Nettes to face Lady Wolves in 7-AAA Region Championship
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports February 16, 2024
Dahlonega, Ga — It was semifinal Thursday on February 15th as the Pickens Dragonettes took on the Dawson Lady Tigers for a spot in the 7-AAA Region Championship game. These two teams split their two regular season meetings with the home team getting the win on those occasions. Behind big games from Bella Hopkins and Caroline Mullins, the Nettes picked up a 67-45 win over the Lady Tigers.
The Lady Tigers, got things going to start the ball game with a three from Kindra Coker to give them an early lead. After a tough layup by Hopkins to cut the lead to 1, Morgan Chester and Abby Samples-Slaton would make back to back layups to stretch the lead to 7-2. A three by Hopkins would cut the lead to 7-5. After a bucket by Eva Bishop, the Nettes would go on an 8-0 run with Hopkins and Mullins to take the lead, 13-9.
A three by Samples-Slaton would cut the lead down to 1. The Nettes, would end the first quarter with a 5-0 run as Mullins made a layup, and Hopkins hit her second three to make it 18-12 going to the second quarter.
Hopkins, continued her offensive onslaught to begin the second quarter as she hit a three, and completed an and-1 play to make it 24-12. Bishop, broke what ended up being an 11-0 run by the Nettes with a basket to cut the lead to 10. The Nettes, would answer with an 8-0 run as Bella Martin would hit a three, then Ellison Steinhauer would make back to back layups and a free throw to make it 32-14.
A 4-0 run by Bishop and Chester would cut the lead down to 32-18. After a basket by Steinhauer, Chester would go on a 4-0 run to make it 34-22. Back to back threes from Hopkins closed out the first half as the Nettes took a 40-22 lead into the break.
Bishop, started the second half with a bucket to make it 40-24. Mullins would answer back with a layup of her own. After Steinhauer split a pair of free throws, Ava Roberson would get her name into the score book with a layup to make it 43-26. Hopkins, would then score her first points of the second half to make it a 19-point game. The two teams would then trade baskets as Martin would hit her second three to make it 52-32.
The Lady Tigers, would end the third quarter on a 6-0 run as Chester, Anna Ayers, and Heather Burt would help cut the lead down to 52-38 going to the fourth.
After a couple of fouls and turnovers by both teams, Steinhauer began the fourth quarter scoring with a three to make it 55-38. Hopkins, would then complete an and-1 to make it 58-38. Samples-Slaton, would end the 5-0 run with a bucket to make it 58-40. A 5-0 run from Martin would give the Nettes a 63-40 lead. A three by Coker would cut the lead to 63-43.
Mullins, would make back to back layups to make it 67-43. Chester, would score the final points of the game with a layup as the Nettes come away with the 67-45 victory.
Scorers for the Nettes:
Bella Hopkins: 27 points (5 threes)
Caroline Mullins: 16 points
Ellison Steinhauer: 13 points
Bella Martin: 11 points
The Nettes, will now turn their focus to Saturday, February 17th as they face off against the Wesleyan Lady Wolves for the 7-AAA Region Championship. Wesleyan defeated the White County Lady Warriors 87-55 to advance to the region title game. Tip off is set for 6 pm and will be played at Lumpkin.
Nettes move to 8-0 in battle of top 5 teams
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports December 13, 2023
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.