Nettes win thrilling State Tournament opener
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports February 24, 2021
Pickens County — It was win or go home as the Pickens Dragonettes (21-4) welcomed the Stephenson Lady Jaguars (4-14) to the Dragons Den for the first round of the GHSA 4A Girls State Basketball Tournament. Coming into the game, the Nettes were the #1 seed out of region 7 after defeating the Northwest Whitfield Lady Bruins on February 19th for the third time this season to capture the 7-AAAA Region Championship. The Lady Jaguars, came in as the #4 seed out of region 6. After a back and forth game, the Nettes overcame a 12 point, fourth quarter deficit to defeat Stephenson 62-59.
In the first quarter, the Lady Jaguars came out firing opening up an early lead. Offensively for the Nettes, it was the Cassidy Richards show as she hit 3 three pointers and scored 12 of the 17 first quarter points for Pickens. After trailing by 7 during the quarter, the Nettes cut the Lady Jaguars lead down to 21-17 going to the second.
Cassidy Richards at the free throw line
The second quarter, was ultra competitive with both teams staying close. Pickens, took their first lead of the game as they used an 18-12 quarter run to send us into the break with the Nettes ahead, 35-33. Pickens got contributions from Bella Howell, Amanda Nelson, Madison Powell, Marlee McClure, Emma Gleason, and Caroline Mullins during the quarter.
Nettes defending the Lady Jaguars
The third quarter, for the most part, belonged to the visiting Lady Jaguars as they were able to reclaim the lead during the frame. Outscoring Pickens 19-11 in the third, Stephenson took a 52-46 lead into the fourth quarter.
Nettes working the ball on offense
In the fourth quarter, things looked troublesome for the home team as the Lady Jaguars doubled their lead up to twelve at a couple of points in the frame. Pickens however, stayed calm. They strung together stops on the defensive side of the court, and came up clutch on the offensive side of the court. Having come all the way back to take a 60-59 lead, the Nettes sent Caroline Mullins to the free throw line with under 10 seconds left. Mullins, stepped to the line, and knocked down both to make it 62-59. Stephenson’s last second attempt to send the game into overtime hit the back of the rim and came down and the Nettes hung on to get the 62-59 win.
Leading scorers for the Nettes:
Cassidy Richards: 16 points
Caroline Mullins: 11 points
Amanda Nelson: 10 points
Kealy Hillhouse: 7 points
Marlee McClure: 5 points
The Nettes, advance to the sweet 16 where they will host either the #2 seed out of region 5, the Mt. Zion-Jonesboro Lady Bulldogs, or the #3 seed out of region 8, the North Oconee Lady Titans on Friday (time to be determined). Those two teams play on Wednesday, February 24th. This will be the 1st time that a sweet 16 game will be played in Jasper since 1985.
Nettes secure top spot in region tournament
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports February 13, 2021
Pickens, County Ga — It was ladies night on Friday, February 12th as the Pickens Dragonettes (18-4, 10-2) welcomed the Southeast Whitfield Lady Raiders (2-19, 2-9) in the final game of the 2020-21 regular season. A win for the Nettes would give them the 7-AAAA regular season region title, the #1 seed in next week’s region tournament, and an automatic berth into the 4A Girls State Tournament. Win the Nettes did as they defeated the Lady Raiders, 54-30.
In the first quarter, Pickens got off to a hot start jumping out to a to a double digit lead on Southeast Whitfield. After a combination of good offense and defense, the Nettes took a 21-3 lead over the Lady Raiders going to the second.
Nettes allowed just 3 first quarter points
The scoring in the second quarter was closer as Southeast Whitfield hit several threes during the quarter. Pickens, continued their solid play from the first quarter as they outscored the Lady Raiders, 18-12, to take a 39-15 lead into the half.
Amanda Nelson with the layup
In the third quarter, the theme of the day continued as defense led to offense for the Nettes. Outscoring Southeast Whitfield 14-5, Pickens took a 53-20 lead into the fourth.
Nettes in-bounding the ball late in the third
The Nettes, closed out the regular season on a high note as they picked up their 18th win of the year with a 54-30 victory over the Lady Raiders of Southeast Whitfield.
Leading scorers for the Nettes:
Bella Howell: 12 points
Amanda Nelson: 8 points
Marlee McClure: 8 points
Cassidy Richards: 8 points
Caroline Mullins: 8 points
7-AAAA Girls Region Standings:
Pickens: 18-4 (10-2)
Northwest Whitfield: 11-9 (10-2)
Heritage: 15-7 (8-4)
Cedartown: 13-6 (8-4)
Central-Carroll: 11-14 (4-8)
Southeast Whitfield: 2-19 (2-10)
Ridgeland: 3-20 (0-12)
The Nettes, will be the #1 seed for the girls bracket in next week’s 7-AAAA region tournament. They will next play on Thursday, February 18th at 7 pm. They will play the winner of the game between the 4th and 5th seed. The game will be played at Northwest Whitfield.
Nettes sweep Lady Bruins, overtake 1st place in region
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports February 10, 2021
Pickens, County Ga — After having the weekend to prepare, the Pickens Dragonettes (17-4, 9-2) welcomed the Northwest Whitfield Lady Bruins (9-9, 9-2) for the second of their two regular season games. On Thursday, February 4th, the Nettes went to Tunnel Hill and defeated the Lady Bruins 50-48. That was their first ever win against Northwest Whitfield in 19 games. The 20th game against these two teams was one of the most important. With the home crowd firmly behind them, the Nettes came away with a 50-30 win.
