Nettes defeat Lady Trojans to advance to Elite 8
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports February 28, 2026
Jasper, Ga — The Sweet 16 was upon us as the Pickens Dragonettes, welcomed fellow 6-AAA region mate, the North Hall Lady Trojans, to the Dragons Den on Friday, February 27th. These two teams split during the regular season. They did not meet in the region tournament. The Nettes, defeated Upson-Lee to advance to this point. The Lady Trojans, upset Troup County to move on to the Sweet 16. The Nettes, held off a second half rally by the Lady Trojans, to pick up a 49-40 win advance to the Elite 8.
Lauren Hemmer, would get things going for the Lady Trojans with a layup to make it 2-0. Darbi Stanley, would make a nice move to get to the basket for a layup to tie the game. Stanley, would then hit a three to put the Nettes up, 5-2. After a pair of free throws by Ellison Steinhauer, Steinhauer and Reagan Ludington, would make back to back buckets to make it 11-2.
A 5-0 run by the Lady Trojans, would cut the lead to 11-7. The Nettes, would end the first quarter on a 7-0 run as Steinhauer, would make a jumper and a pair of free throws. Tania Rivera, would hit a three to make it 18-7 heading to the second quarter.
The Nettes, would carry over that run to start the second quarter as Rivera would hit a three and then split a pair of free throws. A bucket by the Lady Trojans, would end the run and make it 22-9. After Steinhauer split a pair of free throws, the Lady Trojans, would get another basket to make it 23-11. Steinhauer, would then go on a 6-0 run to stretch the lead out to 29-11. A late bucket by Tallulah Ball, would make it 29-13 Nettes heading into halftime.
The third quarter, began with Steinhauer getting a basket to go and hitting a pair of free throws to make it 33-13. An 8-0 run by the Lady Trojans, would cut the lead down to 33-21. Steinhauer, would calm things down for the moment with a jumper to make it 35-21. After the Lady Trojans split a pair of free throws and got a layup by Ball, Stanley, would get a floater to go to make it 37-24.
A 6-0 run by the Lady Trojans, would close out the third quarter to trim the Nettes lead down to 37-30 heading to the fourth quarter.
Steinahuer and Rivera, would open the fourth quarter with a combined 5-0 run to make it 42-30. The Lady Trojans, would counter with a 7-0 run to cut the lead to 42-37. After a pair of free throws by Steinahuer, the Lady Trojans, would cut the lead down to four with a three. Steinhauer, would come up big for the Nettes as she would hit five more free throws down the stretch to seal a 49-40 win for the Nettes.
Leading scorers for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 30 points
Tania Rivera: 10 points
Darbi Stanley: 7 points
Reagan Ludington: 2 points
The Nettes, will be on the road for the Elite 8 as they will take on the Jenkins Lady Warriors for the second straight year. Time and date TBA.
Late game heroics helps Nettes defeat North Hall
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports January 31, 2026
Jasper, Ga — The Pickens Dragonettes, were back home on Friday, January 30th as they welcomed the Lady Trojans of North Hall to the Dragons Den for 6-AAA region action. The Nettes, came in looking to avenge an early season loss, and run their win streak to four games. After a very intense, back and forth game, It was a late defensive stop, and clutch points from Senior Ellison Steinhauer that helped earn the Nettes a 60-57 win.
An early bucket by Steinhauer to start the game, would put the Nettes up early. After the Lady Trojans tied it up at 2, Skyler Lathem, would make a layup to give the Nettes a 4-2 advantage. Ealyn Kennedy, would complete an and-1 play, to give the Lady Trojans a 5-4 lead. Steinhauer, would then go on a 7-0 run to put the Nettes up 11-5. Lauren Hemmer and Camille Nix, would combine to go on their own 7-0 run to make it 12-11 Lady Trojans.
Reagan Ludington and Hemmer, would trade threes as the Lady Trojans still held a one point lead. After Steinhauer made a pair of free throws, Hemmer, would hit her second three of the quarter and then connect on a pair of free throws to give the Lady Trojans a 20-16 lead. A pair of free throws by Steinhauer, would cut the lead in half heading to the second quarter as the Lady Trojans led it, 20-18.
A basket by Hemmer to begin the second quarter, would push the lead back to four. A three by Steinhauer, would cut the lead to one. After the two teams traded buckets, the Nettes, would go on a 9-0 run led by Darbi Stanley, Tania Rivera, and Stenhauer to take a 32-26 lead. Back to back threes by the Lady Trojans, would tie the game up at 32 a piece. Rivera, would then go on a 5-0 run to give the Nettes a 37-32 advantage.
