Nettes season ends in Final Four
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports March 8, 2026
Douglasville, Ga — For the second time since 2022, the Pickens Dragonettes, found themselves one game away from the state championship game on Saturday, March 7th. To do that, they would have to go through an old region foe in the Heritage Lady Generals. The Nettes, were coming off a big upset of Jenkins in the Elite 8, while the Lady Generals, held off Oconee County. The Lady Generals, would come away with the win, 46-35.
The Nettes, started off fast as Darbi Stanley would hit a three, and Reagan Ludington would get a layup to go and also make a pair of free throws to give the Nettes a 7-0 lead. The Lady Generals, would get on the board after a pair of free throws by Paisley Collins. Ludington, would get a point back after splitting a pair of free throws to make it 8-2. The Lady Generals, would then go on a run to close out the first quarter.
Collins, Tori Epps, and Ansley Lawson, would combine to go on a 7-0 run to end the first quarter as the Lady Generals would take a 9-8 lead heading to the second.
Stanley, would give the Nettes an 11-9 lead to start the second quarter after her second three pointer of the game. A bucket by Bailee Hollis, would tie the game at 11. Back to back threes by Epps and Lawson, would make it 17-11. Tania Rivera, would collect an offensive rebound and get the put back to make it 17-13. A late basket by Epps, would give the Lady Generals a 19-13 lead over the Nettes at the half.
A layup by Ema Tanner, would open up the second half and stretch the lead to 21-13. A three by Stanley, would cut the lead to 21-16. After another bucket by Tanner, back to back layups by Skyler Lathem and Rivera, would cut the lead to 23-20. Collins and Epps, would then hit back to back threes for the Lady Generals to make it 29-20. Ellison Steinhauer, would split a pair of free throws to make it 29-21.
Back to back buckets by Epps and Sunshine Davenport, would give the Lady Generals a 33-21 lead heading to the fourth quarter.
Steinhauer, would make back to back baskets to start the fourth quarter as the Nettes would cut the lead down to 8. A three by Epps and a bucket by Tanner, would stretch the lead out to 38-25. A layup by Steinhauer and a three by Rivera, would once again trim the lead down to 8. Back to back layups by Epps and Collins, would make it 42-30. After Steinhauer split a pair of free throws, Tanner, would make a pair to give the Lady Generals a 44-31 lead.
A basket by Steinhauer, would make it 44-33. After Epps split a pair of free throws, Steinhauer, would get another bucket to go to make it 45-35. Tanner, would split a pair of free throws to make it a final score of 46-35.
Scoring leaders for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 12 points
Darbi Stanley: 9 points
Tania Rivera: 7 points
Reagan Ludington: 5 points
Skyler Lathem: 2 points
The Nettes, will have the majority of their core coming back next season. They will be back in a familiar region as they will be back in region 6-AAAA next year with the same group of schools Chestatee, Dawson, North Hall, and White County. GAC and Johnson-Gainesville will depart and Gilmer will come back to the same region as Pickens for the first time in several years. It should make for another exciting year of Nettes basketball.
Nettes advance to Sweet 16
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports February 25, 2026
Jasper, Ga — The AAA Girls State Basketball Tournament began on Tuesday, February 24th as the Pickens Dragonettes, hosted the Upson-Lee Lady Knights. The Nettes, came into the tournament as the #6 seed. The Lady Knights, came into the tournament as the #27 seed. After a back and forth first quarter, the Nettes, were able to pull away to pick up the win, 68-39 to advance to the Sweet 16.
The Lady Knights, would get things started with a three by Ja’Kalah Holmes. Freshman Darbi Stanley, answered that with a three of her own to tie the game. After a bucket by Holmes, Stanley and Ellison Steinhauer, would give the Nettes the lead after back to back baskets. Holmes, carrying the Lady Knights early on, would hit her second three of the quarter to make it 8-7.
Jamiya Carthon, would then complete an and-1 play to put the Lady Knights up 11-7. Back to back buckets by Steinhauer, would tie the game at 11. Holmes, would hit her third three of the quarter to put the Lady Knights up 14-11. Reagan Ludington, would end the first quarter on a 6-0 run as she would hit a three, and then complete an and-1 play to make it 17-14 Nettes heading to the second quarter.