To start the first quarter, the Lady Bruins got back to back buckets to take a 4-0 lead early. Cassidy Richards, got the Nettes on the board with a pair of free throws to make it 4-2. The two teams were even the rest of the quarter as Northwest Whitfield took a 10-8 lead into the second.
Nettes with the ball in the 1st
Richards got the second quarter started with back to back three pointers to give Pickens a 14-10 lead. After the Lady Bruins hit a bucket, the Nettes countered with a three pointer to make it 17-12. A free throw would be the last point Northwest Whitfield would score in the first half as the Nettes went on an 8-0 run aided by Carmyn Mullins, Richards, and Amanda Nelson to close the second quarter. Going to the half, Pickens led the Lady Bruins, 25-13.
Nettes allowed 1 field goal in the 2nd
The third quarter began with Carmyn Mullins making a free throw, and Reagan Harwood hitting a three pointer to give the Nettes a 29-13 lead. After a 4-0 run by Northwest Whitfield, Pickens went on a 9-0 run getting scores from Nelson, Carmyn Mullins, Harwood, and Caroline Mullins to make it 38-17. A bucket by the Lady Bruins closed the third quarter as the Nettes led 38-19 going to the fourth.
Nettes driving against the Lady Bruins
A free throw for the Nettes kicked off the fourth quarter to make it 39-19. Northwest Whitfield, went on a 6-0 run as they cut the lead to 39-25. After Carmyn Mullins made a bucket, the Lady Bruins hit a pair of free throws. Pickens and Northwest Whitfield then traded buckets as the Nettes still led, 43-29. Nelson hit three free throws out of four attempts to make it 46-29. After a free throw from the Lady Bruins, Carmyn Mullins, Nelson, and Caroline Mullins all hit a free throw to seal the 50-30 win for the Nettes.
7-AAAA Girls Basketball Region Standings:
*via MaxPreps
**Southeast Whitfield/Ridgeland game is missing a score from Monday
Pickens: 17-4 (9-2)
Northwest Whitfield: 9-9 (9-2)
Heritage: 14-6 (7-3)
Cedartown: 13-6 (8-4)
Central-Carroll: 11-13 (4-7) (5th seed in region tournament)
**Southeast Whitfield: 1-18 (1-9)
**Ridgeland: 3-19 (1-10)
With the win, the Nettes take over 1st place in the region standings. With a win over the Southeast Whitfield Lady Raiders on Friday, Pickens will win the regular season region title, clinch the #1 seed in the upcoming region tournament, and punch their ticket to the 4A state tournament. Tip off for the game on Friday is set for 6 pm.
Nettes drop region game to Cedartown
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports February 3, 2021
Pickens County Ga — On February 2nd, the Pickens Dragonettes welcomed the Lady Bulldogs of Cedartown for a big time 7-AAAA match up. It was the Nettes first game in a week after having their game against Southeast Whitfield postponed last Thursday due to Covid issueson Southeast Whitfield’s end. Pickens came in as the second place team in 7-AAAA while Cedartown caqme in as the fourth place team in region play. The Nettes, defeated the Lady Bulldogs 55-50 at Cedartown on January 8th. After a back and forth battle, the Lady Bulldogs came away with a 58-55 win.
In the first quarter, after Cedartown took an early 4-2 lead, the Nettes went on a 10-0 run getting buckets from Reagan Harwood, Marlee McClure, and Kealy Hillhouse to take a 12-4 lead. The Lady Bulldogs went on a 5-3 run to end the first quarter as Pickens took a 15-9 lead going to the second.
Cassidy Richards with the basketball
Much like the first quarter, the Lady Bulldogs got the opening bucket of the second quarter to cut the Nettes lead down to 15-11. The Nettes countered with a 6-0 run to stretch their lead to 21-11. Cedartown countered with a 6-0 run of their own to again cut the lead down to four. Pickens, would outscore the Lady Bulldogs 6-4 the rest of the half to take 27-21 lead into the break.
Nettes defending a quick Cedartown team
In the third quarter, the Lady Bulldogs again had the opening bucket, to cut the Pickens lead down to 27-23. Cassidy Richards, follwed that up with a personal 5-0 run to make it 32-23. After back to back buckets from Cedartown, Bella Howell stretched the Nettes lead to 36-27 after two straight scores. Towards the end of the quarter, the Lady Bulldogs cut the Pickens lead down to 43-40. Hillhouse, got inside on two straight possessions and hit back to back layups to make it 47-40. Cedartown got a late bucket just before the end of the third to make it 47-42 Pickens going to the fourth.
Nettes working for a good shot
To start the fourth quarter, the Lady Bulldogs went on a 5-0 run to tie things up at 47. Hillhouse, again came up big for the Nettes as she went on a 4-0 run to make it 51-47. After a bucket and a free throw cut the Pickens lead down to one, Hillhouse again got a bucket to drop to make it 53-50. Cedartown then when on an 8-0 run to take a 58-53 lead. The Nettes were able to cut it to 58-55, but a big bucket from the Lady Bulldogs made it 60-55. Richards hit a three pointer at the buzzer, but it wasn’t enough as Cedartown came away with a 60-58 win.