A late basket by Hemmer before the end of the first half, would cut the Nettes lead down to 37-34 heading into the break.
Ludington, would split a pair of free throws to start the scoring in the second half as the Nettes led it, 38-34. A three by Hemmer, would trim the lead down to one. After a bucket by Bree Jewell, a three by Nix, would tie the game at 40. Steinhauer and Ludington, would end the third quarter by combining to go on a 7-0 run to give the Nettes a 47-40 lead heading to the fourth.
A basket by the Lady Trojans to begin the fourth quarter, would cut the lead to five. Back to back buckets from Steinhauer and Jewell, would give the Nettes a 51-42 advantage. After a timeout by the Lady Trojans, Tallulah Ball, would get a tough layup to go to make it 51-44. After a bucket by Jewell, Nix and Hemmer, would combine to go on a 5-0 run to cut the lead to 53-49. Steinhauer, would get a lay-in to go to make it 55-49.
Hemmer, would go on a 4-0 run herself to cut the lead to 55-53. A big bucket by Steinhauer, would make it a four point game. Hemmer, would respond with another 4-0 run to tie the game at 57. Steinhauer, would get the ball and drive all the way down the court and get the layup to go to give the Nettes a 59-57 lead. After a defensive stop by the Nettes, they would inbound it to Steinhauer who would be fouled and she would head to the line to try and add to the lead.
After the first one was no good, Nettes coach Jordan Shaw, would call a timeout to set his defense. After the timeout, Steinhauer, would hit the second free throw to put the Nettes up 60-57. The Lady Trojans, would get off one last desperation heave to try to time the game, but it was no good and the Nettes would hang on to win it, 60-57.
Leading scorers for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 32 points
Tania Rivera: 10 points
Bree Jewell: 6 points
Reagan Ludington: 6 points
Darbi Stanley: 4 points
Skyler Lathem: 2 points
6-AAA Girls Region Standings:
GAC: 16-5 (10-0)
Pickens: 13-8 (8-2)
White County: 16-5 (7-3)
North Hall: 13-8 (6-4)
Lumpkin: 13-8 (4-6)
Dawson: 12-9 (3-7)
Chestatee: 9-12 (2-8)
Johnson-Gainesville: 0-20 (0-10)
The Nettes, will be at home for the final time in the regular season as they host the GAC Lady Spartans on Tuesday, February 3rd. The Nettes, will look to earn a split with the Lady Spartans after falling to them on the road earlier in the season. Tip off is set for 6 pm.
Steinhauer passes 2,000 career points as Nettes sweep Lumpkin
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports January 29, 2026
Dahlonega, Ga — The ice storm and winter weather over the weekend, pushed back games to Wednesday, January 28th as the Pickens Dragonettes, made the trip over to Lumpkin County to take on the Lady Indians. The Nettes, came into the game looking for the in season sweep as they defeated the Lady Indians in Jasper back on December 16th. Nettes Senior guard Ellison Steinhauer, would surpass the 2,000 career point mark early on in the third quarter as the Nettes would use a big second half to pick up the win, 55-45.
Reagan Richardson, would get things started with a layup to make it 2-0 Lady Indians. The Nettes, would respond as Darbi Stanley, Steinhauer, and Bree Jewell, would combine to go on an 11-0 run to make it 11-2. A three by Alanyna Lindley, would end the run and cut the lead to 6. After a basket by Reagan Ludington, Lindley, would hit her second three of the frame to make it 13-8 Nettes heading to the second quarter.
Maddie Lee, would cut the lead to 2 with a three to begin the second quarter. Steinhauer, would then sink a pair of free throws as play would be stopped to recognize the Nettes lone Senior for surpassing the 2,000 career point mark. When play resumed, Anna Kate Davis, would split a pair of free throws. A second three by Lee, would tie the game at 15. Tania Rivera, would answer with a three of her own to give the Nettes an 18-15 lead.
After Lee split a pair of free throws, Steinhauer, would get a bucket to go and Jewell would complete an and-1 play to make it 23-16. Lindley and Lee, would close out the first half by combining to go on a 5-0 run to close the gap to 23-21 heading into the break.
The Nettes, would start the second half on an 8-0 run with Steinhauer scoring the first seven points. Ludington, would split a pair of free throws to make it 31-21. After Lee made both of her free throw attempts to end that run, Rivera and Steinahuer, would combine to go on a 6-0 run to stretch the lead out to 37-23. Richardson, would end that run by making a pair of free throws to cut the lead to 12.