Bree Jewell, would open the scoring in the second quarter as her three would put the Nettes up 20-14. Back to back buckets from Kynzlee Harris and Shatavia King, would cut the lead down to 20-18. Stanley, would complete an and-1 play to make it 23-18. That would kick off a 13-0 run to end the first half as Tania Rivera, Stanley, and Steinhauer would contribute to the run. At the break, the Nettes were out in front, 33-18.
The Lady Knights, would get a basket from Lakyzhia Miller to open the second half. Rivera, would then hit three and then complete an and-1 play to make it 39-20. A three by Stanley, would add a three to make it 42-20. Jabria Riddle, would split a pair of free throws to end the run. Miller, would score her second basket of the quarter to cut the lead to 42-23. Stanley, would hit another three to make it 45-23.
Miller, leading her team in the third would hit a jumper to make it 45-25. Steinhauer, would then start a 9-0 run with 7 straight points. Freshman Khloe Pruett, would cap off the run with a layup to make it 54-25. A pair of free throws by Miller, would end the run and make it 54-27 heading to the fourth quarter.
Harris, would get the fourth quarter going with a bucket to make it 54-29. Skyler Lathem, would get into the score book with a corner three to make it 57-29. After a layup by Stanley, Carthon and Holmes, would answer with their own 5-0 run as the Nettes led it, 59-34. Pruett, would end the run with a pair of free throws. Pruett, would then be rewarded for running the floor as she would make a layup to give the Nettes a 63-34.
Ruby Flatt, would take advantage of a fast break opportunity and hit a three that had the home crowd on their feet. Riddle, would end the run with a three to make it 66-37. Elin Porio, would do a good job of getting an offensive rebound and finishing with a put back layup to make it 68-37. A late jumper by King, would give us a final score of 68-39.
Leading scorers for the Nettes:
Darbi Stanley: 19 points
Ellison Steinhauer: 17 points
Tania Rivera: 9 points
Reagan Ludington: 6 points
Khloe Pruett: 6 points
Ruby Flatt: 3 points
Bree Jewell: 3 points
Skyler Lathem: 3 points
Elin Porio: 2 points
The Nettes, will now await their Sweet 16 opponent. They will host the winner of the North Hall/Troup County match up. Troup County, hosts North Hall on Wednesday, February 25th. Stay tuned for updates on opponent, date, and time.
Dominant second half sends Nettes to region semifinals
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports February 18, 2026
Norcross, Ga — On Monday, February 16th, the Pickens Dragons, battled back to move past the Chestatee War Eagles to advance to the semifinals on the boys side. The Dragonettes, looked to punch their ticket to the girls semifinals on Tuesday, February 17th as they took on the Dawson Lady Tigers. It looked like the makings of another close game between the two after the first half, but the Nettes would take over and outscore the Lady Tigers 39-11 in the second half to pick up the win 64-31.
The Lady Tigers, would jump out to an early lead to start the game as Ava Roberson and Lilly Abbott, would combine to go on a 5-0 run. Darbi Stanley and Abbott, would then trade baskets as Dawson led it, 7-2. Skyler Lathem, Tania Rivera, and Ellison Steinhauer, would then combine for a 5-0 run to tie the game at 7. The Lady Tigers, would counter that run with another combined 5-0 run by Roberson and Abbott to make it 12-7.
A three pointer and a pair of free throws by Reagan Ludington, would tie the game up at 12. A late bucket by Abbott, would give the Lady Tigers a 14-12 lead heading to the second quarter.
Back to back baskets by Steinhauer, would open up the second quarter as the Nettes took a 16-14 lead. A bucket by Roberson, would tie the game at 16. A big momentum shifter came after Stanley, would hit a three as she was being fouled. Stanley, would make the free throw to give the Nettes a 20-16 advantage. Abbott and Roberson, doing the heavy lifting for the Lady Tigers, would tie the game after back to back baskets.
A combined 5-0 run by Ludington and Rivera to close out the first half, would give the Nettes a 25-20 lead over the Lady Tigers heading into the break.
Steinhauer, the 6-AAA Girls Region Player of the Year and North Georgia commit, would absolutely take over for the Nettes in the third quarter. Steinhauer, would begin the second half by going on an 8-0 run to stretch the lead out to 33-20. A layup by Abbott, would end the run and make it 33-22. Steinhauer and Stanley, would then go on a combined 8-0 run to make it 41-22.
