Nettes defeat Lady Jackets to advance to Elite 8
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports February 22, 2025
Jasper, Ga — It was time for the Sweet 16 as the Pickens Dragonettes, battled the Calhoun Lady Jackets on Friday, February 21st. The Nettes, defeated Howard on Wednesday, while the Lady Jackets, upset Oconee County on Tuesday to advance to this game. The Nettes, would use a 28-14 second quarter to take the lead and pull away as they defeated the Lady Jackets, 74-55.
The Lady Jackets, would begin the scoring in the first quarter after a lob pass to Jaylan Moore ended in a layup. Ellison Steinhauer, would get the Nettes on the board as she split a pair of free throws. Sa’Niah Dorsey, would pick up her first points of night to stretch the lead to 4-1. A jumper by Bella Martin, would cut the lead to one. A three by Allie Duke, would make it 7-3 Lady Jackets.
A 5-0 run by Steinhauer and Martin, would give the Nettes their first lead of the game at 8-7. A three by Kat Atha, would give the Lady Jackets a 10-8 advantage. A basket by Ellie Hollis, would tie the game up at 10. A three by Dorsey, would put the Lady Jackets ahead, 13-10. A late bucket by Steinhauer, would trim the lead to one heading to the second quarter.
Brylee Deering, would put the Nettes in front with a three to start the scoring in the second quarter. A layup by Dorsey, would tie the game at 15. Hollis and Steinhauer, would then combine for a 4-0 run to make it 19-15 Nettes. Atha, would cut the lead in half after hitting a pair of free throws. After a timeout by the Lady Jackets, the Nettes, would go on an 8-0 run to stretch the lead out to 27-17. The run included two three pointers from Tania Rivera.
Dorsey, would end the run with a three to make it 27-20. After a basket by Martin, Dorsey, would hit another three to make it 29-23. Rivera, would drive in for a layup to make it 31-23. Reagan Ludington, would then add a three pointer to make it 34-23. Dorsey, would then split a pair of free throws. The Lady Jackets, would collect the offensive rebound, and Dorsey would connect on a three to make it 34-27.
Rivera and Ludington, would hit back to back threes as the Nettes would take a 40-27 lead over the Lady Jackets heading into the break.
Hollis and Ludington, would begin the second half by going on a 5-0 to make it 45-27. A layup by Moore, would end the run and cut the lead to 45-29. Dorsey, would then add a pair of free throws to cut the lead to 14. Steinhauer, would get the bucket and the foul on the other end. She would hit the free throw to make it 48-31. A layup by Mori Henderson, would make it 48-33.
A basket by Steinhauer, would push the lead back to 17. After Atha split a pair of free throws, Martin, would hit a three to make it 53-34. After a bucket by Henderson, Bree Jewell, would be at the right place at the right time as she grabbed the offensive rebound for the put back to make it 55-36. Steinhauer, would nail a jumper just before the buzzer to give the Nettes a 57-36 lead heading to the fourth.
Hollis, would open up the fourth quarter scoring with a three to make it 60-36. Henderson and Steinhauer, would then trade baskets as the Nettes led it, 62-38. Duke, would complete an and-1 play to cut the lead down to 62-41. That would kick off what would end up being a 10-0 run to cut the lead to 62-48. Steinhauer, would end the run by getting the hoop and the harm to make it 65-48.
Deering, would add a three pointer to make it 68-48. A three by Henderson, would cut the lead down to 68-51. After Steinhauer split a pair of free throws, Dorsey, would make a layup to cut the lead to 69-53. Steinhauer, after being fouled several times in a row, would make three total free throws to stretch the lead out to 72-53. Dorsey, would then make another layup to make it 72-55.
A pair of late free throws from Steinhauer, would seal the win for the Nettes as they advance with a 74-55 victory.
Leading scorers for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 26 points
Bella Martin: 11 points
Tania Rivera: 11 points
Ellie Hollis: 9 points
Reagan Ludington: 9 points
Brylee Deering: 6 points
Bree Jewell: 2 points
The Nettes, will now turn their attention to the #8 seeded Jenkins Lady Warriors, who came from behind to beat the #9 seeded Jefferson Lady Dragons to advance to the Elite 8. No official date or time has been set for the game just yet, but it will either be played on Tuesday, or Wednesday of next week.
Nettes advance to AAA Sweet 16
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports February 20, 2025
Jasper, Ga — The AAA State Tournament for the Pickens Dragonettes, began on Wednesday, February 19th as they hosted the Howard Lady Huskies for a first round match up. The Nettes, came into the game as the #1 overall seed in the tournament. The Lady Huskies, came into the game as the #32 seed. After enduring a slow start shooting wise to begin the game, the Nettes, pulled away from the Lady Huskies to pick up a 68-22 win.
It took a little bit for the Nettes to get going in the first quarter, but when they did, they would go on an 8-0 run as Bella Martin and Brylee Deering would combine for the run. Kristen Hines, would get the Lady Huskies on the board just before the end of the first quarter as she would bank in a three. Heading to the second quarter, the Nettes led the Lady Huskies, 8-3.
Alaysia Sutton, would get the scoring started in the second quarter as she would cut the lead down to two after a three. After both teams traded baskets, the Nettes, would go on a 9-0 run as Ellison Steinhauer, and Reagan Ludington, would combine for the run to make it 23-10. A bucket by Sakaria Coleman, would put an end to the run and cut the lead down to 11.
The Nettes, would respond with a 10-0 run as Ellie Hollis, Martin, and Steinhauer all contributed to the run to make it 33-12. A late basket by Sutton, would close the first half with the Nettes leading the Lady Huskies, 33-14.
Hollis, would begin the second half with a three to make it 36-14. After a bucket by Hines, Martin and Ludington, would combine for a 5-0 run to make it 41-16. A layup by Coleman, would put an end to the run and make it 41-18. Bree Jewell, would then hit her first three of the night to stretch the lead out to 44-18. Steinhauer, would make a pair of free throws to make it 46-18.
After Amyah Moses split a pair of free throws, Steinhauer and Ludington, would close out the third quarter with a a 5-0 run to make it 51-19 heading to the fourth.
Steinhauer and Deering, would begin the fourth quarter by going on a 6-0 run to make it 57-19. A three by Coleman, would put an end to the run and cut the lead to 57-22. Jewell and Kylee Bozeman, would end the game on an 11-0 run as Jewell would hit back to back threes, and Bozeman, would make a jumper and a three to help seal a 68-22 win for the Nettes.
Leading scorers for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 23 points
Bella Martin: 11 points
Bree Jewell: 9 points
Brylee Deering: 7 points
Reagan Ludington: 7 points
Ellie Hollis: 6 points
Kylee Bozeman: 5 points
The Nettes, will turn their attention to Friday, February 21st as they host the Calhoun Lady Yellow Jackets in the Sweet 16. Calhoun, the #17 seed, defeated the #16 seed Oconee County on Tuesday to advance. Tip off is set for 7 pm.
