would cut the lead to 28-7. Lanford and Jones, would then trade three point buckets as the Dragons led it, 31-10. The Dragons, would then go on a 15-0 run including hitting three straight threes to stretch the lead out to 46-10. Joseph Young, would close out the first half scoring with a layup as the Dragons would go into the half with a 46-12 advantage.
Lanford and Purdy, would start the second half by making back to back baskets to make it 50-12. The Bulldogs, would then go on a 5-0 run as Young would make another layup, and Chauncey Davis Jr, would hit the teams first three to make it 50-17. After a layup by Parker Davis, the Bulldogs, would go on another 5-0 run as Patterson would make a layup and JJ Gallagher would hit a three to make it 52-22.
Jamin Martin, would get in on the action with a basket to make it 54-22. Patterson and Young, would then make back to back layups to cut the lead down to 54-26. Parker Davis, would then make back to back layups to stretch the lead back out to 58-26. Both teams, would trade buckets the rest of the third quarter as the Dragons led it, 61-28 heading to the fourth.
Jeremy Adeosun, would drive in for the layup to begin the fourth quarter scoring. After Parker Davis responded with a layup of his own, Adeosun, would split a pair of free throws to make it 63-31. Dodge Davis, would split a pair of free throws as well as the Dragons led it, 64-31. After Camron Milom made a layup, Aiden Mumaw would make a pair of free throws to give the Dragons a 66-33 lead.
Gallagher, would hit his second three of the game to make it 66-36. Mumaw, would then find an open Montego Morgan for the jumper to make it 68-36. That would start what would become a 7-0 run as the Dragons extended their lead to 73-36. The Bulldogs, would counter with a 10-0 run to make it 73-46. Martin, would get collect a late offensive rebound for the put back as the Dragons picked up the win, 75-46.
Scoring leaders for the Dragons:
Parker Davis: 24 points
Caleb Lanford: 16 points
Dodge Davis: 15 points
McCord Purdy: 7 points
Jamin Martin: 4 points
Aiden Mumaw: 4 points
Brock Barton: 3 points
Montego Morgan: 2 points
With the win, the Dragons improve to 23-0. They have two more regular season games left before the region tournament. First up, a match up against the Johnson-Gainesville Knights on Tuesday, February 4th. It will be Senior Night. Tip off is set for 7:30 pm.
Dragons open 2025 with big region win
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports January 3, 2025
Cleveland, Ga — On Friday, January 3rd, the Pickens Dragons made the drive up to Cleveland to take on the White County Warriors in a 6-AAA match up to begin the 2025 portion of the schedule. The Dragons, came into the game a perfect 12-0 on the season and 3-0 in region play. While the Warriors came into the game at 3-9 overall, they held a 2-1 record in region play. Behind a big performance from Dodge Davis, the Dragons, kept their hot streak rolling with a 73-35 win.
The Dragons, began the first quarter by going on a 14-0 run. Caleb Lanford, and Dodge and Parker Davis contributed to the big run. Dawson Oliver, would end the run with a floater to make it 14-2. Dodge Davis and McCord Purdy, would then hit back to back threes to make it 22-2 Dragons heading to the second quarter.
Purdy, would start the second quarter with a layup to make it 24-2. Tripp Nix, would then connect on the first three pointer of the night for the Warriors to make it 24-5. After a three by Lanford, Nix, would make another three to make it 27-8. The Dragons, would then knock down 8 straight three pointers as Dodge Davis would hit seven of the eight. His brother Parker, would make the other one to make it 51-8.
Oliver, would put an end to the run with a pair of free throws. Parker Davis, would make a layup to make it 53-10. Oliver, would make another pair of free throws to close the first half as the Dragons led it, 53-12.
Dodge Davis, began the second half with a layup to stretch the lead to 55-12. After a three by Cohen Michaud, Brock Barton, would answer with a three of his own. After both teams traded baskets, the Dragons, would go on a 7-0 run to close out the third quarter as they led it, 68-20.
Purdy, would open the scoring in the fourth quarter by splitting a pair of free throws to make it 69-20. After a bucket by Nix, the Dragons would go on a 5-0 run as Aiden Mumaw would make a layup, and Jamin Martin would hit a three to make it 74-22. The Warriors, would counter with their own 5-0 run to make it 74-27. After a three by DJ Mitchell would end the run, The Warriors, would go on another 5-0 run to make it 77-32.
A floater by Martin, would end the run and make it 79-32. A three by Nix, would be the final scoring of the game by either team as the Dragons, come away with the 79-35 victory.
