Nettes move to 3-0 with win over rival Lady Cats

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Jasper, Ga — Monday, November 25th saw day two action in the Pickens Thanksgiving Classic. Earlier games saw Sprayberry defeat West Forsyth, and Mt. Bethel defeat The King’s Academy. The first game of the nightcap, saw the Pickens Dragonettes, take on their rivals from just up the road, the Gilmer Lady Cats. The Nettes, would pick up a 38-18 win over the Lady Cats after a very solid defensive effort.

The Nettes, started the game off by going on an 8-0 run as Ellison Steinhauer would make a pair of free throws, while Reagan Ludington and Bella Martin would hit back to back threes. Paula Robertson, would get the Lady Cats on the board with a bucket to make it 8-2. Both teams would then find offense hard to come by for the remainder of the first quarter as the Nettes would take n 8-2 lead into the second quarter.

The offensive woes for both teams would continue into the second quarter as no shots were seeming falling for either side. Steinhauer and Martin, would break the scoring drought as they combined to go on a 6-0 run to make it 14-2. The Lady Cats, would close out the first half on a 4-0 run as Bree Burnette and Chelsey Griggs would make back to back layups. Heading into the break, Pickens led Gilmer, 14-6.

Ludington, would begin the second half with her second three pointer of the game to make it 17-6. After a bucket by Burnette, Steinhauer would connect on her first three of the contest to make it 20-8. That three would spark a 14-0 run by the Nettes highlighted by Steinhauer scoring her 1,000th career point. A timeout would be called to recognize the Junior for reaching the milestone as her teammates cheered on. Going to the fourth, Pickens led Gilmer, 31-8.

Steinhauer, would score the opening basket of the fourth quarter to make it 33-8. After Robertson would split a pair of free throws, Burnette would hit a three to make it 33-12. The two teams would trade buckets to close out the game as the Nettes pick up the win over their rivals, 38-18.

Leading scorers for the Nettes:

Ellison Steinhauer: 18 points

Bella Martin: 13 points

Reagan Ludington: 6 points

Caleigh Hoffard: 1 point

The Nettes, will be back on Roy Cowart Court on Tuesday, November 26th as they take on the West Forsyth Lady Wolverines in the final day of the Pickens Thanksgiving Classic. Tip off is set for 6 pm.

Steinhauer scores 31 in win over Sparyberry

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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 honor ’73-’74 team; defeat Lady Cats

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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.

Nettes rebound with big road win at West Hall

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Oakwood, Ga — After a tough loss to Wesleyan, the 24th ranked team in the nation, on Friday, January 12th, the Pickens Dragonettes looked to get back to their winning ways as they took to the road to face the West Hall Lady Spartans in 7-AAA action. This game was originally scheduled for Tuesday, January 16th, but the weather caused it to be moved a day. The Nettes, saw a total team effort in this one as they picked up a 92-12 win.

 

The first quarter began with the Nettes going on a massive 33-0 run. Caroline Mullins, Ellison Steinhauer, Reagan Ludington, Bella Hopkins, and Brylee Deering all contributed to the run. Summer Orlick, got the Lady Spartans on the board with a basket. Mullins, ended the first quarter scoring with a layup to make it 35-2 Nettes going to the second quarter.

 

The Nettes, started the second quarter with another big run as they went on a 19-0 run to stretch the lead out to 54-2. Ellison and Emery Steinhauer, Deering, Hopkins, and Mullins contributed to this run. After a three pointer by the Lady Spartans, Caleigh Hoffard, worked her way inside for a layup to make it 56-5. Yatsar Matos, answered with a layup of her own to make it 56-7. The Nettes, would then score three straight points as Hoffard split a pair of free throws, and Ludington scored on a layup to make it 59-7.

Heidi Zuniga, would split a pair of free throws to close out the first half as the Nettes led the Lady Spartans, 59-8 at the break.

 

The Nettes, began the third quarter with an 11-0 run as the Steinhauer sisters and a returning Ellie Hollis got in on the action to make it 70-8. After a basket by Cayla Radich, Hopkins would split a pair of free throws and hit a three to close out the third quarter with the Nettes leading, 74-10.