7-AAAA Girls Basketball Standings:
Northwest Whitfield: 8-7 (8-0)
Pickens: 15-4 (7-2)
Heritage: 14=5 (7-2)
Cedartown: 12-6 (7-4)
Central-Carroll: 8-13 (2-7)
Southeast Whitfield: 1-17 (1-8)
Ridgeland: 3-17 (0-9)
The Nettes, will be right back at it tomorrow evening as they head to Tunnel Hill to take on the Lady Bruins of Northwest Whitfield. This is a makeup game as the original game on January 22nd, was postponed due to Covid issues at Northwest Whitfield. This will be the Lady Bruins 2nd game back from quarantine. Tip off set for 6 pm.
Nettes get non-region win at home against Adairsville
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports January 17, 2021
Jasper, Ga — After a tough game on the road against the Heritage Lady Generals the night before, the Pickens Dragonettes were right back at it on Saturday afternoon as they welcomed the Adairsville Lady Tigers to the Dragons Den for a non-region ball game. The Nettes, came into the ball game with the Lady Tigers looking to get back on track before they head back on on the road for a big week next week. After a high scoring first quarter, the Nettes defense settled in and Pickens came away with a 78-39 win.
The scoring started early in this one as the offense for both teams clicked in this mid afternoon game. Lilly Simmons got the scoring started for the Nettes as she nailed a three pointer. Adairsville came back with a 4-0 run to take their first lead of the game, 4-3. Pickens countered with a 4-0 run themselves as Caroline Mullins and Madison Powell made back to back buckets. An 8-0 run from the Lady Tigers gave them a 12-7 advantage. After the two teams traded buckets, the Nettes went on a 7-0 run, led by Carmyn Mullins and Cassidy Richards, to give Pickens the 16-14 lead. A bucket and a free throw gave Adairsville a 17-16 lead late in the first quarter. Just before the end of the quarter, Reagan Harwood hit a three to give the Nettes a 19-17 lead.
Nettes looking to take the lead in the 1st
The second quarter, belonged to Pickens. The Nettes caused a flurry of turnovers which led to multiple chances on offense. Pickens got contributions from several different players during the second quarter as they expanded their lead. The Nettes, outscored the Lady Tigers 27-4 in the second quarter to take a 46-21 lead into the break.
The Nettes allowed 4 points in the 2nd quarter
The third quarter, much like the first quarter, was a high scoring frame as a combined 34 points were scored between the two teams. Pickens, using a 20-14 quarter run, extended it’s lead over Adairsville to 66-35 going to the fourth.
Caroline Mullins going in for the layup
The Nettes began the shortened fourth quarter with an 11-0 run to make it 77-35. Pickens picked up their 12th win of the season with a 78-39 win over Adairsville.
Nettes leading scorers:
Madison Powell: 14 points
Bella Howell: 12 points
Cassidy Richards: 10 points
Reagan Harwood: 9 points
Amanda Nelson: 7 points
Lilly Simmons: 6 points
Caroline Mullins: 6 points
7-AAAA Girls Basketball Standings:
Northwest Whitfield: 6-5 (6-0)
Pickens: 12-3 (6-1)
Heritage: 11-4 (5-2)
Cedartown: 9-4 (4-3)
Central-Carroll: 6-10 (1-4)
Southeast Whitfield: 1-14 (1-6)
Ridgeland: 1-13 (0-6)
Pickens, will start a four game road trip that spans a week on Tuesday January 19th as they head to Ridgeland to take on the Lady Panthers in 7-AAAA action. Tip off time is set for 6 pm.
Nettes drop tough road region game to Heritage
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports January 16, 2021
Ringgold, Ga — The Pickens Dragonettes came into their game against the Heritage Lady Generals on Friday, January 15th winners of 10 games in a row and in first place in 7-AAAA at 6-0. The Lady Generals, came in winners of 5 straight, and in 3rd place in 7-AAAA. The last time these two teams met the Nettes defeated Heritage 73-27 on December 8th in Jasper. The second meeting, was much closer. After a tough ball game, the Lady Generals came away with a 52-45 win.
Heritage got on the board first in the opening quarter with a three pointer. The Lady Generals, held a 6 point lead on two occasions, but a free throw by Emma Gleason and a three pointer from Reagan Harwood, cut the lead down to 12-10 going to the second.
Nettes on offense in the first quarter
Amanda Nelson made a bucket to tie things up at 12 early on in the second quarter. After a bucket by Heritage, Madison Powell put the Nettes up for the first time with a three. After a 9-0 run by the Lady Generals, Caroline Mullins went on a personal 5-0 run to cut the Heritage lead down to 23-20 as we hit halftime.
Nettes working on defense
Heritage started the second half with a bucket to increase their lead to 25-20. Pickens then went on a 5-0 run getting a bucket from Powell and another three from Caroline Mullins to tie it up at 25 a piece. After the Lady Generals scored a bucket to retake the lead, Harwood and Caroline Mullins hit back to back buckets to give the Nettes a 29-27 lead. The two teams traded three pointers as Heritage hit one to take a 30-29 lead. Then, Powell hit another three to make it 32-30. The Lady Generals came back with a three to make it 33-32. Nelson then hit a three to give Pickens the 35-33 lead. Heritage finished the half with a bucket, and a free throw to make it 36-35 to send us to the fourth.