Leading scorers for the Dragons:
Dodge Davis: 37 points: (9 threes)
McCord Purdy: 12 points
Parker Davis: 11 points
Caleb Lanford: 6 points
Jamin Martin: 5 points
Brock Barton: 3 points
DJ Mitcherll: 3 points
Aiden Mumaw: 2 points
6-AAA Region Standings:
Pickens: 13-0 (4-0)
Lumpkin: 9-6 (3-1)
GAC: 10-4 (3-1)
North Hall: 8-6 (2-2)
White County: 3-10 (2-2)
Chestatee: 2-13 (1-3)
Dawson: 4-11 (1-3)
Johnson-Gainesville: 1-9 (0-4)
The Dragons, will be right back on the court on Saturday, January 4th as they take on the Coahulla Creek Colts in the first home game of 2025. Tip off is set for 5:30 pm.
Dragons score 100 points in win against Trojans
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports December 14, 2024
Jasper, Ga — Much like the Nettes, it was the final home game of the 2024 portion of the season for the Pickens Dragons as they took on the Trojans of North Hall on Friday, December 13th. Both teams, were coming off big wins and the winner of this one would find themselves atop the 6-AAA standings. The Dragons, scored no less than 20 points in every quarter on their way to a 103-40 win.
The Dragons, started off the game with a quick bucket as Parker Davis won the tip, Brock Barton grabbed it, tossed it to Dodge Davis, who would score a tough basket to make it 2-0. A bucket by Cole Hulsey, would tie the game up at 2. After a basket by McCord Purdy gave the Dragons the lead, Hulsey, would go on a 4-0 run to make it 6-4 Trojans. A 10-0 run by the Dragons would give them a 14-6 lead. Hulsey, ended the run with a bucket to make it 14-8.
The Dragons, would then go on a 5-0 run to stretch the lead to 19-8. A pair of free throws by Hulsey, would cut the lead down to 9. The Dragons, would close out the first quarter on a 6-0 run as they led the Trojans, 25-10 heading to the second quarter.
The Trojans, would finally get someone other than Hulsey in the score book to begin the second quarter as Cole Brooks would make a layup to cut the lead to 25-12. A three pointer from Brock Barton, would make it 28-12. That would kickoff a 17-0 run by the Dragons as they led it, 42-12. A pair of free throws by Brooks, would make it 42-14. After a three pointer from Montego Morgan, the Trojans, would hit a late bucket to make it 45-16 at the half.
The second half started with Dodge Davis scoring back-to-back baskets to make it 49-16. A pair of free throws from Walker Vining, would make it 49-18. After a layup by Barton, Hulsey, would go on a 5-0 run to make it 51-23. Barton, would then complete an and-1 play to make it 54-23. Later on in the third, the Dragons, would go on a 12-0 run to stretch the lead out to 75-31. Max Young, would split a pair of free throws to make it 75-32 going to the fourth.
Dodge Davis, again got the scoring going as he opened up the fourth quarter with a bucket to make it 77-32. After Vining split a pair of free throws, the Dragons, would go on another 12-0 run to make it 89-33. A free throw make by Drew Cronan, would put an end to the run. After the two teams traded baskets, the Dragons would go on a mini 4-0 run to make it 96-36.
After Cronan again split a pair of free throws, A 7-0 run by the Dragons would make it 103-37. Cronan, would hit a late three pointer as the final score in this one would be Pickens 103 North Hall 40.
Scoring leaders for the Dragons:
Dodge Davis: 23 points
Brock Barton: 21 points
Parker Davis: 17 points
McCord Purdy: 13 points
DJ Mitchell: 8 points
Montego Morgan: 8 points
Caleb Lanford: 6 points
Jamin Martin: 4 points
Aiden Mumaw: 2 points
Caden Kirchoff: 1 point
6-AAA Boys Basketball Standings:
Pickens: 8-0 (3-0)
GAC: 6-3 (2-1)
North Hall: 5-3 (2-1)
Lumpkin: 5-4 (2-1)
Dawson: 3-6 (1-2)
White County: 3-6 (1-2)
Chestatee: 1-8 (0-3)
Johnson, Gainesville: 0-8 (0-3)
Much like the Nettes, the Dragons will end the 2024 portion of the schedule by taking part in a pair of tournaments. The first tournament, will be the War Lodge Invitational at Sequoyah High School where they will take on Alcovy and Seckinger. First up, Alcovy on Friday, December 20th. Tip off is set for 5:30 pm.
Dragons sink Raiders to move to 4-0
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports November 26, 2024
Jasper, Ga — The Pickens Dragons, took on the Raiders of Alpharetta on Monday, November 25th for Day two of the Pickens Thanksgiving Classic. The Dragons, would use a fast start to the game to propel them to a big win over the Raiders, 83-43.
