Jasper, Ga — It was the final day of the Pickens Thanksgiving Classic on Monday, November 26th as the Pickens Dragonettes, took on the West Forsyth Lady Wolverines. Earlier games saw Sprayberry defeat Gilmer, and Mt. Bethel defeat Alpharetta. The Nettes, would get a big game from Senior Bella Martin, and continue their stellar defensive play to begin the season as they would defeat the Lady Wolverines, 66-42.

The first quarter began with Olivia Ham getting into the lane for a tough bucket to make it 2-0 Lady Wolverines. From then on it was all Nettes the rest of the quarter as a basket by Martin would start a 19-0 quarter run. Martin, Reagan Ludington, and Ellison Steinhauer would all contribute points to the run. Heading to the second quarter, Pickens led West Forsyth, 19-2.

The Lady Wolverines, would start the second quarter off on a 4-0 run as Ham and Maren Moskau would make back to back layups to cut the lead to 19-6. After a pair of free throws from Steinhauer, Averey Glaze would split a pair from the line. Glaze, would then connect on a make after a timeout, to cut the lead to 21-9. Ellie Hollis, would get a layup to go through contact to head to the line. Hollis, would complete the 3-point play to make it 24-9. That and-1 play would start a 9-0 run for the Nettes to close out the first half as Pickens would take a 30-9 lead into the break.

The third quarter, was jam packed with offense from both teams as Martin would get it started with a three to make it 33-9. After a bit of a back and forth between both squads, the Nettes would go on a 7-0 run as Skyler Lathem would dart through the lane for a layup, Martin would make a pair of free throws, and Bree Jewel would make a three to extend the Nettes lead to 47-17.

The Lady Wolverines, would respond with a 5-0 run as Ham would connect on a three, and Yasmeen Gaiter would make a bucket to cut it to 47-22. Martin, would then head to the line after sinking a tough layup. She would complete the and-1 to make it 50-22. The Lady Wolverines, would end the third quarter on a 6-0 run as they would make four straight free throws and a layup to close out the frame. Heading to the fourth, Pickens led it, 50-28.

Martin, would again begin the quarter scoring with a three to make it 53-28. The Lady Wolverines, would then go on an 8-0 run to cut the lead to 53-36. Tania Rivera, would put an end to the run with a nice layup to make it 55-36. Later on in the quarter, the Nettes would go on a 5-0 run as Kylee Bozeman would hit a three and Ludington would make a basket to stretch the lead to 66-40. A bucket by Ella Cowan would give us a final score of 66-42.

All Tournament Selections:

Bella Martin

Reagan Ludington

Tournament MVP:

Ellison Steinhauer

Scoring leader for the Nettes:

Bella Martin: 30 points

Ellison Steinhauer: 18 points

Reagan Ludington: 5 points

Ellie Hollis: 3 points

Kylie Bozeman: 3 points

Bree Jewel: 3 points

Skyler Lathem: 2 points

Tania Rivera: 2 points

The Nettes, will now rest and get prepared for 6-AAA play as they will host the Chestatee Lady War Eagles on Friday, December 6th. Tip off is set for 7 pm.