 

Hopkins, continued her run to start the fourth quarter as she would in total go on a 9-0 run. The Nettes, would altogether go on a 15-0 run as Ludington and Emery Steinhauer joined Hopkins during the run. After a bucket by the Lady Spartans ended that run, the Nettes closed out the game on a 7-0 run as they pick up the win, 92-12.

 

Top Scorers For The Nettes:

Bella Hopkins: 21 points

Ellison Steinhauer: 17 points

Emery Steinhauer: 14 points

Brylee Deering: 11 points

Caroline Mullins: 11 points

Reagan Ludington: 8 points

 

The Nettes, will be back home on Friday, January 19th as they host their rivals, the Gilmer Lady Cats. The Nettes, took round one back on December 5th in Ellijay. Tip time for round two is set for 7 pm.

Nettes open region play with win at Gilmer

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Ellijay, Ga — The region portion of the schedule tipped off on Tuesday, December 5th as the Nettes made the trip up 515 to take on the Gilmer Lady Cats in the opening game of the 7-AAA schedule. Coming into the game, the Nettes were 5-0, and ranked 4th in AAA. The Lady Cats, came into the game with a 2-2 record having earned wins over Murray County and Sonoraville. The Nettes, got off to a fast start in this one as they opened region play with a 56-26 win.

 

In the first quarter, the Nettes started off quickly going on a 13-0 run to begin the game. The Lady Cats got on the board with a bucket to make it 13-2. After a basket by Bella Hopkins, Lucy Ray stepped to the line and hit both free throws to make it 15-4. Reagan Ludington ended the first quarter scoring with a three to make it 18-4 Nettes going to the second quarter.

 

The Lady Cats, would get on the board first in the second quarter as Bree Burnette made a layup. She would follow up by making the free throw to make it 18-7. Sophia Riblet, would then split a pair of free throws to cut the Nettes lead down to 18-8. A three pointer from Ludington ended the 4-0 run from the Lady Cats to make it 21-8. Riblet, would go back to the line and this time make both free throws to make it 21-10.

The Nettes, would then go on a 7-0 run as Caroline Mullins made a basket and two free throws, and Hopkins hit a three to make it 28-10. Burnette, made a basket and the free throw to cut it to 28-13. The first half ended with Ellison Steinhauer making a bucket as well as two free throws to give the Nettes a 32-13 lead at the half.

 

Much like the second quarter, the third quarter began with the Lady Cats getting on the board with a basket to make it 32-15. The Nettes, would then go on a 16-0 run. Mullins, Steinhauer, Brylee Deering, and Ludington all contributed to the run. Aliza Chastain ended the big run from the Nettes with a bucket. Mullins, ended the quarter scoring with a layup to make it 50-17 going to the fourth.

 

The Nettes, began the shortened fourth quarter with a 6-0 run as Hopkins hit two shots and Mullins hit one to make it 56-17. The Lady Cats, would end the game on a 9-0 run to give them some momentum heading into their next game. The Nettes, moved to 6-0, but more importantly, 1-0 in 7-AAA play with the 56-26 win.

 

7-AAA Region Standings:

3A #4 Pickens: 6-0 (1-0)

3A #2 Wesleyan: 6-1 (1-0)

3A #5 Dawson: 5-2 (1-0)

3A #6 White County: 8-0 (0-0)

Gilmer: 2-3 (0-1)

Lumpkin: 1-5 (0-1)

West Hall: 0-6 (0-1)

 

The Nettes, will be back in non-region action on Friday, December 8th as they head to Calhoun to take on the Sonoraville Lady Phoenix. The Nettes defeated the Lady Phoenix 74-61 on November 20th as part of the Pickens Thanksgiving Tournament. Tip off for this one is set for 7 pm.

