Nettes win Pickens Thanksgiving Classic
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports November 27, 2024
Jasper, Ga — It was the final day of the Pickens Thanksgiving Classic on Monday, November 26th as the Pickens Dragonettes, took on the West Forsyth Lady Wolverines. Earlier games saw Sprayberry defeat Gilmer, and Mt. Bethel defeat Alpharetta. The Nettes, would get a big game from Senior Bella Martin, and continue their stellar defensive play to begin the season as they would defeat the Lady Wolverines, 66-42.
The first quarter began with Olivia Ham getting into the lane for a tough bucket to make it 2-0 Lady Wolverines. From then on it was all Nettes the rest of the quarter as a basket by Martin would start a 19-0 quarter run. Martin, Reagan Ludington, and Ellison Steinhauer would all contribute points to the run. Heading to the second quarter, Pickens led West Forsyth, 19-2.
The Lady Wolverines, would start the second quarter off on a 4-0 run as Ham and Maren Moskau would make back to back layups to cut the lead to 19-6. After a pair of free throws from Steinhauer, Averey Glaze would split a pair from the line. Glaze, would then connect on a make after a timeout, to cut the lead to 21-9. Ellie Hollis, would get a layup to go through contact to head to the line. Hollis, would complete the 3-point play to make it 24-9. That and-1 play would start a 9-0 run for the Nettes to close out the first half as Pickens would take a 30-9 lead into the break.
The third quarter, was jam packed with offense from both teams as Martin would get it started with a three to make it 33-9. After a bit of a back and forth between both squads, the Nettes would go on a 7-0 run as Skyler Lathem would dart through the lane for a layup, Martin would make a pair of free throws, and Bree Jewel would make a three to extend the Nettes lead to 47-17.
The Lady Wolverines, would respond with a 5-0 run as Ham would connect on a three, and Yasmeen Gaiter would make a bucket to cut it to 47-22. Martin, would then head to the line after sinking a tough layup. She would complete the and-1 to make it 50-22. The Lady Wolverines, would end the third quarter on a 6-0 run as they would make four straight free throws and a layup to close out the frame. Heading to the fourth, Pickens led it, 50-28.
Martin, would again begin the quarter scoring with a three to make it 53-28. The Lady Wolverines, would then go on an 8-0 run to cut the lead to 53-36. Tania Rivera, would put an end to the run with a nice layup to make it 55-36. Later on in the quarter, the Nettes would go on a 5-0 run as Kylee Bozeman would hit a three and Ludington would make a basket to stretch the lead to 66-40. A bucket by Ella Cowan would give us a final score of 66-42.
All Tournament Selections:
Bella Martin
Reagan Ludington
Tournament MVP:
Ellison Steinhauer
Scoring leader for the Nettes:
Bella Martin: 30 points
Ellison Steinhauer: 18 points
Reagan Ludington: 5 points
Ellie Hollis: 3 points
Kylie Bozeman: 3 points
Bree Jewel: 3 points
Skyler Lathem: 2 points
Tania Rivera: 2 points
The Nettes, will now rest and get prepared for 6-AAA play as they will host the Chestatee Lady War Eagles on Friday, December 6th. Tip off is set for 7 pm.
Nettes go toe to toe with nationally ranked Wesleyan
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports January 13, 2024
Jasper, Ga — One of the biggest games in the state of Georgia took place on Friday, January 12th as the Pickens Dragonettes hosted the Wesleyan Lady Wolves in a battle of top ranked teams. Coming into the game, the Nettes, were 17-0, 4-0 in 7-AAA, ranked 3rd in 3A, and 4th in the state of Georgia on MaxPreps. The Lady Wolves, came into the game 12-1, 4-0 in 7-AAA, ranked 2nd in 3A, ranked 3rd in the state of Georgia on MaxPreps, and ranked in the top 25 nationally. The Lady Wolves, pulled away late to pick up a 62-54 win.
The first quarter began with the Lady Wolves going on a 6-0 run as Johanna Potter and ’24 4-star Ga Tech signee Chazadi “Chit-Chat” Wright combined for the run. ’24 Valdosta State signee Bella Hopkins, got the Nettes on the board with a layup to cut the lead to 4. A 4-0 run by Potter and ’24 4-star Texas signee Bryanna Preston, stretched the lead out to 10-2. The Nettes, answered with a 5-0 run as Hopkins got another basket to fall and Ellison Steinhauer hit a three to make it 10-7.
Wright, ended the run with a three pointer to make it 13-7. A bucket by ’24 UVA-Wise signee Caroline Mullins cut the lead to 4. After a pair of free throw makes by the Lady Wolves, the Nettes would close out the first quarter on a 4-0 run as Mullins and Caleigh Hoffard made back to back layups to make 15-13 going to the second quarter.
A basket by Steinhauer tied the ball game at 15 to start the second quarter. After a three pointer from the Lady Wolves, Hopkins would make a jumper, and Steinhauer would split a pair of free throws to tie it at 18. A bucket by Wesleyan pushed them ahead by 2. Steinhauer, hit a three to give the Nettes their first lead of the game. Potter, gave the lead back to the Lady Wolves with a layup as both teams were trading baskets. A 4-0 run by Steinhauer gave the Nettes a 25-22 lead.
Preston, would then drive in for a layup to cut the Nettes lead down to 1. Back to back three pointers from Freshman Reagan Ludington and Steinhauer gave the Nettes their biggest lead at 31-24. Another layup from Preston cut the Nettes lead to 31-26. A three by Steinhauer increased the lead 34-26. Potter, split a pair of free throws to close out the first half as the Nettes took a 34-27 lead into the break.
Potter, began the second half by again splitting a pair of free throws to cut the lead to 34-28. Another three pointer from Steinhauer increased the lead to 37-28. For the rest of the third quarter, both teams would trade baskets as the Nettes maintained the lead over the Lady Wolves. Going to the fourth, the Nettes led Wesleyan, 48-40.
The Lady Wolves, started the scoring in the fourth quarter after a couple of fouls as Wright and Shayla Bahr combined for a 5-0 run to cut the lead down to 48-45. A bucket by Hopkins stretched the lead back to 5. A 9-0 run led by Preston and Wright, gave the Lady Wolves a 54-50 lead. A basket by Mullins put an end to the run and cut the lead down to 2. Potter and Mullins would then trade buckets as the Lady Wolves led it, 58-54. Wright, closed out the game hitting four free throws as the Lady Wolves came away with a 62-54 victory.
Scorers for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 24 points
Caroline Mullins: 14 points
Bella Hopkins: 11 points
Reagan Ludington: 3 points
Caleigh Hoffard: 2 points
7-AAA Girls Basketball Standings:
#2 Wesleyan: 13-1 (5-0)
#3 Pickens: 17-1 (4-1)
#5 White County: 15-3 (3-2)
#6 Dawson: 10-7 (3-2)
Gilmer: 7-8 (2-4)
Lumpkin: 5-11 (1-4)
West Hall: 0-13 (0-5)
The Nettes, will be back on the road on Tuesday, January 16th as they take on the West Hall Lady Spartans. Tip off is set for 6 pm.