Abbott, and Steinhauer, would then trade free throw makes to end the third quarter as the Nettes would take a 43-24 lead into the fourth.
Rivera, Ludington, and Stanley, would start the fourth quarter by going on a combined 10-0 run to make it 53-24. Abbott, would end the run by completing an and-1 play to cut the lead to 53-27. After a pair of free throws by Steinahuer, Carleigh Hoffard, would get a layup to go to make it 57-27. A three by Abbott, would cut the lead to 57-30. Khloe Pruitt and Stanley, would combine to go on a 5-0 run to make it 62-30.
After Roberson split a pair of free throws, Ludington, would end the scoring by making a pair of free throws as the Nettes would come away with a 64-31 win.
Scoring leaders for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 23 points
Darbi Stanley: 15 points
Reagan Ludington: 11 points
Tania Rivera: 9 points
Carleigh Hoffard: 2 points
Skyler Lathem: 2 points
Khloe Pruitt: 2 points
With the win, the Nettes have advanced to the 6-AAA region semifinals where they will take on the White County Lady Warriors on Thursday, February 19th at Chestatee High School. These two teams split their regular season meetings. Tip off is set for 4 pm.
Nettes defeat Lady Spartans in OT thriller
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports February 4, 2026
Jasper, Ga — It was Senior Night on Tuesday, February 3rd as the Pickens Dragonettes, took on the Lady Spartans of Greter Atlanta Christian in a battle of the top two teams in 6-AAA. The Nettes, came into the game riding a four game win streak, and were looking to avenge an early season loss to the Lady Spartans. It took overtime, but the Nettes were able to pull off a big win, 62-59.
The Lady Spartans, would take an early lead to start the game as Milan Johnson would hit a three. The lone Senior for the Nettes, Ellison Steinhauer, would get the Nettes on the board with a layup. Johnson and Barri Newman, would then combine to go on an 8-0 run to make it 11-2. After a quarter of shots just not falling for the Nettes, a three by Freshman Darbi Stanley, would cut the lead to 11-5 heading to the second quarter.
Stanley, would begin the second quarter the way she ended the first quarter as her second three of the first half would cut the lead to 11-8. A bucket by Dru Jeckewicz, would make it a five point game. That basket would be the start of a 6-0 run by the Lady Spartans as they would take a 17-8 lead. A three by Reagan Ludington, would trim the lead down to six.
After a free throw make by the Lady Spartans, Steinhauer, would go on a 7-0 run to tie the game at 18. Another 6-0 run by the Lady Spartans, would give them a 24-18 lead. A layup by Khloe Pruett, would put an end to the run and make it 24-20. After a basket by Jeckewicz, Pruett, would hit a three to make 26-23. A layup by Newman, would again make it a five point game.
As the time drained down on the first half, Ludington, would slice through the defense and hit a floater to cut the Lady Spartans lead to 28-25 at the break.
Ludington, would start the second half with another bucket to cut it to 28-27. After a basket by Jeckewicz, Ludington would hit a long jumper to again make it a one point game. A 4-0 run by the Lady Spartans, would extend their lead back to five. A bucket by Steinhauer, would end the run and make it a three point game. Another 4-0 run by the Lady Spartans, would stretch the lead out to seven.
Ludington and Steinhauer, would respond by combining to go on a 5-0 run to cut the lead back down to two. After a basket by Onyekachi Ele-Oroko, Steinhauer and Skyler Lathem, would end the third quarter by combining to make six straight free throws to give the Nettes a 42-40 lead heading to the fourth quarter.
Jeckewicz, would begin the fourth quarter by making a pair of free throws to tie the game at 42. After a basket by Steinhauer, the Lady Spartans, would go on a 6-0 run to make it a four point game. The Nettes, would counter as Tania Rivera, Stanley, and Steinhauer would combine to go on an 8-0 run to make it 52-48. The Lady Spartans, would answer that by going on a 7-0 run to take a 55-52 lead.