Mullins hits 1K career points as Nettes move to 5-0

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Jasper, Ga — For the first time in a decade the Pickens Dragonettes hosted the Fannin County Lady Rebels at PHS on Tuesday, November 28th. Coming into the game, the Nettes, were 4-0 and ranked 4th in the 3A top ten. The Lady Rebels, had not played a game up until this point as they were looking to get their ’23-’24 season tipped off. The Nettes, jumped out to an early lead in this one and used it to propel themselves to a 56-29 win.

 

The first quarter started out slow for both teams as there were more fouls than points early on. Reese Lewis, split a pair of free throws to give the Lady Rebels a 1-0 lead. The Nettes, would then get things rolling and go on a 17-0 run highlighted by UVA-Wise signee Caroline Mullins becoming the 21st Nettes player to surpass the 1,000 career point mark. Pickens, finished the first quarter on a 20-2 run as the Nettes led it, 20-3 going to the second.

 

Maggie Ledford, got things going for the Lady Rebels to start the second quarter as she hit a bucket to make it 20-5. The Nettes, would go on a 12-0 run to make it 32-5. The Lady Rebels, would go on a 6-0 run as Callie Ensley hit two free throws, and Izzie Jabaley and Lewis made baskets to make it 32-11. Ellison Steinhauer got the final bucket of the first half as the Nettes held a 34-11 lead at the half.

 

Mullins, got things rolling for the Nettes to start the second half as her basket made it 36-11. Young Harris signee Courtney Davis, picked up her first points of the game with a tough bucket and Ledford followed with a basket of her own to make it 36-15. The Nettes, would then go on a 9-0 run as Steinhauer made two three pointers, and Mullins connected on one as well to make it 45-15. Davis, ended the run with her first three of the contest. The Nettes, closed out the third with an 8-0 run to make it 53-18 going to the fourth.

 

In a shortened fourth quarter, the Lady Rebels got 5 points from Davis, and buckets from Macy Hawkins, Ledford, and Jabaley. The Nettes, got a three pointer from Ashaela Buchanan. Final score from Jasper, Pickens 56 Fannin 29.

 

Scoring for the Nettes:

Caroline Mullins: 17 points

Ellison Steinhauer: 17 points

Bella Hopkins: 15 points

Ashaela Buchanan: 3 points

Brylee Deering: 2 points

Caleigh Hoffard: 2 points

 

The Nettes, will be off for the rest of the week as they get ready to begin region play next week as they make the short trip up to Ellijay to take on the Gilmer Lady Cats on Tuesday, December 5th. Tip off is set for 6 pm.

 

 

Nettes pick up region win on Senior Night

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Jasper, Ga — It was a rough week for the Pickens Dragonettes last week as they dropped three straight road games against Sonoraville, White County, and Wesleyan. On Tuesday, January 17th, they were back at home as they welcomed the West Hall Lady Spartans to Roy Cowart Court for a 7-AAA match up. It was also a reason to celebrate because it was also Senior Night. All three seniors had big nights as the Nettes got back on the winning track defeating the Lady Spartans 65-9.

 

The Nettes got off to a quick start in the first quarter as Senior Madison Powell began the scoring with a layup. Bella Hopkins then hit a three pointer, and Caroline Mullins made a pair of free throws to make it 7-0. Powell, got her second bucket of the quarter to make it 9-0 Nettes. After a bucket by Summer Orlick to put West Hall on the board, Pickens went on a 6-0 run getting baskets from Mullins and Hopkins to make it 15-2 going to the second.

Nettes on offense in the first quarter

The second quarter began with the Nettes continuing their run they ended the first quarter with as Mullins hit a pair of free throws, Hopkins, Emery Bryant, and Senior Adrienne Plumley all made buckets as all together it was a 14-0 run to make it 23-2. After Orlick got a crazy shot to fall, she converted the and-1 attempt to end the run and make it 23-5. Pickens, went on another 6-0 run as Plumley, Hopkins, and Brylee Deering made baskets to make it 29-5. Just before the end of the half, Xitlally Villeda split a pair of free throws to make it 29-6 Nettes going into the break.