Steinhauer, would then go on a 5-0 run by herself to make it 42-25. Davis, would hit the first field goal of the second half for the Lady Indians as she would make a three to cut the lead to 14. Violet Greene, would then split a pair of free throws to trim the lead down to 13. After a three by Ludington, Lee, would end the third quarter scoring by making a pair of free throws as the Nettes took a 45-31 lead into the fourth.
A three by the Nettes, would make it a 17 point game to pen up the fourth quarter. Lindley, Richardson, and Lee, would then combine to go on an 8-0 run to trim the lead to 48-39. A 5-0 run by Rivera, would make it 53-39. A three by Lee, would cut the lead to 11. A basket by Steinahuer, would bring the lead back up to 13. Lee, would get a layup to go and Richardson, would split a pair of free throws as the Nettes would come away with the win, 55-45.
6-AAA Girls Region Standings:
GAC: 15-5 (9-0)
Pickens: 12-8 (7-2)
North Hall: 13-7 (6-3)
*White County: 14-5 (5-3)
Lumpkin: 12-8 (3-6)
Dawson: 12-8 (3-6)
*Chestatee: 9-10 (2-6)
Johnson-Gainesville: 0-19 (0-9)
*Will play each other on Thursday, January 29th
The Nettes, will be back home on Friday, January 30th as they take on the North Hall Lady Trojans. The Nettes, will look to avenge an early season loss to the Lady Trojans to split the in season series. Tip off is set for 6 pm.
5 score in double figures as Nettes sweep Lady Indians
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports January 23, 2025
Jasper, Ga — On Wednesday, January 22nd, the Pickens Dragonettes, welcomed the Lumpkin County Lady Indians to the Dragons Den for a 6-AAA match up. This game, was originally set for Tuesday, the 21st, but the latest round of winter weather forced it to be moved to Wednesday. The rest of the region hasn’t been able to play this week so far. Lumpkin, came into the game at 7-12 overall and 2-6 in region play. Pickens, came into the game at 16-2 overall and 7-1 in region play. A big fourth quarter and some nice contributions from the bench, helped the Nettes pick up an 87-55 win.
Ellison Steinhauer, would get things started in the first quarter with a short jumper to make it 2-0. A three by Alayna Lindley, would give the Lady Indians their first lead of the game. Ellie Hollis, would immediately respond with a three of her own to give the Nettes a 5-3 lead. Maddie Lee, would tie the game up at 5 with a layup. The Nettes, would then go on a 5-0 run as Steinhauer would make two free throws, and Bella Martin would hit a three to make it 10-5.
After a basket by Riley Dyer would end the run and cut the lead to 3, Steinhauer and Tania Rivera, would combine to go on an 8-0 run to make it 18-7. A three by Dyer would once again end the run and make it 18-10. After a bucket by Steinhauer, Dyer, Lindley, and Anna Kate Davis would combine to go on a 7-0 run to cut the lead down to 20-17. A basket by Rivera, would put an end to the run and stretch the lead back out to 5.
A three pointer by Emerson Reese, just before the buzzer, would cut the Nettes lead down to 22-20 as they would head to the second quarter.
Lee, would begin the second quarter with a layup to tie the game at 22. A three by Reagan Ludington, would give the Nettes a 3 points lead. After a layup by Lindley, Bree Jewell would hit a three to make it 28-24. Dyer, would get the layup to go through contact, and complete the and-1 to cut the lead to 28-27. A 5-0 run by Martin and Ludington, would make it 33-27.
Dyer, would then make another layup and Reese would split a pair of free throws to cut the lead to 33-30. Back to back buckets by Rivera and Caleigh Hoffard, would make it 37-30. Dyer and Lindley, would then combine for a 7-0 run to tie the game at 37. Martin and Rivera would hit back to back threes, and Ludington would score on a layup to make it 45-37 Nettes at the half.
Martin, would kick off the second half scoring with a three to make it 48-37. Dyer and Lee, would respond by going on a 5-0 run to cut the lead to 6. Steinhauer, Ludington, and Martin, would then combine to go on a 7-0 run to stretch the lead out to 55-42. Lee, would end the run by splitting a pair of free throws. Reese, would follow with a three to make it 55-46.
After a three by Steinhauer, Lee, would score four straight points as she would connect on a layup, and then make a pair of free throws to make it 58-50. The Nettes, would close out the third quarter on a 5-0 run as Martin would hit another three, and Steinhauer would make a pair of free throws. Heading to the fourth, Pickens led Lumpkin, 63-50.