Nettes advance to 6-AAA Championship
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports February 15, 2025
Jasper, Ga — It was Semifinal Friday on February 14th as four teams were vying for a spot in the 6-AAA Region Championship game. The earlier game saw the White County Lady Warriors, outlast the Chestatee Lady War Eagles to advance to the championship game. The Pickens Dragonettes, took on the GAC Lady Spartans. The Nettes, would lead throughout as they would pick up a 78-50 win.
The Lady Spartans, would get on the board early as Cobi Obi, would split a pair of free throws. Ellison Steinhauer, would also split a pair of free throws on the other end to tie the game at 1. The Lady Spartans, would then go on a 4-0 run as Obi and Dru Jeckewicz, made back to back layups to give GAC a 5-1 lead. Ellie Hollis and Steinhauer, would respond with back to back buckets to tie the game at 5.
After another basket by Jeckewicz, Bella Martin, would make a pair of free throws to once again tie the ball game. Asia Johnson, would put the Lady Spartans back in front with a layup. A three pointer by Steinhauer, would give the Nettes an 11-10 lead. After a three by Barri Newman, the Nettes, would go on a 6-0 run as Martin would hit a three, and make a jumper. Bree Jewell, would split a pair of free throws to make it 16-12.
A late bucket by Jeckewicz, would cut the lead down to 16-14 heading to the second quarter.
Steinhauer, would get the second quarter going with a three to make it 19-14. Jeckewicz, would answer with a three of her own to make it 19-17. A 4-0 run by Steinhauer and Tania Rivera, would stretch the lead to 23-17. After a layup by Obi, Rivera and Steinhauer, would again combine for another 4-0 run to make it 27-19. A three by Johnson, would cut the lead down to 27-22.
Steinhauer and Rivera, would again team up as they would combine to go on a 5-0 run to make it 32-22. Newman and Brylee Deering, would trade three point baskets to close out the first half as the Nettes would take a 35-25 lead into the half.
Johnson, would start the second half with a layup to cut the lead to 8. The Nettes, would then go on a 7-0 run as Deering would hit a three, Hollis would make a layup, and Martin would connect on a jumper to stretch the lead out to 42-27. Jaymee Carter, would split a pair of free throws to end the run and make it 42-28. Steinhauer and Martin, would then combine for an 8-0 run to make it 50-28.
The Lady Spartans, would score four straight points as Newman, would make a pair of free throws and Jeckewicz, would make a basket to cut the lead to 50-32. After a layup by Rivera, Johnson, would split a pair of free throws and then add a layup to make it 52-35. Steinhauer and Newman, would trade three point buckets to end the third quarter as the Nettes held a 55-38 lead heading to the fourth.
Rivera and Newman, would trade three pointers to begin the fourth quarter. Reagan Ludington and Rivera, would then combine for a 5-0 run to stretch the lead out to 63-41. After a bucket by Lizzy Hathaway, Rivera and Deering, would make back to back layups to make it 67-43. Johnson, would then hit a pair of free throws to make it 67-45. After a three by Martin, Carter, would split a pair of free throws to make it 70-46.
Steinhauer and Hollis, would then go on a 5-0 run to stretch the lead out to 75-46. After a layup by Johnson, Steinhauer, would make three of four free throws to make it 78-48. A late layup by Johnson, would make it 78-50. The Nettes, would punch their ticket to the 6-AAA Region Championship with a 78-50 win.
Leading scorers for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 29 points
Tania Rivera: 17 points
Bella Martin: 15 points
Brylee Deering: 8 points
Ellie Hollis: 6 points
Reagan Ludington: 2 points
Bree Jewell: 1 point
The Nettes, will now turn their focus to the 6-AAA Region Championship as they will take on the #2 seed in the tournament, the White County Lady Warriors on Saturday, February 15th. Tip off is set for 6 pm.
Nettes advance to 6-AAA Semifinals
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports February 12, 2025
Jasper, Ga — The girls side of the 6-AAA Region Tournament began on Tuesday, February 11th as teams were looking to officially punch their ticket to the State Tournament. The Pickens Dragonettes, the host team for the tournament, came into the tournament as the #1 seed. Their opponent, the Johnson Lady Knights, came into the tournament as the #8 seed. Earlier games saw GAC defeat Dawson, Chestatee defeat North Hall, and White County defeat Lumpkin. The Nettes, would get past the Lady Knights, 75-18.
The Nettes, would begin the game by going on a 16-0 run as all five starters Bella Martin, Reagan Ludington, Brylee Deering, Ellison Steinhauer, and Ellie Hollis all contributed to the run. A pair of free throws by Harbor Landers, would put an end to the run and make it 16-2. The Nettes, would then go on a 20-0 run as Martin, Tania Rivera, Steinhauer, and Bree Jewell would all score during the run.
A three by Elena Rhoads, would end that Nettes run and make it 36-5. A late three by Steinhauer, would give the Nettes a 39-5 lead heading to the second quarter.
A three by Ludington, would get the second quarter started to make it 42-5. After a layup by Landers, Jewell and Ludington, would go on a 6-0 run to make it 48-7. The Lady Knights, would then counter with a 5-0 run as Rhoads hit her second three of the game and Landers would follow with a layup to cut the lead to 48-12. The Nettes, would close out the first half on a 10-0 run as Ruby Flatt, Kylee Bozeman, Jewell, and Skyler Lathem would make it 58-12 at the break.
The second half would be shortened to 6 minute quarters. Landers, would begin the scoring in the third quarter with a bucket to make it 58-14. Flatt and Lathem, would then combine to go on a 7-0 run throughout the rest of the quarter as the Nettes, would take a 65-14 lead into the fourth.
Bozeman and Jewell, would begin the fourth quarter by going on a 5-0 run to make it 70-14. A pair of free throws by Taelor Carruth, would make it 70-16. Caleigh Hofford, would get into the score book with a layup to make it 72-16. Landers, would connect on another basket to make it 72-18. A late three pointer by Sophie Adams, would make it 75-18. The Nettes, would pick up the win, 75-18.
Leading scorers for the Nettes:
Bree Jewell: 16 points
Bella Martin: 9 points
Tania Riveria: 9 points
Ruby Flatt: 8 points
Reagan Ludington: 8 points
Ellison Steinhauer: 7 points
Kylee Bozeman: 4 points
Skyler Lathem: 4 points
Sophie Adams: 3 points
Ellie Hollis: 3 points
Brylee Deering: 2 points
Caleigh Hofford: 2 points
The Nettes, will now turn their attention to Friday, February 14th as they will take on the GAC Lady Spartans in a 6-AAA Region Tournament Semifinal game. The winner, will go on to face the winner of White County and Chestatee on Saturday, February 15th. Tip off for the Nettes and Lady Spartans is set for 7 pm.