The Dragons, got things going right at the beginning as a tip drill led to a wide open dunk for Dodge Davis. This would start a 12-0 run by the Dragons as Dodge Davis, Brock Barton, and Caleb Lanford would all score during the run. CJ Terry, would get the Raiders on the board after splitting a pair of free throws. After a pair of free throws from McCord Purdy, and a bucket by the Raiders, Lanford and Dodge Davis would combine for a 5-0 run to make it 19-3.
After a basket by Terry, Barton would hit a three to make it 22-5. A pair of free throws by Andrew Trembo would make it 22-7. Montego Morgan, would answer with a pair of free throws of his own. The Raiders, would then go on an 8-0 run to cut the Dragons lead down to 24-15. A three by DJ Mitchell, would make it 27-15 Dragons heading to the second quarter.
The Raiders, would start the second quarter on a 6-0 run after hitting back to back threes to make it 27-21. After both teams traded three point buckets, Lanford would go on a personal 5-0 run to make it 35-24. After a basket by the Raiders, the Dragons would go on an 11-0 run to stretch the lead out to 46-26. After Adam Bahhur, split a pair of free throws, Mitchell and Lanford would make back to back threes to give Pickens a 52-27 lead at the break.
Lanford, would stay hot to begin the second half as he hit a three. Dodge Davis, would follow that with a layup to make it 57-27. After George Bixby split a pair of free throws, Dodge Davis and Lanford would make back to back buckets to expand the lead out to 61-28. The two teams would then trade baskets as the Dragons led it, 63-31. Bahhur and Josh Johnson, would make back to back threes for the Raiders to cut the lead to 63-37.
The Dragons, would respond with a 10-0 run as they got four points each from Purdy and Jamin Martin. Dodge Davis would also contribute to the run to make it 73-37. After a basket by the Raiders, Martin would close out the third with a three to make it 76-39 Dragons heading to the fourth.
A shortened fourth quarter started with Morgan driving into the lane and finishing with a tough layup to make it 78-39. That would start a 7-0 run as Martin would make a jumper and Aiden Mumaw would connect on a three to make it 83-39. The Raiders, would end the game on a 4-0 run as the Dragons would come away with an 83-43 victory.
Leading scorers for the Dragons:
Caleb Lanford: 25 points
Dodge Davis: 17 points
Jamin Martin: 12 points
Brock Barton: 8 points
DJ Mitchell: 6 points
McCord Purdy: 6 points
Montego Morgan: 4 points
Aiden Muumaw: 3 points
Parker Davis: 2 points
The Dragons, will wrap up the Pickens Thanksgiving Classic on Tuesday, November 26th as they take on The King’s Academy Knights. Tip off is set for 7:30 pm.
Dragons lock up #2 seed for next week’s Region Tournament
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports February 10, 2024
Jasper, Ga — On Friday, February 9th, the Pickens Dragons hosted the West Hall Spartans for the final regular season game of the 2023-24 season. The Dragons, were also celebrating their two Seniors, Caymen Morgan and Nathan Wallace. Coming into the game, the Dragons were 17-7, and 8-3 in region play. The Spartans, were 6-17, and 2-9 in region play. Four Dragons scored in double figures as Pickens defeated the Spartans, 80-24.
The Dragons, began the ball game on a 14-0 run as Dodge Davis, Caleb Ledford, Parker Davis, and Senior Nathan Wallace all contributed to the run. Troy Smith, would end the run and get the Spartans on the board with a jumper just inside the free throw line. After Ledford split a pair of free throws, Teryk Tilley hit a three to make it 15-5. Ethan Clippard then drove the baseline for a layup to make it 15-7.
The Dragons, would close the first quarter with an 8-0 run as Parker Davis made a layup, and Hayden Jones and Ledford hit back to back threes. Going to the second quarter, the Dragons led the Spartans, 23-7.
The run that ended the first quarter, would continue into the second quarter as Dodge Davis 7 straight points to put the Dragons up, 30-7. Smith, would go on a 4-0 run to make it 30-11. A three by Dodge Davis would make it 33-11. That would kick off a 15-0 run to end the first half as Dodge Davis would hit another three, then Jamin Martin would connect on a three, then Wallace would hit his second three, then Martin would hit another one. Going into halftime, the Dragons were leading the West Hall Spartans, 45-11.
The Dragons, kept the threes flying to start the second half as McCord Purdy got in the score book with his first three of the game to make it 48-11. The Dragons, would go on to score 21 points in the third while holding the Spartans to just 4 points to increase their lead to 66-15 going to the fourth.
The fourth quarter began with Parker Davis making a layup to stretch the lead to 68-15. A layup by Karter Shields would make it 68-17. After a pair of free throws by Dodge Davis, Glenn Matiba, would make a layup to make it 70-19. The teams then traded threes as Purdy hit his 2nd three, then Landon Bennett answered with a three to make it 73-22. A 5-0 run by Dodge Davis and Martin would make it 78-22.