With the clock winding down, Steinahuer, would take the layup to cut the lead to one. Jeckewicz, would make a pair of free throws to give the Lady Spartans a three point lead. With 6 seconds to go, the ball was in Steinhauer’s hands. She would get to a spot and put up a shot over two defenders and hit it to tie the game at 57 to send it to overtime.
Jermani Govan, would get things going in overtime with a layup to give the Lady Spartans a two point lead. A three by Steinhauer, would give the Nettes a one point advantage. Later on, Steinhauer, would make a pair of free throws to extend the lead to three. The Lady Spartans, would have a couple of chances to tie the game in the final seconds, but they would be no good as the Nettes come away with the win, 62-59.
Leading scorers for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 32 points
Reagan Ludington: 11 points
Darbi Stanley: 9 points
Khloe Pruett: 5 points
Tania Rivera: 3 points
Skyler Lathem: 2 points
The Nettes, will begin a three game road trip to end the regular season on Friday, February 6th as they make the trip up to Cleveland to take on the White County Lady Warriors. Tip off is set for 6 pm.
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.
Big third quarter helps Nettes sweep Chestatee
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports January 22, 2026
Gainesville, Ga — With impending winter weather looming, the games that were originally set for Friday, January 23rd, were bumped up a day to Thursday, January 22nd as the Pickens Dragonettes, made the trip down to Gainesville to take on the Chestatee Lady War Eagles in 6-AAA region action. A 21-5 third quarter, helped the Nettes earn a big 56-37 win over the Lady War Eagles.
Reagan Ludington, would start the game off with a layup, and then convert a turnover into points as the Nettes led 4-0 early. After a three by the Lady War Eagles cut the lead to one, the Nettes, would go on a 9-0 run powered by Skyler Lathem, Tania Rivera, Ludington, and Bree Jewell to take a 13-3 lead. A 5-0 run by the Lady War Eagles, would trim the lead to 13-8.
A late basket by Ellison Steinhauer, would give the Nettes a 15-8 lead over the Lady War Eagles heading into the second quarter.
Darbi Stanley, would hit her first three of the night to begin the second quarter to give the Nettes a 10 point lead. After a mini 4-0 run by the Lady War Eagles, Steinhauer, would get one to go to make it 20-12. Lexi Moss, would then split a pair of free throws to trim the lead to 7. Steinhauer and Ludington, would combine to go on a 4-0 run to stretch the lead out to 11.
A 5-0 run by Jamya Weaver and Moss, would cut the lead to 6. Steinhauer, would put an end to the run with a bucket to give the Nettes an 8 point advantage. A late basket from Moss, would cut the Nettes lead to 26-20 at the break.
The Nettes, led by Steinhauer and Lathem, would come out and start the third quarter on a 10-0 run to stretch the lead to 36-20. A three by Moss, would end that run. Rivera, Stanley, and Caleigh Hoffard, would combine to go on an 8-0 run to make it 44-23. After a basket by the Lady War Eagles, Stanley, would hit her second three of the quarter to make it 47-25 Nettes heading to the fourth.
The Lady War Eagles, would get things going in the fourth with a bucket to cut the lead to 20. The Nettes, would go on a 6-0 run as Rivera would connect on a jumper, Steinhauer, would split a pair of free throws, and Ruby Flatt, would hit a three to make it 53-27. Blakely Boyd and Weaver, would respond with a 5-0 run to cut the lead to 21. A three by Stanley, would make it 56-32.
The Lady War Eagles, would end the game on a 5-0 run as the Nettes would come away with a 56-37 win to sweep the season series.
Leading scorers for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 17 points
Darbi Stanley: 12 points
Reagan Ludington: 9 points
Tania Rivera: 6 points
Skyler Lathem: 4 points
Ruby Flatt: 3 points
Caleigh Hoffard: 3 points
Bree Jewell: 2 points
With the win, the Nettes are now 11-8 and 6-2 in 6-AAA play. As of now, they are scheduled to head to Lumpkin to take on the Lady Indians on Tuesday, January 27th at 6 pm. That will depend on how the weather shakes out over the weekend.