Nettes sweep Lady Warriors to clinch #1 seed
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports February 1, 2025
Jasper, Ga — It was a rainy Friday night on January 31st as the Pickens Dragonettes, took on the White County Lady Warriors in a massive match up in 6-AAA. The Nettes, came into the game 19-2 overall and 10-1 in region play. The Lady Warriors, came into the game 17-5 overall and 9-2 overall. A win for the Nettes, would give them the #1 seed in the upcoming 6-AAA region tournament. A loss for the Nettes, would make them GAC fans on Tuesday. A clutch three by Bella Martin, would seal a big time win for the Nettes, 54-48.
After an early foul call on the Lady Warriors, Ellison Steinhauer would get the scoring started with a bucket to give the Nettes a 2-0 lead. A three pointer by Kylie Watkins, would give the Lady Warriors a 3-2 lead. Ellie Hollis, would then split a pair of free throws to tie the game at 3. Emma Lightsey, would go on a 5-0 run to give the Lady Warriors an 8-3 lead.
After Bella Martin and Kylie Watkins traded three point baskets, Steinhauer and Bree Jewell would end the first quarter by going on a 4-0 run. The Lady Warriors, would lead it, 11-10, heading to the second quarter.
Both teams would come out firing in the second quarter as they would go back and forth matching bucket for bucket. A layup by Steinhauer, would give the Nettes a 21-19 lead. The Lady Warriors, would then go on a 7-0 run to retake the lead, 26-21. The Nettes, would close out the first half with an 8-0 run as Steinhauer, Martin, and Ellie Hollis, would combine to give the Nettes a 29-26 lead at the break.
A basket by Steinhauer would begin the second half as she would stretch the lead out to 5. Kylie Watkins, would then get the layup through contact and complete the and-1 to cut the lead down to 2. Brylee Deering, would come away with the steal and score to make it a 4 point game. Steinhauer, would then hit a three to make it 36-29. After a bit of a back and forth, the Lady Warriors would end the third on a 4-0 run as the Nettes led it, 43-36.
A three pointer by Kylie Watkins would get things going in the fourth as she would cut the lead down to 4. A bucket by Steinhauer, would push the lead back to 6. Lightsey and Steinhauer, would then trade three point baskets as the Nettes continued to lead, 48-42. Later on in the quarter, Watkins, would cut the lead to 4 with a layup. The Lady Warriors, would then get a steal, but miss a layup attempt that would have cut the lead to 2.
After a couple of fouls, Martin, would line up a three at the top of the key and nail it to put the Nettes up 53-46. Steinhauer, would then split a pair of free throws to make it 54-46. Aslyn Burkett, would make a pair of late free throws as the Nettes would come away with the bug 54-48 win.
Leading scorers for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 26 points
Bella Martin: 15 points (5 threes)
Brylee Deering: 5 points
Ellie Hollis: 4 points
Bree Jewell: 2 points
Reagan Ludington: 2 points
6-AAA Girls Region Standings
Pickens: 20-2 (11-1) #1 seed
White County: 17-6 (9-3)
Chestatee: 16-7 (8-4)
Dawson: 14-9 (7-5)
GAC: 13-10 (6-6)
North Hall: 8-15 (4-8)
Lumpkin: 8-15 (3-9)
Johnson-Gainesville: 0-19 (0-12)
With the win, the Nettes have clinched the #1 seed in the 6-AAA region tournament. The tournament will begin on Tuesday, February 11th. Before we get to that though, the Nettes, will be back home on Tuesday, February 4th as they take on the Johnson-Gainesville Lady Knights in 6-AAA action. It’ll be a fun night as the Seniors will be honored. Tip off is set for 6 pm.
Second half bounce back helps Nettes sweep GAC
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports January 29, 2025
Norcoss, Ga — On Tuesday, January 28th, the Pickens Dragonettes made their way down to Norcross to take on the Lady Spartans of Greater Atlanta Christian School in a 6-AAA match up. Coming into the game, the Nettes, were 18-2 and 9-1 in region play. The Lady Spartans, were 11-9 and 4-5 in region play. With the Lady Spartans looking for the upset bid, Ellison Steinhauer would score a game high 31 points as she helped lead a big second half comeback. The Nettes, would get the win, 56-48.
The Lady Spartans got on the board first after a pair of free throws by Lizzy Hathaway. After a bucket by Stienhauer would tie it up, Hathaway, would hit a three to make it 5-2. Steinhauer, would come back with a layup to make it 5-4. Hathaway, would then hit another three to stretch the lead out to 8-4. Steinhauer, would then cut the lead in half with another basket to make it 8-6.
Dru Jeckewicz, would then split a pair of free throws to make it 9-6. A pair of free throws from Steinhauer, would cut the lead down to one. A bucket by Asia Johnson, would make it 11-8. The Nettes, would end the first quarter on a 5-0 run as Bella Martin would hit a three and Steinhauer would hit a jumper to make it 13-11 Nettes heading to the second quarter.
A basket by Barri Newman, would get the second quarter scoring started as she would tie the game at 13. A bucket by Steinhauer, would give the Nettes a 15-13 lead. Hathaway and Newman, would then go on a 5-0 run to give the Lady Spartans an 18-15 lead. Another Steinhauer basket, would cut the lead down to one. A layup by Jaymee Carter, would give the Lady Spartans a 20-17 lead at the half.
A 4-0 run by Johnson and Newman to begin the second half, would make it 24-17 Lady Spartans. After Steinhauer and Johnson traded baskets, Brylee Deering, Reagan Ludington, Steinhauer, and Martin, would combine to go on a 12-0 run to make it 29-26 as the Nettes would take that three point lead into the fourth quarter.
A three by Steinhauer, would stretch the lead to 32-26. After a layup by Jermani Govan made it 32-28, the Nettes, would on an 8-0 run as Tania Rivera would hit a three, and Steinhauer would hit a three and make a pair of free throws. The Nettes lead would grow to 40-28. After Newman would make a layup and split a pair of free throws, Rivera would hit another three to make it 43-31.
After Johnson and Martin traded buckets, Jeckewicz and Newman would hit back to back threes to cut the lead to 46-39. Steinhauer, would respond with a three of her own to make it a 10 point game. After Jekewicz split a pair of free throws, Newman, would make a layup to cut the lead to 49-42. A basket by Ludington, would stretch the lead back to 9.
A bucket by Jekewicz, would once again cut the lead down to 7. After Martin split a pair of free throws, Carter, would make both of her free throws to make it 52-46. After being intentionally fouled, Martin, would make both of her free throws to make it 54-46. Steinhauer, would follow suit and make both of hers to make it 56-46. Govan, would make a pair of late free throws as the Nettes would come away with the win, 56-48.