Nettes looking to inbound the ball
The start of the fourth quarter saw the Lady Generals go on a little 3-0 run to make it 39-35. Caroline Mullins and Cassidy Richards led an 8-0 run for the Nettes as Mullins hit a bucket and a free throw while Richards made a bucket and a three pointer to give Pickens the 43-39 lead. From there, Heritage would go on a 13-0 run including hitting 6 free throws to take a 52-43 lead. Richards added two late free throws, but the Lady Generals would take this one, 52-45.
Nettes leading scorers:
Caroline Mullins: 13 points
Madison Powell: 8 points
Amanda Nelson: 7 points
Cassidy Richards: 7 points
Reagan Harwood: 7 points
The Nettes, are now 11-3 overall and 6-1 in 7-AAAA play. They’ll step away from region play on Saturday afteroon as they welcome the Adairsville Lady Tigers to Jasper. Tip off is set for 3 pm.
Nettes sweep Central-Carroll in physical game
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports January 13, 2021
Jasper, Ga — The Pickens Dragonettes, came into their game against the Lady Lions of Central Carrollton on January 12th in need of some butter because they have been on a roll winning 9 straight ball games. The Nettes defeated Central-Carroll back on December 4th by a score of 72-45 and were looking for the regular season sweep. After a very physical game that saw a technical called, an intentional foul called, Pickens came away with their 10th win in a row, 50-16.
The scoring started a few minutes into the ball game with the Lady Lions getting on the board first with a bucket Izzy Ripatti. From there, the Nettes went on a 13-0 run getting three pointers from Madison Powell & Cassidy Richards. Pickens also got buckets from Carmyn Mullins and Reagan Harwood during the run. Going to the second quarter, the Nettes held a 13-2 lead over the Lady Lions.
Nettes gave up just 2 first quarter points
Central-Carroll made a free throw to begin the scoring for both teams but much like the first quarter, the second quarter saw Pickens go on a long run. The Nettes, went on an 8-0 run sparked by buckets from Harwood, Powell, a three pointer by Kealy Hillhouse, and a free throw from Marlee McClure. The Lady Lions put a stop to the run with a bucket by Kaiden Burkes. Pickens made four free throws before the first half was over, to give the Nettes a 25-5 lead over Central-Carroll.
Nettes on offense in the 2nd
The third quarter saw the Nettes go on a 17-0 run to begin the frame as they stretched the lead out to 42-5. Bella Howell, Richards, McClure, Powell, and Caroline Mullins all contributed to the run. Pickens outscored the Lady Lions 22-4 in the quarter to take a 47-9 lead into the fourth.
Pickens scored 22 points in the 3rd
In the shortened fourth quarter, Central-Carroll had their best offensive output of the game scoring 7 points. The Nettes, improved their win streak to 10 in a row as they took this one, 50-16.
Nettes leading scorers:
Bella Howell: 13 points
Cassidy Richards: 8 points
Madison Powell: 7 points
Caroline Mullins: 6 points
Kealy Hillhouse: 5 points
7-AAAA Girls Basketball Standings:
Pickens: 11-2 (6-0)
Northwest Whitfield: 5-5 (5-0)
Heritage: 10-4 (4-2)
Cedartown: 7-4 (2-3)
Central-Carroll: 6-9 (1-3)
Southeast Whitfield: 1-12 (1-5)
Ridgeland: 1-12 (0-6)
The Nettes will be on the road on Friday as they head to Heritage to take on the Lady Generals in the 2nd game of their regular season home & home series. Pickens won the previous meeting on December 8th by a score of 73-27. Tip time for this one is set for 7 pm.
Nettes ring in new year with road win, continue hot streak
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports January 6, 2021
Dalton, Georgia — It has been an interesting couple of days in Pickens County. Prior to the Pickens Dragonettes scheduled game against Alpharetta, a decision was made that they will not be going back to in-person learning as planned on January 6th, and that all extracurricular activities would be shut down for the week. A couple hours later, another decision was made to allow the extracurricular activities starting on Tuesday, January 5th. The Nettes came into their game against the Southeast Whitfield Lady Raiders having won 7 straight to close out 2020 and looked to continue that as they started the 2021 portion of the schedule. Continue it they did as they picked up their 9th win of the season, and 4th win in region play, 59-25.
In the first quarter, the Nettes started on an 11-0 run powered by three point makes by Cassidy Richards and Madison Powell, a bucket by Bella Howell, and free throw makes from Amanda Nelson, Kealy Hillhouse, and Carmyn Mullins. After a bucket by Avery Woodson of the Lady Raiders, Pickens got back to back threes from Caroline Mullins and Nelson to make it 17-2. Lisette Gomez of Southeast Whitfield then made two free throws, and that sent us to the second quarter with the Nettes ahead, 17-4.
Amanda Nelson with the steal
In the second quarter, the Nettes got back to back threes from Carmyn and Caroline Mullins to open up the frame. Bella Howell then added another bucket to give Pickens a 25-4 lead. After a bucket from Woodson of Southeast Whitfield, the Nettes closed the half with a 7-0 run led by Reagan Harwood with a bucket, Hillhouse with a three, and Caroline Mullins with a bucket to make it 32-6 Pickens at the half.