Nettes played tough defense all game

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To start the second half, Pickens went on a big run. The run started with Plumley who got her 5th and 6th point of the game. Then the Nettes would hit 4 straight three pointers as Emmie Moore, Mullins, and Emery Steinhauer, who hit two back to back. Emery’s sister Ellison, decided she wanted to get in on the act and she made a bucket for her first points of the game to make it 45-6. Cayla Radich, ended the Pickens run with a basket to make it 45-8. Pickens, got two free throws to end the third and it was 47-8 Nettes going to the fourth.

Nettes with the ball in the second half

A free throw by Mullins and a bucket by Emory Bryant got the fourth quarter started for Pickens as they went up, 50-8. After Orlick split a pair of free throws to make it 50-9, the rest of the shortened fourth quarter became the Madison Powell and Emma Gleason show. Senior Emma Gleason, got her first points of the game with a layup. Powell followed up with a bucket and a three pointer. Gleason, then scored the last six points of the game as the Nettes got back to their winning ways defeating the West Hall Lady Spartans, 65-9.

 

Leading Scorers for the Nettes:

Caroline Mullins: 14 points

Emma Gleason: 10 points

Bella Hopkins: 9 points

Madison Powell: 9 points

Adrienne Plumley: 6 points

Emery Steinhauer: 6 points

Emory Bryant: 4 points

Emmie Moore: 3 points

Ellison Steinhauer: 2 points

 

The Nettes, will be back in action on Friday as they head to Ellijay to take on the Gilmer Lady Cats in another 7-AAA game. Pickens, has already won the season series between their 515 rival, but will look to go for the sweep on the road. Tip off is set for 7 pm.

Nettes sweep season series from Gilmer

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Jasper, Ga — After coming off of a big 75-18 win over Southeast Whitfield on the road on Friday, the 14th, the Pickens Dragonettes turned right back around and welcomed the Gilmer Lady Cats to the Dragons Den for a non-region contest on Saturday, January 15th. Coming into the game, the Nettes were riding a 12-game winning streak. The Nettes won the prior two meetings with the Lady Cats this season and were looking to complete the season sweep. The first meeting saw the Nettes come away with a 56-50 win in Blue Ridge. The second meeting saw Pickens again come away with a 55-49 win in Ellijay. The Nettes, outscored the Lady Cats, 37-22 in the second half in route to a 53-38 win.

 

The Nettes got the first quarter going early with a bucket by Carmyn Mullins to make it 2-0 early. After Gilmer tied it up a 2, Pickens went on a 5-0 run after a three by Carmyn Mullins and a bucket by Emma Gleason to give the Nettes a 7-2 lead. A 4-0 run from the Lady Cats cut the lead down to 7-6. The Nettes would go on an 8-0 run to close the quarter as Amanda Nelson and Bella Hopkins both hit three’s, and Caroline Mullins nailed a jumper just as times expired to make it 15-6 Nettes, going to the second.

Nettes with strong defense early on

In the second quarter, after the teams traded a foul each, Caroline Mullins would go 1 for 2 from the line. Her sister, Carmyn, got the rebound and made the bucket to make it 18-6 Pickens. After a 4-0 run by the Lady Cats was stopped by a bucket from Gleason, Gilmer went on another 4-0 run to cut the Nettes lead down to 20-14. Hopkins, answered with a three to make it 23-14. After a bucket by the Lady Cats, Madison Powell got in on the act with a three of her own to make it 26-16 Pickens at the half.

Nettes with the ball on offense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To start the third quarter, Caroline Mullins hit a three pointer to make it 29-16. After a bucket and a free throw by Gilmer, Hopkins hit two free throws of her own to make it 31-19. After the two free throws, the Nettes turned on the defense and Caroline Mullins went on an 8-0 run by herself to make it 39-19. After a bucket by the Lady Cats to stop the run, Nelson hit a free throw to make it 40-21. The two teams then traded three pointers to make it 43-24 Nettes. A bucket by Gilmer to close the third quarter made it 43-26 Pickens going to the fourth.

