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.