Stanley leads the way in Nettes win over Dawson
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports January 21, 2026
Jasper, Ga — We’re officially halfway through the 6-AAA region schedule as the Pickens Dragonettes, took on the Dawson Lady Tigers on Tuesday, January 20th. The Nettes, were coming off a tough loss to region leader GAC last Friday. The Lady Tigers, were looking to rebound after a loss to White County. The Nettes, got big contributions from Freshman Darbi Stanley and Junior Tania Rivera as they were able to come away with a 57-44 victory.
Reagan Ludington, would get the scoring started for the Nettes in the first quarter as she would knock down a three. Ellison Steinhauer, would then go to the line and make a pair of free throws to give the Nettes a 5-0 lead. The Lady Tigers, who were without two players for this game, would turn to Lilly Abbott and she would end up carrying the load for Dawson. Abbott, would give the Lady Tigers the lead after a 9-0 run.
The Nettes, would respond with a 13-0 run led by Steinhauer, Skyler Lathem, Stanley, and Bree Jewell. A late foul, would send Andee Howell to the line where she would make both free throws to cut the Nettes lead to 18-11 heading to the second quarter.
Abbott, would open the second quarter with a three to cut the lead to four. A nice drive to the basket by Jewell, would lead to a layup to make it 20-14. After a layup by Abbott, Stanley, would hit a three to make it 23-16. Abbott, would get to the rim again for another basket. Steinhauer, would bring the lead back to 7 with a pair of free throws. Kadence Rhodes, would cut the lead back to 5 after she made a pair of free throws.
Abbott, would then add another three to cut the lead down to 2. After a three by Rivera, Abbott, would end the first half with another three to make it 28-26 Nettes heading into the half.
Rivera, would begin the second half with a three to make it 31-26. After a three by Abbott, Stanley, would knock down back to back threes to make it 37-29. A 5-0 combined run by Rhodes and Abbott, would cut the Nettes lead down to 3. A pair of free throws by Caleigh Hoffard, would stretch the lead back to 5. Ramsey Smith, would get a bucket to go to cut the lead back down to 3. Back to back threes by Stanley and Rivera to close the third quarter, would give the Nettes a 45-36 lead heading to the fourth.
Stanley, Rivera, Steinhauer, and Hoffard, would continue the run started by Stanley and Rivera to end the third quarter to begin the fourth quarter to make it 57-36. The Lady Tigers, would end the game on an 8-0 combined run by Baylee Green, Abbott, and Rhodes. The Nettes, withstand a game high 31 points by Abbott to pick up the win, 57-44.
Leading scorers for the Nettes:
Darbi Stanley: 24 points (8 threes)
Tania Rivera: 11 points
Ellison Steinhauer: 8 points
Bree Jewell: 5 points
Caleigh Hoffard: 4 points
Reagan Ludington: 3 points
Skyler Lathem: 2 points
6-AAA Girls Region Standings:
GAC: 13-5 (7-0)
Pickens: 10-8 (5-2)
White County: 14-4 (5-2)
North Hall: 11-7 (4-3)
Lumpkin: 12-6 (3-4)
Chestatee: 9-9 (2-5)
Dawson: 11-7 (2-5)
Johnson-Gainesville: 0-17 (0-7)
The Nettes, will be back on the road on Friday, January 23rd as they head to Gainesville to take on the Chestatee Lady War Eagles. The Nettes, defeated the Lady War Eagles back on December 5th to open up region play. Tip off is set for 7 pm.
Nettes move to 4-1 in region play
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports January 14, 2026
Jasper, Ga — The Pickens Dragonettes, were back in region play on Tuesday, January 13th as they welcomed the Johnson-Gainesville Lady Knights to the Dragons Den. The Nettes, were looking to bounce back after a tough loss to Fannin last Saturday and pick up some momentum heading into a big road game at GAC on Friday. The Nettes, were able to get everyone involved during this game as they would come away with a 69-17 win.
The Nettes, would start off fast in this one as Bree Jewell, Darbi Stanley, Skyler Lathem, and Ellison Steinhauer, would combine to go on a 17-0 run to open up the game. Taelor Carruth, would end the run with a put back lay up to get the Lady Knights on the board. Steinhauer and Tania Rivera, would combine to go on a 9-0 run to close out the first quarter as the Nettes led the Lady Knights, 28-2.