Scoring leaders for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 31 points
Bella Martin: 12 points
Tania Rivera: 6 points
Reagan Ludington: 5 points
Brylee Deering: 2 points
6-AAA Girls Basketball Standings:
Pickens: 19-2 (10-1)
White County: 16-5 (8-2)
Chestatee: 16-6 (7-3)
Dawson: 14-7 (7-3)
GAC: 11-10 (4-6)
North Hall: 7-14 (3-7)
Lumpkin: 7-15 (2-9)
Johnson-Gainesville: 0-17 (0-10)
The Nettes, will be back home on Friday, January 31st as they begin a three game home stand to close out the ’24-’25 regular season as the White County Lady Warriors come to Jasper for a massive 6-AAA game. The Nettes, defeated the Lady Warriors in a close game back on January 3rd. A win for the Nettes on Friday, would go a long way in helping them clinch a regular season region title, and the 1 seed in the region tournament. Tip off is set for 6 pm.
Nettes bounce back with road win at Chestatee
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports January 18, 2025
Gainesville, Ga — The Nettes, came into their game against the Chestatee Lady War Eagles on Friday, January 17th, looking to bounce back after a tough loss on Tuesday at Dawson. A win by the Nettes, would keep them in front of White County. The Lady War Eagles, after dropping the first two in region play, had won 4 straight region games and with a win, would put themselves in the thick of the race for the 1 seed. The Nettes, had a great game both offensively and defensively as they came away with a big 56-36 victory.
The first quarter started with Ellie Hollis finding an open lane for the layup to make it 2-0 Nettes. Ellison Steinhauer, would then find an open Hollis in the corner for a three to make it 5-0. The Nettes, would add to their lead as Bella Martin would find a cutting Steinhauer for the layup to make it 7-0. The Lady War Eagles, would end the run as Addison Boyd would hit a three to make it 7-3.
Good defense for the Nettes led to a transition bucket on offense as Steinhauer would connect on a short jumper to make it 9-3. From there, the Lady War Eagles, would go on a 9-0 run to take a 12-9 lead. A basket by Steinhauer, would end the run and cut the lead down to one. Caroline Bull, would split a pair of free throws to make it 13-11 Lady War Eagles heading to the second quarter.
Reagan Ludington, would get into the score book with a three pointer to begin the second quarter to give the Nettes a 14-13 lead. Steinhauer, would add to the lead with a turnaround jumper to make it 16-13. With the outside shot not working for the Lady War Eagles, Ali jae Bull, would take it inside for a layup to cut the lead to one. Steinhauer, would respond with a nice spin move for a jumper just inside the free throw line to make it 18-15.
Great defense by Ludington, led to a turnover by the Lady War Eagles. The Nettes, would take advantage of that turnover as Steinhauer would take it all the way for the layup to make it 20-15. Caroline Bull, getting the ball after an in-bounds play, would curl around and dive in for the layup to cut the lead to three. Steinhauer, would collect her own miss, and put it back up and in to make it 22-17.
Steinhauer, would then get the steal on the defensive end, and turn that into points as she took it all the way for the lay-in to make it 24-17. After a timeout called by Pickens, Steinhauer, would again hit a short jumper to make it 26-17. The Lady War Eagles, would end the first half on a 4-0 run as Payton Cable and Ali jae Bull would make back to back baskets to cut the Nettes lead down to 26-21 at the break.
Much like she did in the second quarter, Ludington would start the third quarter with a three pointer to make it 29-21. That would kick off what would become a 7-0 run as Hollis and Steinhauer would make back to back shots to stretch the lead out to 33-21. Addison Boyd, would end the scoring drought for the Lady War Eagles as she connected on her second three of the game to make it 33-24.
Caleigh Hoffard, would answer with a three of her own to make it 36-24. Steinhauer, would then find an open Tania Rivera underneath the basket for the layup to make it 38-24. Cable, would end the 5-0 run with a jumper to make it 38-26. Rivera, would collect an offensive rebound, and find a cutting Ludington for the layup just before the buzzer to make it 40-26 Nettes heading to the fourth.
Steinhauer, would begin the fourth quarter scoring with a three to make it 43-26. Cable, would make the layup and draw the foul. She would hit the free throw to complete the and-1 and cut the lead to 43-29. Martin, would then connect on a long two pointer to make it 45-29. Following a timeout by Pickens, Martin, would find an open Brylee Deering for the layup to make it 47-29.
After a couple of offensive rebounds, Martin, would find Hollis for the lay-in to extend the lead to 49-29. Boyd, would then connect on her third three of the game to cut the lead to 49-32. After Steinhauer split a pair of free throws, Martin, would hit a three to make it 53-32. Cable, would answer with her own three to make it 53-35. Steinhauer, would then hit her second three of the game to make it 56-35.
Blakely Boyd, would split a pair of free throws to end the fourth quarter scoring as the Nettes would pick up a 56-36 win.
Scoring leaders for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 27 points
Ellie Hollis: 9 points
Reagan Ludington: 8 points
Bella Martin: 5 points
Caleigh Hoffard: 3 points
Brylee Deering: 2 points
Tania Rivera: 2 points
6-AAA Girls Basketball Standings:
Pickens: 16-2 (7-1)
White County: 15-4 (7-1)
Dawson: 12-7 (5-3)
Chestatee: 12-6 (4-3)
GAC: 11-6 (4-4)
North Hall: 6-12 (2-6)
Lumpkin: 7-12 (2-6)
Johnson-Gainesville: 0-14 (0-7)
The Nettes, will be back on their home court on Tuesday, January 21st as they take on the Lady Indians of Lumpkin. Tip off is set for 6 pm.
Tough second half leads to Nettes first region loss
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports January 15, 2025
Dawsonville, Ga — After canceling their scheduled game with Walton over the weekend, the Pickens Dragonettes were finally back on the court on Tuesday, January 14th as they traveled up to Dawsonville to take on the Dawson Lady Tigers. Coming into the game, the Nettes, were 15-1 overall and 6-0 in 6-AAA. The Lady Tigers, were 10-7 overall and 3-3 in 6-AAA. The Lady Tigers, would use a 35-19 second half to comeback from as many as 12 to pick up the 53-46 win.
In the first quarter, Reagan Ludington got the scoring started with a three. The Lady Tigers, would respond with a 5-0 run as Maddie Siuta would hit a three to tie it, and Eva Bishop would make a layup to give the Lady Tigers a 5-3 lead. The Nettes, would go on their own 5-0 run as Citadel XC/Track commit Brylee Deering, would hit a three and Bella Martin would make a pair free throws to give the Nettes an 8-5 lead.
A bucket by Ramsey Smith, would cut the lead down to 8-7. Ellison Steinhauer, would get in on the action towards the end of the quarter as she would make a layup to give the Nettes a 10-7 lead. After a basket by the Lady Tigers cut the lead back down to 1, Martin would make a late bucket to give the Nettes a 12-9 lead heading to the second quarter.