Another layup by Matiba would end the run and make it 78-24. A layup from Aiden Mumaw would be the final bucket of the game as the Dragons defeated the Spartans, 80-24.
Scorers for the Dragons:
Dodge Davis: 22 points
Caleb Lanford: 14 points
Parker Davis: 13 points
Jamin Martin: 12 points
McCord Purdy: 6 points
Nathan Wallace: 6 points
Hayden Jones: 5 points
Aiden Mumaw: 2 points
Final 7-AAA Boys Basketball Standings:
Gilmer: 16-8 (10-2) #1 seed
Pickens: 18 -7 (9-3) #2 seed
Lumpkin: 13-12 (6-6) #3 seed
Wesleyan: 11-14 (6-6) #4 seed
Dawson: 14-11 (6-6) #5 seed
White County: 7-18 (3-9) #6 seed
West Hall: 6-18 (2-10) #7 seed
The Gilmer Bobcats, by virtue of being the #1 seed, will get a bye and automatically earn a spot in the AAA State Tournament. The first round of the 7-AAA Region Tournament will take place at Pickens High School on Monday, February 12th. Wesleyan will take on Dawson at 4:30, Lumpkin will take on White County at 6, and Pickens will take on West Hall at 7:30.
Dragons advance to Marlin Christmas Classic Championship
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports December 30, 2023
Panama City, Florida — The Pickens Dragons are closing out 2023 and ringing in 2024 down in Panama City Beach, Florida participating in the Marlin Christmas Classic Tournament. Teams from Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, and even Kentucky are all competing in this three day tournament. On Thursday, December 28th, the Dragons took on St. Paul’s Episcopal High School (AL) and came away with a 79-38 win. On Friday, December 29th, the Dragons battled the host school, the Arnold Marlins (FL), and advanced to the finals with an 82-39 victory.
The first quarter started with the Dragons going on a 10-0 run as Parker and Dodge Davis made layups, and McCord Purdy and Hayden Jones made back to back three pointers. The Marlins, would cut the lead to 4 as Roman Howell would go on a personal 6-0 run to make it 10-6. The Dragons would counter with a 6-0 run of their own as Dodge Davis got the 3-point play the hard way, and Caleb Lanford hit a three to make it 16-6.
After a bucket by the Marlins and a free throw make by Parker Davis, Conner Chandler made a jump shot to cut the Dragons lead to 17-11. A 4-0 run by Jones and Jamin Martin made it 21-11 Dragons going to the second quarter.
Pickens, would really take over in the second quarter as they began the frame with a 5-0 run as Nathan Wallace made a three and Lanford made a layup to make it 26-11. After a pair of free throws by Howell ended the run, the Dragons would go on an 18-0 run to stretch the lead out to 44-13. Dodge and Parker Davis, Wallace, and Jones all contributed to the run. A pair of free throws by Chandler would end the run.
Parker Davis, ended the first half by making a layup and hitting the ensuing free throw to make it 47-15 Dragons going into the half.
Jones, started the second half with a layup to make it 49-15. Will Cotter, scored the first points of the second half for the Marlins with a layup to make it 49-17. After a three pointer by Purdy, the Marlins would go on a 5-0 run as Finn Lewis would hit a three, and Chandler would make a pair of free throws. The Dragons, would then go on a 9-0 run as Wallace made a three, and Dodge Davis and Purdy made baskets to make it 61-22.
After both teams traded buckets, Cam Jones made a layup just before the buzzer to make it 66-26 Dragons going to the fourth quarter.
Parker Davis, got the final quarter going with a layup to make it 68-26. After a three pointer by the Marlins Drew Moseley, the Dragons would go on a 5-0 run with Wallace hitting another three, and Parker Davis making a layup to give Pickens a 73-29 lead. Later on in the quarter, Chandler and Lewis would make back to back three pointers to make it 75-37. Montego Morgan and Wallace would also hit back to back threes to make it 81-37.
As the clock was running down, Howell would hit a pair of free throws and then Aiden Mumaw would split a pair of free throws to give the Dragons an 82-39 victory.
Scorers for the Dragons:
Parker Davis: 19 points
Nathan Wallace: 15 points (5 threes)
Dodge Davis: 13 points
McCord Purdy: 11 points
Hayden Jones: 9 points
Caleb Lanford: 7 points
Montego Morgan: 3 points
Cam Jones: 2 points
Jamin Martin: 2 points
Aiden Mumaw: 1 point
The Dragons, will take on the Jordan Christian Prep Seahawks in the RoMo Photo Bracket Championship game on Saturday, December 30th. The tip is set for 4:00 on Saturday afternoon, but that is subject to change.