Madison Powell with the basketball

A pair of free throws by the Lady Cats started the scoring in the fourth quarter. After a bucket from Caroline Mullins, Gilmer went on a 4-0 run to make it 45-32. A bucket by Gleason and a free throw make from Caroline Mullins made it 48-32. The teams traded free throws for a bit, then Gilmer made a bucket to make it 49-36. The Nettes, then got back to back buckets from Caroline Mullins and Powell to make it 53-36. The Lady Cats would make two final free throws before the end of the quarter to make it a 53-38 Pickens win.

 

Leading Scorers For Gilmer:

Elly Callihan: 9 points

Lucy Ray: 8 points

Charley Poteet: 6 points

Aliza Chastain: 5 points

 

Leading Scorers For Pickens:

Caroline Mullins: 20 points

Bella Hopkins: 8 points

Madison Powell: 8 points

Carmyn Mullins: 7 points

Emma Gleason: 6 points

Amanda Nelson: 4 points

 

7-AAAA Girls Region Standings:

Pickens: 15-2 (6-0)

Heritage: 12-4 (5-1)

Northwest Whitfield: 10-7 (4-2)

Central-Carroll: 7-9 (3-3)

Cedartown: 3-8 (2-4)

Ridgeland: 4-12 (1-5)

Southeast Whitfield: 0-16 (0-6)

 

The Nettes, will be back at it on Tuesday, January 18th (weather permitting) as they welcome the Cedartown Lady Bulldogs to Jasper for a 7-AAAA match up. Pickens defeated Cedartown earlier in the season, 62-31 at Cedartown. Tip off for this one is set for 6 pm.

‘Nettes fall to 5A Calhoun in non-region contest

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Jasper, Ga — On Thursday, December 2nd, it was the Pickens Dragonettes turn to have their home opener of the 2021-22 season as they welcomed the Calhoun Lady Jackets out of the AAAAA classification. This game was originally scheduled for Friday, December 3rd, but was bumped up a day due to the Calhoun football team hosting a semi-final playoff game. The ‘Nettes, came into the game at 2-1 on the season getting wins over Gilmer and Copper Basin. Calhoun came in with a record of 4-1 on the season playing several big sized schools. Entering the game short handed, the Nettes did all they could, but the Lady Jackets took this one, 61-46.

 

In the first quarter, Calhoun got things going with the opening bucket of the game. Carmyn Mullins tied things up at 2 for the Nettes. The Lady Jackets then went on a 6-0 run to make it 8-2. After a pair of free throws from Mullins, Bella Hopkins connected on a three to make it 8-7. The two teams traded buckets for the rest of the quarter with Calhoun grabbing a 15-12 lead going to the second quarter.

Nettes with the ball on offense

In the second quarter, the Lady Jackets added to their lead with a three pointer to make it 18-12. From there, the Nettes went on a 7-0 run getting 5 points from Hopkins and a bucket from Amanda Nelson to give Pickens its first lead of the game, 19-18. The rest of the quarter saw Calhoun go on a 17-0 run to give them a 35-19 lead going to the break.

Nettes defending Calhoun in the paint

 

 

 

 

 

 

After Calhoun got things started in the third quarter with a bucket, Mullins went on a quick 4-0 run to make it 37-23. The teams again traded buckets for the majority of the quarter as the Lady Jackets kept their lead, 46-31, going to the fourth quarter.

Nettes looking to score

The fourth quarter saw the Nettes go on a 5-0 run to cut the Calhoun lead down to 46-36. After extending their lead back to 15, Pickens cut it down to 53-42. The Lady Jackets closed the game on an 8-4 run to give them the 61-46 win.

 

Leading scorers for Pickens:

Bella Hopkins: 17 points

Amanda Nelson: 12 points

Carmyn Mullins: 8 points

 

The Nettes, will be back on the road on Saturday afternoon as they head to Ellijay to battle the Lady Cats of Gilmer. Pickens won in a close one during the ETC Thanksgiving Tip-Off Tournament in Blue Ridge and more than likely this one will be a close, exciting one as well. Tip off is set for 3 pm.