The second quarter began with the Nettes going on a 9-0 run to stretch the lead out to 21-9. A three by Siuta, would end the run and cut the lead down to 9. After a bucket by Steinhauer, Baylee Green and Ava Roberson, would combine for a mini 4-0 run to make it 23-16. A three by Steinhauer, would push the lead back to 10. After a layup by Bishop, Martin, would split a pair of free throws to close the first half with the Nettes ahead, 27-18.
The second half started with Roberson making a layup to cut the lead to 7. The Nettes, would push the lead to 11 after Steinhauer split a pair of free throws, and Ellie Hollis would nail a three to make it 31-20. After Bishop split a pair of free throws, Martin, would make a three to give the Nettes a 34-21 lead. Bishop, would then go on a 4-0 run to cut the lead back down to 9.
Tania Rivera, would end the run with a bucket to make it 36-25. After Bishop again split a pair of free throws, Rivera would get another shot to drop to make it 38-26. The Lady Tigers, would close out the third quarter on a 7-0 run as they cut the lead down to 38-33 heading to the fourth.
Steinhauer, began the fourth quarter with a basket to make it 40-33. The Lady Tigers, would then go on a 10-0 run to take their first lead since the first quarter at 43-40. A three by Steinhauer, would tie it up at 43. After a bucket by Bishop, Martin would hit a three to give the Nettes a 46-45 lead. The Lady Tigers, would close out the game on an 8-0 run as they outscored the Nettes, 20-8 in the fourth to pick up a 53-46 win.
Leading scorers for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 19 points
Bella Martin: 14 points
Tania Rivera: 4 points
Brylee Deering: 3 points
Ellie Hollis: 3 points
Reagan Ludington: 3 points
The Nettes, will look to rebound as they’ll be back on the road on Friday, January 17th as they take on the Chestatee Lady War Eagles. The Nettes, defeated the Lady War Eagles back on December 6th, and will be looking for the in-season sweep. Tip off is set for 7 pm.
Nettes stay undefeated in region play
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports January 7, 2025
Gainesville, Ga — The Pickens Dragonettes, took to the road on Tuesday, January 7th as they took on the Johnson Lady Knights in 6-AAA action. Coming into the game, the Nettes, were 13-1 overall and leading the region with a 4-0 record. The Lady Knights, came into the game struggling as they were 0-11 on the season and 0-4 in region play. The younger players for the Nettes really shined in this one as Pickens took home a 70-15 win.
The Nettes, began the ball game by going on a 22-0 run. Reagan Ludington, Ellison Steinhauer, Brylee Deering, and Ellie Hollis all contributed to the run. Harbor Landers, would put an end to the run as she would get the Lady Knights on the board with a three. Heading to the second quarter, the Nettes led it, 22-3.
Emily Hernandez, would start the second quarter by making a pair of free throws to cut the lead to 22-5. The Nettes, would then go on a 7-0 run as Bella Martin would split a pair of free throws, and Deering, and Caleigh Hoffard would hit back to back three pointers to make it 29-5. A bucket by Karina Ordonez, would put an end to the run and make it 29-7.
After Landers would split a pair of free throws, the Nettes, would end the first half on a 13-0 run including a buzzer beating three pointer from Bree Jewell that hit every part of the basket before eventually going in. The Nettes, lead the Lady Knights, 42-8 at the break.
The Nettes, would begin the second half by continuing the run they were on to close out the first half as they scored another 8 straight points for a total run of 21-0 and stretch the lead out to 51-8. Hernandez, would end the run with a bucket. She would complete the and-1 play by hitting the free throw to make it 51-11. The Nettes, would end the third quarter with a 5-0 run as Tania Rivera and Jewell combined for the run. The Nettes led it, 56-11 after three.
The Nettes, started the shortened fourth quarter by going on a 14-0 run to make it 70-11. The Lady Knights, would close out the ball game on a 4-0 run as Ordonez would split a pair of free throws, and Landers would hit her second three of the game. The Nettes, would take this one, 70-15.
Leading scorers for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 19 points
Ellie Hollis: 9 points
Bree Jewell: 8 points
Brylee Deering: 5 points
Reagan Ludington: 5 points
Skyler Lathem: 5 points
Tania Rivera: 5 points
Bella Martin: 4 points
Kylee Bozeman: 4 points
Teagan Deering: 3 points
Carleigh Hoffard: 3 points
With the possibility of inclement weather coming in on Friday, the home game between the Nettes and the GAC Lady Spartans, has been pushed up a day to Thursday, January 9th. Tip off is set for 6 pm.
Nettes move to 13-1 after another comeback win
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports January 5, 2025
Jasper, Ga — The Pickens Dragonettes, were finally back home after a few weeks as they welcomed the Coahulla Creek Lady Colts to the Dragons Den on Saturday, January 4th for the first home game of 2025. The Nettes, were coming off a come from behind region win at White County the night before. The Nettes, came into the game at 12-1 overall and 4-0 in 6-AAA. The Lady Colts, came into the game at 9-4 overall and 3-4 in 7-AA. Trailing by three heading into the fourth quarter, the Nettes, used a 13-0 fourth quarter run to pick up a 43-33 win.
The Lady Colts, would start the scoring to begin the first quarter as Annie Reed would drive into the lane and finish with a layup. Brylee Deering, would then hit a long jumper to tie it up at 2. A bucket by Reed, and a free throw make by Aubree Langley, would give the Lady Colts a 5-2 lead. A basket by Ellison Steinhauer, would cut the lead down to 5-4. Both teams, would trade buckets for the rest of the quarter as the Lady Colts led it, 11-8.
A pair of free throws by Greenlee Lumpkin, would start the scoring in the second quarter as the Lady Colts would stretch their lead out to 13-8. A basket by Steinhauer, would cut the lead back down to three. Lumpkin, would then bank in a three pointer to make it 16-10. After Deering split a pair of free throws, the Lady Colts, would go on a 7-0 run to make it 23-11. The Nettes, who were finding it hard to get some consistency on offense, ended the first half on a 10-2 run to cut the lead down to 25-21 heading to the break.
Steinhauer, who was a big part of the run to close out the first half, would score 4 straight points to begin the second half to tie the game at 25. A basket by Kayden Stuckey, would end the run and give the Lady Colts the lead back. A three pointer by Tania Rivera, would start a 5-0 run by the Nettes, and give them their first lead of the game at 30-27. The Lady Colts, would end the third quarter on a 6-0 run to make it 33-30 heading to the fourth.
The fourth quarter, belonged to the Nettes as they would turn up the intensity on both the offensive and defensive ends. The Nettes, would hold the Lady Colts scoreless, while scoring 13 straight points to help pull away. For the second consecutive game, the Nettes, pick up a win in comeback fashion as they defeat the Coahulla Lady Colts, 43-33.