The fourth quarter, would belong to the Nettes. Specifically, Bree Jewell. The Nettes, would open up the fourth by going on a 17-0 run. 13 of those 17 points, were scored by Jewell as she hit four three pointers and split a pair of free throws. Steinhauer and Hollis would also contribute to the run. Lee, would put an end to the big run with a layup to make it 80-52.
Rivera, Hoffard, and Kylee Bozeman, would then combine to go on a 6-0 run to make it 86-52. Violet Greene, would end the run after she would make a layup through contact and hit the free throw to make it 86-55. A late free throw from Teagan Deering, would make it 87-55 as the Nettes would come away with the win.
Scoring leaders for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 19 points
Bree Jewell: 16 points
Bella Martin: 16 points
Tania Rivera: 13 points
Reagan Ludington: 11 points
Ellie Hollis: 5 points
Caleigh Hoffard: 4 points
Kylee Bozeman: 2 points
Teagan Deering: 1 point
The Nettes, are scheduled to take on the Lady Trojans of North Hall on Friday, January 24th. The Lady Trojans, haven’t been able to play their first scheduled game of the week against Johnson so far as it has been postponed twice already due to weather. We’ll have to wait and see if that has any effect on the game scheduled for Friday. Tip off is set for 6 pm.
Second half comeback helps Nettes stay unbeaten
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports December 14, 2024
Jasper, Ga — The Pickens Dragonettes, took on the North Hall Lady Trojans in the final home game of the 2024 portion of the schedule on Friday, December 13th. Both teams were coming off wins on Tuesday, December 10th. For the Nettes, a win would keep them in at least a tie for first place in 6-AAA with White County. After trailing by double-digits in the third quarter, the Nettes made a massive comeback to pick up an impressive 53-46 win.
The Lady Trojans, got the scoring started in the first quarter with a three by Lexi Jarrard. Bella Martin, would get the Nettes on the board with a jumper to cut the lead to 1. After a layup by Victoria Cape, the Nettes, would go on a 7-0 run as Martin would pour in five points, while Ellie Hollis would make a tough layup to give the Nettes a 9-5 lead. A three by Martha Vachtsevanos, would cut the lead to one.
Ellison Steinhauer, would get in on the scoring near the end of the first quarter as she would split a pair free throws to give the Nettes a 10-8 lead over the Lady Trojans heading to the second quarter.
The Lady Trojans, would begin the second quarter by going on a 7-0 run to take a 15-10 lead. A bucket by Martin, would cut the lead to 3. Both teams would then go back and forth as North Hall led it, 20-16. A 4-0 run by the Lady Trojans to end the first half, would give them a 24-16 lead at the break.
Steinhauer, would make her first field goal of the game to begin the second half to cut the lead to 24-18. After Lauren Hemmer and Steinhauer traded baskets, Vachtsevanos, would go on a 5-0 run to give the Lady Trojans a 31-20 lead. The Nettes, would answer by going on a 14-0 run to take a 34-31 lead. Hemmer, would end the run with a bucket to cut the lead to 1. Back to back threes from Caleigh Hoffard and Steinhauer, would give the Nettes a 40-33 lead heading to the fourth.
The fourth quarter would start with back to back baskets from Martin and Hollis to give the Nettes a 44-33 lead. A bucket by Vachtsevanos, would end the run and cut the lead to 9. A layup by Steinhauer, would bring the lead back to 11. The two teams would then trade three point baskets as the Nettes led it, 49-41. A basket by Steinhauer, would make it a 10 point game. Hemmer, would hit a three to cut the lead down to 7.
Martin, would step to the line and make a pair of free throws to give the Nettes a 53-44 lead. A late bucket by Maci Gillespie, would make it 53-46. The final from Jasper, Pickens 53 North Hall 46.
Leading scorers for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 21 points
Bella Martin: 13 points
Bree Jewell: 6 points
Ellie Hollis: 4 points
Reagan Ludington: 4 points
Carleigh Hoffard: 3 points
Tania Rivera: 2 points
6-AAA Girls Basketball Standings:
Pickens: 7-0 (3-0)
White County: 8-2 (3-0)
Dawson County: 7-4 (2-1)
GAC: 7-3 (1-2)
Chestatee: 4-4 (1-2)
Lumpkin County: 4-4 (1-2)
North Hall: 4-4 (1-2)
Johnson, Gainesville: 0-8 (0-3)
The Nettes, will head into Holiday Tournament action for the rest of 2024 as they will participate in the War Lodge Invitational at Sequoyah High School on Friday, December 20th and Saturday, December 21st. First up for the Nettes, a match up against the Hiram Lady Hornets on Friday, December 20th. Tip off is set for 7:30 pm.