Nettes in-bounding the ball under their basket
The third quarter saw a good back and forth between the two teams as Southeast Whitfield saw an improvement in their offense putting up 7 in the frame. The Nettes scored 13 points in the third getting 5 points each from Bella Howell and Richards as well as 3 points from Nelson. Going to the fourth, Pickens continued to lead, 45-13.
Nettes with the breakaway layup
After the Lady Raiders opened the fourth quarter with a three, Marlee McClure of the Nettes came back with 5 points of her own as part of a 7-0 run for Pickens. The Nettes would go on to take this one, 59-25.
Nettes leading scorers:
Bella Howell: 12 points
Amanda Nelson: 9 points
Cassidy Richards: 8 points
Caroline Mullins: 8 points
Carmyn Mullins: 6 points
7-AAAA Girls Basketball Standings:
Pickens: 9-2 (4-0)
Northwest Whitfield: 3-5 (3-0)
Cedartown: 7-1 (2-1)
Central-Carroll: 6-6 (1-1)
Heritage: 7-4 (2-2)
Ridgeland: 1-9 (0-4)
Southeast Whitfield: 0-8 (0-4)
The Nettes, will be on the road again on Friday night as they travel to take on the Cedartown Lady Bulldogs. As you see in the standings above, this could have an impact on the region tournament down the line. Tip off is set for 7 pm.
Nettes’ hold off North Murray for sixth straight win
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports December 30, 2020
Jasper, Ga — On Tuesday, December 29th, 2020, the Pickens Dragonettes 7-2 (3-0) welcomed the North Murray Lady Mountaineers 2-5 (0-2) to the Dragons Den for a non-region contest. This was the first game for the Lady Mountaineers since the 22nd, and the first game for the Nettes since the 18th so it was going to be interesting to see how the two teams played after having a week off or more in the Nettes case. Pickens came into the game winners of 5 straight. After a back and forth battle for most of the game, the Nettes came away with a 55-47 win.
In the first quarter, the Nettes jumped out to a quick 7-0 lead thanks to a bucket by Emma Gleason, a three from Kealy Hillhouse, and a bucket from Cassidy Richards. The Lady Mountaineers would go on to outscore Pickens the rest of the quarter, 12-8, as the Nettes held a 15-12 lead after one.
Nettes with the ball in the 1st quarter
In the second quarter, the Nettes maintained an 8 point lead throughout the frame. North Murray would cut the lead down to 5 at one point, but Gleason made a bucket to gives us a halftime score of 29-21 in a very competitive first half.
Nettes defending an in-bounds play
In the third quarter, the lead for Pickens grew to as much as 11 at during the period. The Lady Mountaineers again would claw back into it, cutting the lead down to 40-36. Buckets by Caroline Mullins and Isabella Howell gave the Nettes a 44-36 lead going into the fourth.
Nettes in-bounding the ball under their basket
In the fourth quarter, the lead for Pickens got up to 14 with 3:55 left. To North Murray’s credit, they scored 8 straight to cut the Nettes lead down to 53-47. Amanda Nelson stepped to the line and calmly knocked down a pair of free throws as Pickens held on to win, 55-47.
Nettes Top Scorers
Caroline Mullins: 13 points
Amanda Nelson: 8 points
Isabella Howell: 7 points
Cassidy Richards: 7 points
7-AAAA Girls Basketball Standings:
*via MaxPreps:
Pickens: 7-2 (3-0)
Northwest Whitfield: 3-4 (3-0)
Cedartown: 4-1 (1-1)
Central-Carroll: 5-6 (1-1)
Heritage: 7-4 (2-2)
Ridgeland: 1-6 (0-3)
Southeast Whitfield: 0-6 (0-3)
The Nettes will have a quick turnaround as they play later this afternoon on the road against the Christian Heritage Lady Lions in another non-region contest. The Nettes defeated the Lady Lions in a close game on the 17th by a score of 54-49. Tip off is scheduled for 6 pm.
Nettes continue winning ways on senior night
Sports, Team FYN Sports December 14, 2020
Jasper, Ga — The PHS Dragonettes hosted the Ridgeland Lady Panthers on Friday, December 11th in another 7-AAAA meeting. With the uncertainty surrounding the rest of the season, this night was deemed Senior Night that way the players from the Nettes and Dragons, as well as the cheer and dance teams could be recognized. The Nettes, came into the game after a big region win over the Heritage Lady Generals on Tuesday, and looked to improve their region record to 3-0 and the their overall record to 4-2. Ridgeland, came in 1-3 overall, and 0-2 in region play.
The first quarter started off slow for both teams. Plenty of shots were going up, just none would fall for either side. Reagan Harwood got the scoring started for the Nettes as she was able to connect on a layup attempt. Amanda Nelson then followed with a couple of free throws. Towards the end of the quarter Pickens saw shots start falling more consistently. Harwood got another bucket, Emma Gleason and Cassidy Richards hit back to back three pointers, and Nelson made a bucket to give the Nettes a 15-0 lead over the Lady Panthers after the first quarter.
Nettes running an in-bounds play
To begin the second quarter, the Nettes went on a 16-0 run. The Lady Panthers would end their string of bad luck with a three pointer, and a jump shot. The offense was on fire for Pickens in the second quarter scoring 35 points. Senior Kealy Hillhouse lead the way with several three pointers during the quarter. Heading into halftime, the Nettes held a 50-5 lead over Ridgeland.