Nettes sweep Lafayette on senior night

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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 fall in region meeting with Gilmer

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The Pickens girls basketball team (6-4, 3-1 Region 6-4A), came into the game against the Gilmer Lady ‘Cats looking to shake off a tough loss to Gordon Central last Saturday and to keep their region record spotless. Of the three region games the ‘Nettes have played, two have been on the road. Both teams came in with identical 3-0 region records.

Early on in the first quarter, both teams got some quick buckets. Mykenzie Weaver got the first five points for the ‘Nettes to give them an early 5-2 lead. From there the Lady ‘Cats made a big run. Gilmer went on a 15-0 run to give them a 17-5 lead. To their credit, Pickens battled back and outscored the Lady ‘Cats 9-7. Gilmer led 24-14 going to the second.

In the second quarter, the ‘Nettes battled back, cutting the Lady Cat lead down to four late in the first half. A 5-0 run by Gilmer to close the half made it 46-37 Lady ‘Cats going into the break.

In the third quarter the Lady ‘Cats were able to add to their lead by outscoring the ‘Nettes 25-15. The run was led by Elly Callihan, Jalynn Ledford, and Emma Callihan. Going to the fourth, Gilmer led Pickens, 71-52.

In the fourth, the Lady ‘Cats were able to keep their offensive output going on the way to a  94-67 win. Gilmer outscored Pickens 48-30 in the second half on the way to the win.

Leading the way for the ‘Nettes were:

Mykenzie Weaver: 36 points

Allie Presley: 10 points

Amanda Nelson: 5 points

Sarah Morris: 4 points

Chloe Walker: 4 points

 

6-AAAA Girls Standings:

NW Whitfield: 4-0

Gilmer: 4-0

Pickens: 3-1

Lafayette: 2-2

SE Whitfield: 1-3

Ridgeland: 1-4

Heritage: 0-5

 

Next up for the ‘Nettes is the Gordon Lee Holiday Tournament. This three-day event starts Thursday, Dec. 17. Pickens, will head to Chattooga to take on the Lady Indians on Thursday at Chattooga. Tip off for that one is set for 7 p.m. They will again play at Chattooga on Friday, with an opponent yet to be determined. To wrap the tournament up, they will play at Gordon Lee on Saturday. The opponent there is yet to be determined as well.

‘Nettes comeback attempt falls just short against Gordon Central

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After a tough, hard fought win last night at Lafayette, the PHS Dragonettes turned right around and hosted the Gordon Central Lady Warriors. The last time these two teams faced each other, it went into overtime with the Nettes coming away victorious 92-90.

 

To start the 1st quarter, the away team got off to a very fast start. The Lady Warriors kicked off the game on a 13-0 run. The Nettes, shook off their cold start to the game and got right back into it with a 10-0 run themselves. The run was powered by Kealy Hillhouse and Chloe Walker. Going to the 2nd quarter, Gordon Central took a 17-12 lead.

Nettes running on a fast break

In the 2nd quarter, the Lady Warriors went on an 11-2 run to begin the frame. Sarah Morris and Allie Presley helped the Nettes go on a 5-0 run, but Gordon Central maintained a 30-19 going to the break.

Dragonettes defending against the Lady Warriors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 3rd quarter, saw the Nettes offense finally come alive. Pickens, used a 23-17 quarter run to cut the Gordon Central lead down to five, 47-42. The Nettes got buckets from Marlee McClure, Amanda Nelson, Mykenzie Weaver, Walker, and Reagan Harwood in the frame.

Amanda Nelson going in for a layup

In the 4th and final quarter, the Nettes, got within three of the lady Warriors in the closing seconds. Pickens, had one last chance with 1.2 seconds left. The potential game tying three fell short and Gordon Central came away with a 55-52 win.

 

Leading the way for the Nettes were:

Amanda Nelson: 10 points

Kealy Hillhouse: 8 points

Sarah Morris: 7 points

Marlee McClure: 6 points

Allie Presley: 6 points

Chloe Walker: 5 points

Mykenzie Weaver: 5 points

 

Pickens, will be back on the road on Tuesday night as they head to Ellijay to take on the Lady Cats of Gilmer. The game, originally scheduled for 6 pm, has now been moved back to 7 pm due to the addition of a JV boys game.