Leading scorers for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 19 points
Reagan Ludington: 11 points
Bella Martin: 5 points
Brylee Deering: 3 points
Tania Rivera: 3 points
Ellie Hollis: 2 points
The Nettes, will be back in region play on Tuesday, January 7th as they will travel down to Gainesville to take on the Johnson Lady Knights. Tip off is set for 6 pm.
Steinhauer scores 31 in win over Sparyberry
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports November 24, 2024
Jasper, Ga — It was day one of the Pickens Thanksgiving Classic as the host team, the Pickens Dragonettes, took on the Sprayberry Lady Yellow Jackets on Saturday, November 23rd. Earlier girls action saw the Gilmer Lady Cats defeat the West Forsyth Lady Wolverines, 74-29. The Nettes, got their season started on Saturday, November 16th as they defeated the Rome Lady Wolves, 50-44. Against Sprayberry, the Nettes got a big game from Ellison Steinhauer as they defeated the Lady Yellow Jackets, 50-32.
The Lady Yellow Jackets, got the scoring started as Mikyla Wilson made a layup. The Nettes, would tie it up with a nice layup from Senior Ellie Hollis. Steinhauer, would follow that up with back to back baskets to give the Nettes a 6-2 lead. Patience Marks, would then bank in a three to cut the lead down to one. Senior Bella Martin, would answer that with a three of her own to push the lead back to four.
After a layup by Steinhauer, Kaitlyn Williams, would go on a personal 4-0 run with a pair of free throws and a bucket to make it 11-9. Steinhauer, would close out the first quarter with a pair of baskets to make it 15-9 heading to the second.
Steinhauer, kept her hot start going as she began the second quarter with a layup to make it 17-9. The Lady Yellow Jackets, would cut into the lead with a 4-0 run by Brooklyn Mceachin and Williams to make it 17-13. After a timeout by the Nettes, Steinhauer, would follow that 4-0 run with a 4-0 run of her own to close out the second quarter. Heading into the break, Pickens led Sprayberry, 21-13.
The third quarter started with the Nettes going on an 11-0 run. Pickens, got 5 points from Martin, and a bucket from Brylee Deering, Hollis, and Steinhauer to make it 32-13. After a basket by Daphne White to end the run, Steinhauer would nail a three to make it 35-15. White, would then split a pair of free throws to make it 35-16. The Nettes, would go on another run as Steinhauer would make a pair of free throws, hit a three, and Martin would make a layup to give the Nettes a 42-16 lead.
To end the third, Williams and Steinhauer would trade buckets as Pickens would lead Sprayberry, 44-20 heading to the fourth quarter.
The Lady Yellow Jackets, opened the fourth quarter scoring as Wilson would make a layup, get fouled, and convert the and-1 to make it 44-23. After Marin hit a three to stretch the lead to 47-23, Sprayberry would go on a 5-0 run as Wilson would hit a three and Williams would make a jumper. Steinhauer, would end the run with a three to make it 50-28. The Lady Yellow Jackets, would close the game on a 4-0 run as Mceachin and Williams made back to back layups. The final from Jasper, Pickens 50 Sprayberry 32.
Leading scorers for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 31 points
Bella Martin: 13 points
Ellie Hollis: 4 points
Brylee Deering: 2 points
The Nettes, will be back at it on Monday, November 25th for day two of the Pickens Thanksgiving Classic as they take on their rivals, the Gilmer Lady Cats. Tip off is set for 6 pm.
Nettes advance to AAA State Tournament
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports February 14, 2024
Jasper, Ga — It was the ladies turn on Tuesday, February 13th for the first round of the 7-AAA Region Tournament. Just like the Dragons, by virtue of being the #2 seed, the Nettes were the host school for the first round. Earlier games saw White County defeat Lumpkin at the buzzer 45-43, and Dawson hold off a very game Gilmer team, 36-30. The Nettes, were able to join those two as they defeated the West Hall Lady Spartans, 74-12.
The first quarter started with the Nettes going on a 10-0 run. Caroline Mullins, would score 8 of the 10 points with Brylee Deering scoring the other 2 points with a layup. Yatsar Matos, ended the run with a bucket to make it 10-2. The Nettes, would then go on a 9-0 run with Ellison Steinhauer hitting back to back threes, then Bella Martin connected on a three to make it 19-2. The Lady Spartans, ended that run with a three of their own to make it 19-5.
The Nettes, would close out the first quarter with another 9-0 run as Emery Steinhauer hit a three, Caleigh Hoffard made a layup, and Mullins made back to back layups. Going to the second quarter, the Nettes led the Lady Spartans, 28-5.
That run, continued to begin the second quarter as Mullins made another layup, and Deering completed the and-1 to make it 33-5. After a bucket by Matos to make it 33-7, the Nettes would go on an 11-0 run as Martin hit back to back threes, Ellie Hollis would make a layup, and Bella Hopkins would hit a three to stretch the lead to 44-7. The two teams would trade baskets for the rest of the first half as they went into halftime with the Nettes leading, 49-12.
The third quarter saw the Nettes go on a 13-0 run throughout the entire quarter as Reagan Ludington started it off with back to back threes. Brylee Deering, would add 5 more points to her total in the quarter as she made two layups and a free throw. Mullins, would make a layup during the run to push the Nettes lead out to 62-12 going to the fourth.
It was more of the same in the fourth quarter as the Nettes would go on a 12-0 run throughout the frame. Bree Jewell, would make three threes in the fourth while Martin would make her fourth of the game during the shortened fourth quarter. The Nettes, would come away with a 74-12 win.
Scorers for the Nettes:
Caroline Mullins: 16 points
Bella Martin: 12 points (4 threes)
Brylee Deering: 10 points
Bree Jewell: 9 points (3 threes)
Bella Hopkins: 6 points (2 threes)
Reagan Ludington: 6 points (2 threes)
Ellison Stienhauer: 6 points (2 threes)
Ellie Hollis: 4 points
Emery Steinhauer: 3 points (1 three)
Caleigh Hoffard: 2 points
With the win, the Nettes have earned a spot in the AAA State Tournament. They have also advanced to the 7-AAA Region Tournament Semifinals where they will take on the Dawson Lady Tigers at Lumpkin on Thursday, February 15th. Tip off is scheduled for 4 pm.
Nettes secure #2 seed in next week’s region tournament
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports February 10, 2024
Jasper, Ga — Friday, February 9th was the final day of the 2023-24 regular season as the Pickens Dragonettes hosted the West Hall Lady Spartans for Senior Night. Coming into the game, the Nettes were 21-3, 8-3 in region play, and ranked 4th in AAA. The Lady Spartans, were 1-20, and 0-11 in region play coming into the game. All 5 Nettes Seniors would start and score as the Nettes defeated the Lady Spartans, 81-11.