The Nettes would score 35 points in the second quarter
In the third quarter, the Nettes got multiple players involved in the scoring as they continued to lead the Lady Panthers going to the fourth, 65-7.
The Nettes defense was again very good
In the fourth quarter, the Nettes closed things out and picked up their third straight win overall and in the region with a 78-7 win over the Ridgeland Lady Panthers.
Nettes scoring leaders:
Kealy Hillhouse: 19 points
Amanda Nelson: 14 points
Reagan Harwood: 10 points
Cassidy Richards: 9 points
Emma Gleason: 9 points
7-AAAA Girls Basketball Standings:
Pickens: 4-2 (3-0)
Cedartown: 2-0 (1-0)
Northwest Whitfield: 1-2 (1-0)
Heritage: 4-3 (2-1)
Central-Carroll: 3-4 (1-1)
Ridgeland: 1-4 (0-3)
Southeast Whitfield: 0-5 (0-3)
Nettes fall in region semis, to play for third place
PHS Basketball, Sports, Team FYN Sports February 8, 2020
After the 6-AAAA Region Tournament Semifinals were pushed back to Friday due to weather, the Pickens Dragonettes took to the road to take on the Northwest Whitfield Lady Bruins. The winner, would head to the championship game and secure a home playoff game in the 4A State Tournament. After a hard fought game, the Lady Bruins came away with a 56-46 win.
In the first quarter, both teams had things working for them early. Matching bucket for bucket, this one had the early making of a close one. Going to the second quarter, the Nettes held a slim lead over Northwest Whitfield, 16-15.
Nettes in-bounding the ball
In the second quarter, Pickens just couldn’t seem to get any shot to fall. The Lady Bruins, were able to take the lead in the second with a 9-2 quarter run. Heading into the half, Northwest Whitfield held a 24-18 advantage.
Pickens defending against Northwest Whitfield
In the third quarter, the Nettes again ran into some bad luck as far as scoring went. Northwest Whitfield maintained, and even added to their lead over Pickens going to the fourth quarter.
Nettes working the ball around on offense
In the fourth, the Nettes went to their press style defense and had success with it cutting the Lady Bruins lead down to single digits at one point. Northwest Whitfield though was able to withstand the late charge and hit free throws down the stretch to get the win, 56-46.
Leading the way for the Nettes were:
Sarah Morris: 11 points
Mykenzie Weaver: 9 points
Cassidy Richards: 8 points
Allie Presley: 6 points
Pickens, is scheduled to play for third place this afternoon. The winner, will be the third seed in the 4A State Tournament and travel to Oconee County in the first round. Game time for the third place game is set for 4 pm. If it is postponed, it can be played no later than Monday.
Dragonettes use big third quarter to help punch ticket to state
PHS Basketball, Sports, Team FYN Sports February 3, 2020
Earlier tonight, Feb. 3, the Pickens Dragonettes traveled up to Dalton to take on the Southeast Whitfield Lady Raiders in the first round of the 6-AAAA Region Tournament. The Nettes, were the #3 seed, while the Lady Raiders came in a the #6 seed. The winner, would not only advance to the semifinals, but also to the 4A state tournament. After withstanding a tremendous effort by the Lady Raiders, Pickens pulled out the win, 70-53.
The Nettes, got off to a quick start in the first quarter getting several big buckets by Kealy Hillhouse and Mykenzie Weaver. Southeast Whitfield closed the gap to end the quarter as Pickens took a 16-12 lead into the second.
Nettes defending a fast break
The second quarter saw a ton of action by both teams. The frame saw the Nettes and Lady Raiders go bucket for bucket as this three versus six match up stayed very close. Southeast Whitfield outscored Pickens 19-18, as the Nettes took a slim 34-31 lead into the break.
Sarah Morris with the corner three
In the third quarter, the Nettes started to pull away. Combining great defense into offensive opportunities, and using a big 23-8 quarter run, Pickens took a 57-38 lead over the Lady Raiders heading to the 4th.
Mykenzie Weaver with the layup
In the fourth quarter, the Nettes were able to sustain any rally that the Lady Raiders had in mind and came away with the win over a very game Southeast Whitfield, 70-53.
Leading the way for the Nettes were:
Mykenzie Weaver: 27 points
Sarah Morris: 17 points (five three pointers)
Kealy Hillhouse: 6 points
Cassidy Richards: 6 points
Carmyn Mullins: 6 points
With the win, the Nettes will now move on to the 4A state tournament for the fourth year in a row, the eighth time in the last 10 years, and the 27th time overall. Before they can think about that though, they have a semifinal date with the #2 seed Northwest Whitfield Lady Bruins on Thursday. Winner advances to the region championship and secures a home game in the first round of the state tournament. Tip off is set for 4 pm with the game being played at Southeast Whitfield.
Nettes drop road game against Northwest Whitfield
PHS Basketball, Sports, Team FYN Sports January 25, 2020
After upsetting their rival and 6-AAAA num. 1 seed Gilmer Lady Cats 70-66 in overtime on Tuesday, the Pickens Dragonettes (15-8, 8-3) traveled to Tunnel Hill to take on the Northwest Whitfield Bruins (18-6, 10-1) in a game where a potential tie for second place in the region was on the line. In a tough game, it was the Lady Bruins who came away with the 40-28 win.