Emily Hernandez, would open up the second quarter scoring with a hook shot to make it 28-4. The Nettes, would then go on a 16-0 run powered behind Khloe Pruitt, Steinhauer, and Stanley. Carmen Castano, would end the run to make it 44-6. After trading buckets, Stanley and Steinhauer would end the first half on a 5-0 run. At the break, the Nettes led the Lady Knights, 51-8.
The second half would have shortened quarters. In the third quarter, the Nettes, would shutout the Lady Knights 8-0. Jewell and Caleigh Hoffard, would each hit a three. Lathem, would make her second layup of the game. Heading to the fourth quarter, the Nettes were ahead, 59-8.
Carruth, would start the scoring in the fourth quarter to make it 59-10. Aubrey Phelps, would get in on the scoring for the Nettes as she would hit a three to make it 62-10. Sophia Painter, would then split a pair of free throws to make it 63-10. After a three by Carruth, Quincy Flatt, would hit a three to make it 66-13. Flatt, would then split free throw attempts as the Nettes led it, 67-13.
After a basket by Arianna Flores, Elin Porio, would get a layup to go to make it 69-15. A final bucket by Carruth, would give us a final score of 69-17.
Leading scorers for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 23 points
Bree Jewell: 11 points
Darbi Stanley: 11 points
Tania Rivera: 5 points
Quincy Flatt: 4 points
Skyler Lathem: 4 points
Caleigh Hoffard: 3 points
Aubrey Phelps: 3 points
Elin Porio: 2 points
Khloe Pruitt: 2 points
Sophia Painter: 1 point
6-AAA Girls Region Standings:
GAC: 10-5 (5-0)
Pickens: 9-7 (4-1)
Lumpkin County: 12-4 (3-2)
White County: 12-4 (3-2)
Dawson County: 11-5 (2-3)
North Hall: 9-6 (2-3)
Chestatee: 8-8 (1-4)
Johnson-Gainesville: 0-14 (0-5)
As mentioned earlier, the Nettes, will be back on the road on Friday, January 16th as they take on the GAC Lady Spartans. Tip off is set for 7 pm.
Nettes split season series with Lady Rebels
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports January 11, 2026
Jasper, Ga — The Pickens Dragonettes, were back on the home floor on Saturday, January 10th as they took on the Fannin Lady Rebels in non-region play. These two teams met early on in the season back on November 18th, with the Nettes coming away with the narrow victory. The rematch, was also very tightly contested. The Lady Rebels, would hold off a late rally by the Nettes as they would hang on to pick up the win, 60-55.
Ellison Steinhauer, would get the scoring started as she would put the Nettes ahead by a bucket. After a bit of a back and forth, Darbi Stanley, would find Skyler Lathem inside for a layup to make it 4-0. Izzie Jabaley and Avi Ethington, would make back to back baskets for the Lady Rebels to tie things up. Another bucket by Steinhauer, would once again put the Nettes in front.
Ethington, would make a pair of free throws to tie it up at 6. Steinhauer, would complete an and one play to give the Nettes a 9-6 lead. After a three by Maggie Ledford tied the game, Steinhauer, off to a fast start, would put the Nettes ahead. A late three by Reese Lewis, would put the Lady Rebels up 12-11 heading to the second quarter.
A bucket by Ethington to start the second quarter, would put the Lady Rebels up by three. Stanley, would get into the score book with a three to tie the game at 14. A 5-0 run by Albany Cole and Ethington, would give the Lady Rebels a 19-14 lead. Steinhauer and Reagan Ludington, would respond with a 5-0 run of their own to tie things up at 19. The Lady Rebels, would answer that with a 9-0 run to take a 28-19 lead.
Lewis and Ethington would combine to go on that run to put Fannin in front. Ludington, would end the run with a basket to cut the lead to 7. Cole, would split a pair of free throws as the Lady Rebels would take a 29-21 lead into the break.
Lewis, would begin the second half with a three to put the Lady Rebels up 32-21. Back to back buckets by Stanley and Steinhauer, would cut the lead back to 7. Cole, Lewis, and Jabaley, would respond with a 6-0 run to make it 38-25. A basket by Steinhauer and an and-1 play by Ludington, would cut the lead to 8. A late basket by Toccoa Hampton, would put the Lady Rebels up 40-30 heading to the fourth.