To begin the ball game, Yatsar Matos scored with a layup to put the Lady Spartans up 2-0. The Nettes, quickly tied things up as Senior Emery Bryant, who had been out with an injury, got to suit up and she score the first points of the night for the Nettes. That layup would lead to a 17-0 run by the Nettes as Senior Caroline Mullins, Ellison Steinhauer, Senior Emery Steinhauer, and Seniors Bella Hopkins and Ashaela Buchanan all contributed to the run.
After a bucket by Heidi Zuniga ended the run, the Nettes would close the first quarter making 5 straight threes. Ellison Steinhauer and Reagan Ludington would make the first two, then Hopkins would make three straight to make it 32-4 going to the second quarter.
Bree Jewell, would start the second quarter with a pair of free throws to make it 34-4. That would begin what would end up being another 17-0 run to begin the quarter. The run ended up being a 32-0 run across the end of the first quarter and through the second quarter. Matos, ended the long run with a three to make it 49-7. A layup by Hopkins closed out the second quarter scoring to give the Nettes a 51-7 lead at the half.
Hopkins, would begin the second half with her 5th three of the night to make it 54-7. After Cayla Radich hit a jumper to make it 54-9, Hopkins, would hit her 6th three of the night as she became the 22nd Nettes player in history to eclipse 1,000 career points. That three would lead to a 15-0 run by the Nettes as Brylee Deering would hit a three, Bella Martin would make 7 straight points and find a wide open Deering for a layup to make it 69-9 going to the fourth.
The fourth quarter began with Radich making a basket to make it 69-11. From there, the Nettes would close out the shortened quarter on a 12-0 run as Ludington, Caleigh Hoffard, Buchanan, and Jewell contributed to the run as the Nettes picked up their 22nd win of the season with an 81-11 victory over the West Hall Lady Spartans.
Scorers for the Nettes:
Bella Hopkins: 23 points (Senior)
Caroline Mullins: 10 points (Senior)
Reagan Ludington: 10 points
Bree Jewell: 8 points
Bella Martin: 7 points
Ashaela Buchanan: 5 points (Senior)
Brylee Deering: 5 points
Ellsion Steinhauer: 5 points
Caleigh Hoffard: 4 points
Emery Bryant: 2 points (Senior)
Emery Steinhauer: 2 points (Senior)
Final 7-AAA Girls Basketball Standings:
Wesleyan: 21-3 (12-0) #1 seed
Pickens: 22-3 (9-3) #2 seed
Dawson: 16-9 (8-4) #3 seed
White County: 18-7 (6-6) #4 seed
Lumpkin: 9-16 (4-8) #5 seed
Gilmer: 8-15 (3-9) #6 seed
West Hall: 1-21 (0-12) #7 seed
By being the #1 seed, Wesleyan has earned a first round bye and have already clinched a spot in the AAA State Basketball Tournament. The first round of the 7-AAA Region Tournament will take place on Tuesday, February 13th at Pickens High School. The White County Lady Warriors will take on the Lumpkin County Lady Indians at 4:30, the Dawson Lady Tigers will take on the Gilmer Lady Cats at 6, and the Nettes, will take on the West Hall Lady Spartans at 7:30.
Steinhauer scores 31 as Nettes sweep Lady Warriors
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports February 3, 2024
Cleveland, Ga — It was game 3 of a 4 game region road trip on Friday, February 2nd as the Pickens Dragonettes, traveled up to Cleveland, Georgia to take on the White County Lady Warriors in another massive game in 7-AAA. Coming into the game, the Nettes were 20-2. 7-2 in 7-AAA, and ranked #4 in AAA. The Lady Warriors, came into the game 16-6, 5-4 in 7-AAA, and ranked #5th in AAA. Sophomore Ellison Steinhauer, led the way with a game high 31 points to help the Nettes secure a 78-54 win.
To begin the first quarter, Kylie Watkins would hit a long two pointer to put the Lady Warriors up 2-0. A lay in by Caroline Mullins, would tie things up. Aaliyah Anderson and Steinhauer would trade baskets as the game would remain tied. After a pair of free throws by Mya Yeh, the Nettes, would go on an 8-0 run to take a 12-6 lead. A bucket by Aubrey Free would end the run and cut the lead down to 4.
The Nettes, would close out the first quarter with an 11-0 run. Included in that run was a three pointer by a debuting Bella Martin, who was returning from a knee injury. Going to the second quarter, the Nettes led the Lady Warriors, 23-8.
The second quarter started with Emma Lightsey hitting a three to cut the lead to 12. Both teams spent the majority of the second quarter trading baskets as both squads weren’t able to string any runs together. That was until the end of the first half as Watkins outscored the Nettes 6-2 to close out the second quarter. Going to halftime, the Nettes led the Lady Warriors, 38-24.
Much like the start of the second quarter, the third quarter began with a three pointer from Lightsey to cut the lead to 11. The Nettes, would counter with a 5-0 run as Steinhauer hit a three, and Mullins made a bucket to stretch the lead out to 16. Watkins, would end the run with a basket to cut it to 14. After Mullins split a pair of free throws, the Lady Warriors would go on a 7-0 run to cut the Nettes lead down to 8.
The Nettes, would close out the third quarter on a 5-0 run to stretch the lead back up to 13. Going to the fourth quarter, Pickens led White County, 49-36.
Steinhauer, started the fourth quarter by extending the run the Nettes were on to close out the third quarter as it ended up being a 9-0 run as that pushed the lead up to 53-36. Bree Burkett, would end the run with a bucket to make it 53-38. The Nettes, would then go on a 4-0 run to make it 57-38. After both teams traded three pointers, the Nettes would go on a 7-0 run to stretch the lead to 67-44. A three by Lightsey would make it a 20 point game.
Steinhauer and Watkins, would trade baskets, then Steinhauer would hit a pair of free throws to make it 71-49. After a bucket by Anderson, Steinhauer would split a pair of free throws and Martin would sink both to make it 74-51. Another three by Lightsey would make it a 20 point game. The Nettes, would close out the game with a 4-0 run as Brylee Deering turned a steal into points and Ashaela Buchanan would add a pair of late free throws as the Nettes won it, 78-54.
Scorers for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 31 points
Caroline Mullins: 19 points
Bella Hopkins: 14 points
Bella Martin: 5 points
Brylee Deering: 4 points
Reagan Ludington: 3 points
Ashaela Buchanan: 2 points
7-AAA Region Standings:
#2 Wesleyan: 18-3 (10-0)
#4 Pickens: 21-2 (8-2)
#7 Dawson: 15-8 (7-3)
#5 White County: 17-6 (5-5)
Lumpkin County: 9-15 (4-7)
Gilmer: 7-15 (2-9)
West Hall: 1-19 (0-10)
The Nettes, will be back on the road on Tuesday, February 6th as they end their four game road trip with a stop at Wesleyan to take on the Lady Wolves. This was a close one the last time these two met in Jasper a couple of weeks ago. Tip off set for 6 pm.