In the first quarter, it was Cassidy Richards who got the scoring started for the Nettes with a pair of free throws. Northwest Whitfield tied it with a bucket to make it 2 a piece. Sarah Morris, who came up big in the game against Gilmer, hit a three to make it 5-3 after the Lady Bruins took the lead with a free throw. After Northwest Whitfield went on a 5-0 run, Mykenzie Weaver hit a three to tie things up at 8 as we headed to the second quarter.
Cassidy Richards hitting her second free throw
In the second quarter, the Lady Bruins came out on a 4-0 run with a pair of free throws and a bucket. Weaver, hit another three to make it 12-11. A big point in the game came in the second quarter when Weaver was called for her third foul. After that occurred, Northwest Whitfield went on a 5-0 run and led the Nettes 17-11 at the half in a low scoring affair.
Nettes playing tough defense on the Lady Bruins
Weaver got things going in the third quarter with a bucket to cut the Lady Bruins lead down to 17-13. Northwest Whitfield would then open up the game a little bit with a 12-0 run making it 29-13. The Nettes, outscored the Lady Bruins 6-3 for the rest of the quarter, but trailed going to the fourth, 32-19.
Amanda Nelson with the ball on offense
After a bucket by Weaver cut the Northwest Whitfield lead down to 34-21 in the fourth, the Lady Bruins went on a 6-0 run to make it 40-21. The Nettes closed the game out strong on a 7-0 run, but Northwest Whitfield came away with the win, 40-28.
Leading the way for the Nettes were:
Mykenzie Weaver: 14 points
Cassidy Richards: 7 points
Sarah Morris: 3 points
Amanda Nelson: 2 points
Chloe Walker: 2 points
6-AAAA Girls Standings:
Gilmer: 15-6 (10-1)
Northwest Whitfield: 18-6 (10-1)
Pickens: 15-8 (8-3)
Lafayette: 13-9 (5-6)
Heritage: 7-17 (3-9)
Southeast Whitfield: 6-17 (2-9)
Ridgeland: 5-18 (1-10)
The Nettes, will be back in action on Saturday afternoon as they will take on the Adairsville Lady Tigers in non-region action. This game is a makeup game after weather forced it to be postponed. Tip off is set for 4 pm.
Nettes sweep Lafayette on senior night
PHS Basketball, Sports, Team FYN Sports January 18, 2020
On Friday, the Pickens Dragonettes (14-7, 7-2) welcomed the Lafayette Lady Ramblers (12-8, 4-5) for a 6-AAAA contest. It was Senior Night in Jasper last night and the Nettes picked up another big win 59-56. Also, there was a little history made in the process.
The first quarter started out pretty evenly as we had a tie game, 6-6. From there, Pickens went on a 12-0 run to take an 18-6 lead before Lafayette hit a bucket. The Nettes, closed on a 5-0 run highlighted by a play by senior Mykenzie Weaver where she stole the ball in the corner, then turned around and shot a three pointer and sent the home crowd in a frenzy when it connected. Going to the second, Pickens led the Lady Ramblers 23-8.
Nettes setting up offense in the 1st
In the second quarter, Lafayette went on a run of their own and cut the Nettes lead down to 25-18 at one point. The Lady Ramblers would hit a layup just before the half ended to make it 28-21 Pickens as we went to the break.
Nettes looking to stop a drive through the lane
In the third quarter, again, Lafayette made a run. The Lady Ramblers had the Nettes lead down to just 32-29 at one time. During the third, we saw history made. Weaver, scored a bucket and that would be her 2,000th career point scored in a Dragonettes jersey. Time was called and she received a standing ovation from the home crowd and hugs from her teammates and coaches. After the mini celebration, Pickens had to refocus as they maintained their close lead on Lafayette. Going to the fourth, the Nettes held a 44-39 lead.
Mykenzie Weaver drawing a foul
Early in the fourth quarter, Lafayette hit one of two free throws to cut the Pickens lead to 44-40. Cassidy Richards stepped up and hit a big three for the Nettes to make it 47-40. With the score 47-46 Pickens, senior Sarah Morris got an open look and nailed a three to make it 50-46. After the Lady Ramblers made a free throw, Morris again launched a three point attempt that found it’s mark. Lafayette, would not go away as they again cut the Nettes lead down to 57-54. Another Nettes senior, Chloe Walker, calmly stepped to the line and hit two free throws to make it 59-54. Lafayette made a layup at the buzzer as Pickens came away with this one, 59-56.
Leading the way for the Nettes were:
Mykenzie Weaver: 31 points
Sarah Morris: 13 points
Reagan Harwood: 5 points
Cassidy Richards: 4 points
Carmyn Mullins: 2 points
Amanda Nelson: 2 points
Chloe Walker: 2 points
6-AAAA Girls Standings:
Gilmer: 14-5 (9-0)\
Northwest Whitfield: 16-5 (9-1)
Pickens: 14-7 (7-2)
Lafayette: 12-8 (4-5)
Southeast Whitfield: 5-15 (2-7)
Ridgeland: 2-16 (1-9)
Heritage: 4-17 (1-9)
Pickens, will again be home on Tuesday as they welcome the Gilmer Lady Cats to the Dragons Den. The Lady Cats, as you see above, lead 6-AAAA and the Nettes are two games back in third. This will surely be another exciting installment in the Pickens/Gilmer rivalry. Tip off is set for 6 pm.