Nettes’ win overtime thriller in season opener

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Last night, the PHS Nettes varsity basketball team took to the road to open the 2019-20 season against the Lady Warriors of Gordon Central. Gordon Central, is a AA school in Calhoun. Nettes coach Brandon Thomas, debuted a new style of play for this season. A more fast paced style of play. It was surely on display last night.

 

The opening quarter saw Pickens get off to a somewhat slow start. It picked up for the Nettes towards the end of the frame, but the Lady Warriors would take a 16-12 lead into the 2nd quarter.

In the 2nd quarter, things picked up for the Nettes on offense & that new fast paced style they implemented was a big part of that. Pickens, outscored the Lady Warriors 34-21 in the 2nd to take a 46-37 lead into the break.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the 3rd quarter, it was very much back & forth. Both teams were playing at a fast pace as a total of 41 points were scored between the two teams in the frame. Gordon Central outscored the Nettes, 21-20, but Pickens continued to lead with a score of 66-58, going to the 4th.

The 4th quarter, saw the Lady Warriors start out on a big run to tie the ball game up. For the majority of the quarter, each team would trade bucket for bucket, gaining no more than a four or five point lead. With under a minute left, the Nettes, were down five. Senior Mykenzie Weaver, a 1,000 point career scorer, drained a three to cut it to two. Pickens, got the turnover they needed, & called timeout to set up a game tying or potential winning bucket. Weaver, would miss the shot as time expired, but an official called a foul on the shot, much to the displeasure of the home crowd. With the crowd getting on her, Weaver calmly sank the two free throws to send us into overtime tied at 82.

 

In the overtime, both teams had opportunities to possibly put the game away with free throws, but it seemed like none of them would fall. Tied at 90, the Nettes decided to play keep away. Pickens, held the ball for what seemed like the entire final minute of the overtime period. With 3 seconds left, Sarah Morris found an opening, drove to the bucket, & made the layup as time expired to give the Nettes the 92-90 win over Gordon Central in an epic battle.

 

Mykenzie Weaver led the way for the Nettes on this night with 50 points. A career game high for her & possibly a school record for a single game (searching through the record books for that answer).

This afternoon, the Nettes will bring their fast paced style to Blue Ridge as they participate in day one of  the annual Thanksgiving Tournament. Today’s opponent, the Gilmer Lady Cats. Tip off is set for 3 pm.

Nettes’ Fight Till The End Against Lady Bruins, Face Gilmer Tomorrow

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Earlier tonight, the PHS Dragonettes varsity basketball team traveled back to Southeast Whitfield for a semifinal showdown with the #1 seed coming into the 6-AAAA Region Tournament, the Northwest Whitfield Lady Bruins. The winner, would move on to take on the Heritage Lady Generals in the championship game.

In the 1st quarter, the Nettes got off to a 4-0 start. The Lady Bruins, were able to take the lead by the end of the 1st, 17-10. In the 2nd quarter, Pickens got going a little bit, & cut into the Northwest Whitfield lead. At the half, the Lady Bruins led, 27-22.

In the 3rd, the Nettes’ got right back into the game using an 11-6 quarter run. Going to the 4th & final quarter, we we’re all tied at 33. The 4th quarter, was back & forth with the Nettes coming back after trailing 39-33, to take the lead. Northwest Whitfield, was able to make a late run, outscoring Pickens 13-9, to get the win, 46-42.

Stats:

Mykenzie Weaver: 19 points, 2 assists, 5 rebounds, 4 steals

Torie Williams: 15 points, 1 assist, 2 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks

Sarah Morris: 3 points, 5 rebounds, 1 block

Kealy Hillhouse: 3 points

Hattie Baker: 2 points, 1 assist, 1 rebound, 2 steals

Olivia Simmons: 2 assists, 5 rebounds, 3 steals

Pickens, will be back at Southeast Whitfield on Friday as they will battle the Gilmer Lady Cats for 3rd place. Tip off is scheduled for 4 pm.