Nettes sweep in season series against Lady Indians
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports January 31, 2024
Dahlonega, Ga — The Pickens Dragonettes, were on the road again on Tuesday, January 30th as they traveled to Dahlonega to take on the Lumpkin County Lady Indians in an important 7-AAA match up. The Nettes, came into the game, 19-2, 6-2 in 7-AAA play, and ranked 4th in AAA. The Lady Indians, came into the game 9-13 overall, and 4-5 in 7-AAA play. The Nettes, got 20 point games from both Caroline Mullins and Bella Hopkins as they came away with a 56-36 win.
The first quarter began with Ellison Steinhauer hitting a three to put the Nettes up early. The Lady Indians, would then respond with a 5-0 run as Averie Jones would hit a three and Ciera Brooks would make a basket to give the Lady Indians a 5-3 lead. Mullins and Hopkins would then spark a 9-0 run for the Nettes as they retook the lead, 12-5. Maddie Lee, would end the run with a three to make it 12-8.
Mullins and Reagan Richardson would trade buckets to end the first quarter as they would head into the second quarter with the Nettes ahead, 14-10.
Brooks, started the second quarter with a basket to cut the lead down to 2. Hopkins, Brylee Deering, Steinhauer, and Mullins would combine to go on a 16-0 run to stretch the lead out to 30-12. A 6-0 run by Richardson, Brooks, and Lee to close out the first half, cut the lead down to 30-18 heading into the half.
Jones, would begin the second half by continuing the run the Lady Indians started in the second quarter to cut the lead down to 10. Hopkins, would then hit back to back threes to make it 36-20. Jones answered with a three of her own to make it 36-23. The Nettes, would then go on a 7-0 run sparked by Mullins and Steinhauer to make it 43-23. After Richardson split a pair of free throws, Hopkins would hit another three to make it 46-24.
A 4-0 run by Richardson and Lee, would make it 46-28. After a couple pf free throws by Mullins, Lee would close the third quarter with a basket to send it to the fourth quarter with the Nettes leading, 48-30.
Mullins, started the fourth quarter by scoring 6 straight points. Hopkins, would put a bow on the 8-0 run that began the quarter with a layup to make it 56-30. Jones and Lee, would close out the ball game by going on a 6-0 run as the Nettes picked up a nice win on the road, 56-36.
Scorers for the Nettes:
Bella Hopkins: 22 points (6 threes)
Caroline Mullins: 21 points
Ellison: Steinhauer: 11 points
Brylee Deering: 2 points
Scorers for the Lady Indians:
Maddie Lee: 13 points
Averie: Jones: 10 points
Reagan Richardson: 7 points
Ciera Brooks: 6 points
7-AAA Basketball Standings:
#2 Wesleyan: 17-3 (9-0)
#4 Pickens: 20-2 (7-2)
#6 Dawson: 14-8 (6-3)
#5 White County: 17-5 (5-4)
Lumpkin: 9-14 (4-6)
Gilmer: 7-14 (2-8)
West Hall: 1-18 (0-10)
The Nettes, will once again be on the road as they head up to Cleveland, Georgia to take on the 5th ranked White County Lady Warriors in a crucial 7-AAA match up on Friday, February 2nd. The Nettes, defeated the Lady Warriors back on January 9th in Jasper. Tip off for this one set for 7 pm.
Nettes honor ’73-’74 team; defeat Lady Cats
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports January 20, 2024
Jasper, Ga — In front of a packed out Dragons Den, the #3 ranked team in 3A, the Pickens Dragonettes, took on their rivals from up the road, the Gilmer Lady Cats, on Friday, January 19th. Coming into the game, the Nettes were 18-1, and 5-1 in 7-AAA play. The Lady Cats came into the game with a 7-9 record and 2-4 in 7-AAA play. The Nettes, would jump out to an early lead and never look back as they picked up a 54-20 win to earn the in-season sweep.
Prior to the game beginning, Pickens High School and the Nettes, honored the 1973-74 State Championship team as players and court namesake coach Roy Cowart were introduced to the crowd, and presented with the state championship banner. A new banner was then unveiled to the crowd to be displayed in the gym.
A pair of Nettes seniors, Bella Hopkins and Caroline Mullins, began the game combining to go on a 10-0 run to give Pickens a 10-0 lead. After a bucket by Aliza Chastain ended the Nettes run, Mullins and freshman Reagan Ludington closed out the first quarter going on a 4-0 run to make it 14-2 Nettes going to the second quarter.
The run by the Nettes kept going as the second quarter started as Hopkins, Ellison Steinhauer, and Mullins contributed to what was a 14-0 run in total to make it 24-2. A basket by Bree Burnette, put an end to that Nettes run. Pickens, would then go on a 9-0 run as Ludington hit a three, Mullins made a pair of free throws, and Ellison Steinhauer made back to back layups to make it 33-4. A buzzer beating three pointer from near half court by Chelsey Griggs would close out the first half as the Nettes led it, 33-7.
The second half began with Madison Bradshaw getting on the board for the Lady Cats as that made it 33-9. The Nettes, would then go on an 8-0 run as Mullins, Brylee Deering, and Ellison Steinhauer all scored during the run to make it 41-9. A three pointer from Sophia Riblet would end that Nettes run and make it 41-12. After a bucket by Hopkins, and a pair of free throws by Mullins, Grace Bramlett would hit a three to make it 45-15. A layup by Mullins would close out the third quarter as they went to the fourth with the Nettes ahead, 47-15.
That layup to end the third quarter sparked what would be a 9-0 run as the fourth quarter got started as Ashaela Buchanan hit a three, and Hopkins made back to back layups to make it 54-15. The Lady Cats, would end the ball game on a 5-0 run as Riblet would connect on another three pointer, and Chastain would make a layup. The Nettes, took this one, 54-20.
Scorers for the Nettes:
Bella Hopkins: 16 points
Caroline Mullins: 16 points
Ellison Steinhauer: 11 points
Reagan Ludington: 5 points
Ashaela Buchanan: 3 points
Brylee Deering: 3 points
Scorers for the Lady Cats:
Sophia Riblet: 6 points
Aliza Chastain: 4 points
Grace Bramlett: 3 points
Chelsey Griggs: 3 points
Madison Bradshaw: 2 points
Bree Burnette: 2 points
7-AAA Region Standings:
Wesleyan: 15-2 (7-0)
Pickens: 19-1 (6-1)
Dawson: 11-8 (4-3)
White County: 15-4 (3-3)
Gilmer: 7-10 (2-5)
Lumpkin: 7-12 (2-5)
West Hall: 0-15 (0-7)
The Nettes, will now have a week to get ready as they begin a four game region road trip on Friday, January 26th as they head up to Dawsonville to take on the Dawson Lady Tigers. Pickens, defeated the Lady Tigers in Jasper back on December 12th. Tip off is set to begin at 7 pm.