Nettes sweep Ridgeland on alumni night
PHS Basketball, Sports, Team FYN Sports January 11, 2020
The Pickens Dragonettes (13-7, 6-2) were home last night hosting the Ridgeland Lady Panthers (2-14, 1-7) in 6-AAAA action. The Nettes, were coming off of a big road win over the Heritage Lady Generals on Tuesday, and looked to keep that momentum built to this game.
In the first quarter, the Nettes raced out to a big lead. After Ridgeland got the first bucket of the game, Senior Mykenzie Weaver went on a personal 8-0 run to give Pickens an 8-2 early advantage. The rest of the quarter saw the Nettes outscore the Lady Panthers 21-8. Pickens, got three pointers from Weaver, Sarah Morris, and Allie Presley in the frame. Going to the second quarter, the Nettes led, 29-10.
Sarah Morris about to hit a three
In the second quarter, the Nettes would go on a 6-0 run led by Presley and Cassidy Richards. Ridgeland went on a mini 4-0 run to cut the Pickens lead to 35-14. The Nettes, closed the half on an 18-0 run using great defense to turn into offense, as they led 53-14 at the break.
Nettes on defense against the Lady Panthers
Pickens, started off the third quarter with a 7-0 run led by Weaver and Morris. The third quarter would be a close quarter scoring wise as the Nettes just did outscore the Lady Panthers, 21-18. Going to the fourth, Pickens continued to lead, 74-32.
Emma Gleason with the layup
In the fourth quarter, the Nettes mixed and matched some of the JV players with a couple of starters and they made the most of their opportunities. In a shortened quarter, Pickens outscored Ridgeland 15-4, to take home the win, 89-36.
Leading the way for the Nettes were:
Mykenzie Weaver: 38 points
Sarah Morris: 13 points
Allie Presley: 10 points
Emma Gleason: 8 points
After the game, Nettes alumni and coaches were honored. Members of Nettes teams from the 1960’s till now were recognized.
Nettes players and coaches on Alumni Night
6-AAAA Girls Basketball Standings:
Gilmer: 12-5 (7-0)
Northwest Whitfield: 11-4 (7-1)
Pickens: 13-7 (6-2)
Lafayette: 12-6 (4-3)
Southeast Whitfield: 4-15 (1-7)
Heritage: 4-15 (1-7)
Ridgeland: 2-14 (1-7)
Pickens, will be back on the road this afternoon as they head to Adairsville to take on the Lady Tigers in non-region action. jam packed afternoon with both boys and girls JV teams playing at 3 pm and 4:30 pm. The Nettes, will tip off at 6 pm.
Nettes earn sweep over Heritage after road win
PHS Basketball, Sports, Team FYN Sports January 8, 2020
The Pickens Dragonettes (12-7, 5-2) were on the road last night as they took on the Heritage Lady Generals (4-13, 1-6) in 6-AAAA region play. The Nettes, had already defeated the Lady Generals once this season, and came into this one looking for the regular season sweep to keep third place all to themselves.
The first quarter started out with an early free throw by the Lady Generals. Allie Presley, gave the Nettes their first lead of the game with a bucket to make it 2-1. Heritage then went on a 5-0 run, to reclaim the early lead, 6-2. Pickens, went on a run themselves led by Cassidy Richards and Carmyn Mullins. Richards, hit two free throws, then Mullins went on a personal 5-0 run including two buckets and a free throw to make it 9-7 Nettes. Pickens, outscored Heritage 12-4 for the remainder of the quarter to take a 21-11 lead into the second.
Nettes working the ball inside
Early in the second quarter, the Nettes went on a 7-0 run fueled by three pointers by Presley and Richards. After a bucket by Heritage, Marlee McClure stepped into a three pointer and connected and Mullins nailed a bucket to make it 33-14. The Lady Generals hit a pair of free throws to close out the half with Pickens ahead, 33-16.
Nettes looking to prevent a bucket
Right out of the gates in the third quarter, Chloe Walker hit a three pointer to give the Nettes a 36-16 lead. Heritage, came right back with a three of their own and we were underway in the second half. Pickens went on a little 5-0 run after the Lady Generals three pointer with Mykenzie Weaver making a bucket and Richards hitting a three. Heritage, outscored the Nettes in the third. 13-9, but Pickens continued to lead, 45-29, going to the fourth.
Reagan Harwood attempting a three
In the fourth quarter, Heritage cut the Nettes lead down to 11 on two occasions, but a 9-0 sparked by five straight points from Sarah Morris helped put the game out of reach. The Nettes took this one, 67-47.
Leading the way for the Nettes were:
Mykenzie Weaver: 15 points
Cassidy Richards: 12 points
Carmyn Mullins: 10 points
Allie Presley: 10 points
Sarah Morris: 6 points
6-AAAA Girls Standings:
Gilmer: 12-5 (7-0)
Northwest Whitfield: 10-4 (6-1)
Pickens: 12-7 (5-2)
Lafayette: 11-6 (3-3)
Ridgeland: 2-13 (1-6)
Heritage: 4-14 (1-6)
Southeast Whitfield: 4-14 (1-6)
Pickens, will be back at home on Friday as they welcome the Ridgeland Lady Panthers to the Dragons Den. The Nettes, have already earned one victory over the Lady Panthers and will look to do so again. Tip off is set for 6 pm.