Nettes’ Ground Lady Eagles, Face Gilmer In Tournament Championship Tonight

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Yesterday afternoon, the PHS Nettes’ varsity basketball team traveled back to Ellijay for the 2nd day of the annual Thanksgiving Tip-Off Tournament. Pickens, once again opened the day as they took on the Hiwassee Dam Lady Eagles from North Carolina.

 

In the opening quarter, once Pickens found it’s footing, they were able to build a lead on the Lady Eagles. Going to the 2nd quarter, the Nettes’ led, 14-7. In the 2nd, the Nettes’ extended their lead using a combination of good defense leading to offense. Outscoring Hiwassee Dam 17-9 in the 2nd, Pickens took a 31-16 lead into the half.

 

In the 3rd, the Nettes’ continued to build their lead on the Lady Eagles. Outscoring Hiwassee Dam, 16-13, Pickens held a 47-29 advantage going to the 4th. The Nettes’ took this one, 60-36.

 

Stats:

Mykenzie Weaver: 23 points, 3 assists, 5 rebounds, & 2 steals

Torie Williams: 14 points, 7 assists, 2 rebounds, & 4 steals

Reagan Harwood: 6 points, & 5 rebounds

Amanda Nelson: 5 points, 1 assist, 1 rebound, & 2 steals

Chloe Walker: 4 points, 1 assist, 2 rebounds, & 2 steals

Sarah Morris: 4 points, & 1 steal

Olivia Simmons: 2 points, 2 assists, 4 rebounds, & 1 steal

Hattie Baker: 2 points, 1 rebound, & 1 steal

 

Later today, the Nettes’ will head back to Ellijay to take part in the 3rd and final day of the Thanksgiving Tip-Off Tournament as they take on the host team, the Gilmer Lady Cats. This will also be a true championship game as both teams have won their other two games. Tip off is scheduled for 6 pm.

Nettes’ Fall To Lady Cats In Closing Seconds, Host Northwest Whitfield Friday

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Earlier tonight, the PHS Dragonettes varsity basketball team welcomed the Gilmer Lady Cats to the Dragons Den for their 2nd overall meeting of the season, and the 1st region meeting of the season. The Nettes’, came into the game winners of 3 straight, & 2-1 in region play. The Lady Cats, came in an impressive 8-1 on the early season & also 2-1 in 6-AAAA.

 

In the 1st, the Nettes’, came out hot on a cold evening. Junior Mykenzie Weaver, scored the 1st 7 points for Pickens, & the Nettes held a 10 point advantage at one point. After one, Pickens led the Lady Cats, 16-8. In the 2nd quarter, the defense for Gilmer got them into it. The Lady Cats, went on an 18-9 quarter run, to take a 26-25 lead over Pickens, going to the break.

 

In the 3rd, both teams remained close as you would expect in a heated rivalry game. Gilmer, outscored the Nettes’ 15-14 in the 3rd, to take a 41-39 lead into the 4th and final quarter. Coming down to the wire in the 4th, the Nettes’ & the Lady Cats were tied at 58. Gilmer, would make 1 of 2 free throws to take a 59-58 lead. With 1.8 seconds left, the Nettes’ got a good look off of the in-bounds play, but the shot would not fall & the Lady Cats came away with the 59-58 win.

 

Stats:

Mykenzie Weaver: 22 points, 2 assists, 4 rebounds, 5 steals

Torie Williams: 13 points, 8 assists, 3 rebounds, 2 steals

Olivia Simmons: 8 points, 2 assists, 9 rebounds

Hattie Baker: 5 points, 1 assist, 5 rebounds

Sarah Morris: 4 points, 1 rebound

Amanda Nelson: 3 points, 2 assists, 4 rebounds

Reagan Harwood: 2 points, 2 rebounds

Chloe Walker: 1 point

 

The Nettes’, will look to bounce back from this tough loss as they host the defending region champion Northwest Whitfield Lady Bruins on Friday. Tip off scheduled for 7 pm.

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