Stanley, Steinhauer, and Lathem, would combine to go on a 7-0 run to start the fourth quarter to cut the Lady Rebels lead to 3. After a bit of a back and forth and technical fouls, the Lady Rebels found themselves up by 10 with just over a minute left. Steinhauer, would make a pair of free throws to cut the lead to 8. The Nettes, would then get the ball back and Bree Jewell would hit a three to cut the lead to 5.
Steinhauer, would make another pair of free throws to trim the lead to 3. The Lady Rebels, with the ball with a little over 20 seconds left, put up a shot that the Nettes would rebound. The Nettes, would set up a play for a potential game tying three, but it would fall short and the Lady Rebels would grab it. Jabayley, would hit a pair of free throws to help seal the win for Fannin, 60-55.
Scoring leaders for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 29 points
Reagan Ludington: 8 points
Darbi Stanley: 8 points
Skyler Lathem: 4 points
Caleigh Hoffard: 3 points
Bree Jewell: 3 points
The Nettes, will end their three game home stand on Tuesday, January 13th as they host the Johnson-Gainesville Lady Knights for another 6-AAA region match up. Tip off is set for 6 pm.
Nettes pick up big win against White County
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports January 10, 2026
Jasper, Ga — The Pickens Dragonettes, were on the home floor for the first time in 2026 as they took on the Lady Warriors of White County on Friday, January 9th. The Nettes, were looking to rebound after a tough loss at North Hall on Tuesday night. The Lady Warriors, came into the game at the top of the 6-AAA region standings. After a slow start by the Nettes, they were able to rally and pick up a much needed win, 44-40.
The first quarter, did not go the way the Nettes had hoped it would as the Lady Warriors came out of the gate with an 11-0 run to start the game. Kalynn Watkins, Aslyn Burkett, Zara Gosse, and Ella Kate Shedd were all a part of the Lady Warrior run. Ellison Steinhauer, would finally get a bucket to fall to get the Nettes on the board. A three by Burkett, would put the Lady Warriors up 14-2. A tough lay-in by Steinhauer, would make it 14-4 Lady Warriors heading to the second quarter.
The Nettes, would come out with a different mindset in the second quarter as a 10-0 run sparked by Steinhauer and Bree Jewell, would tie the ball game at 14. Shedd, would put an end to the run as she would go on a 5-0 run to give the Lady Warriors a 19-14 lead. Steinhauer, would knock down a three to make it 19-17. After another basket by Shedd, freshman Darbi Stanley, would hit a three to make it 21-20 White County at the break.
The second half started with Steinhauer giving the Nettes their first lead of the game with a bucket. The Lady Warriors, would counter with a 6-0 run to make it 27-22. After a timeout, Tania Rivera, would cut the lead to three with a layup. A basket by Shedd, would bring the lead back to five. Steinhauer, would then split a pair of free throws to make it 29-25.
A three by Reagan Ludington, would trim the Lady Warrior lead down to one. Just before the third quarter buzzer, Steinhauer, would nail a fade away jumper to give the Nettes a 30-29 lead heading to the fourth quarter.
Steinhauer, would get things going in the fourth with a bucket to extend the lead to three. Gosse, would connect on a little jumper to cut the lead back to one. Steinhauer, would answer with a three to make it a four point game. Gosse, would split a pair of free throws on the other end to cut the lead to three. A discussion was then had about a ball out of bounds that was initially called out on Pickens was reversed after the officials determined it went off of White County.
The White County bench, would then receive a warning. After the Lady Warriors called timeout, the head coach would receive a technical. Steinhauer, would split the technical free throw shots. After a timeout by the Nettes, Steinhauer, would get another one to fall to make it a six point game. Shedd, would cut that lead in half with a three. Steinhauer, would then get a jumper to go to make it a five point advantage.
Gosse, would make a pair of free throws to trim the lead back to three at 40-37. Ludington, would then step to the line and make a pair of free throws to once again give the Nettes a five point lead. After a big defensive rebound by Skyler Lathem, she would knock down a pair of free throws to make it 44-37. A last second three by Anijah Moss, would give us a final of 44-40.
Leading scorers for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 27 points
Bree Jewell: 5 points
Reagan Ludington: 5 points
Darbi Stanley: 3 points
Skyler Lathem: 2 points
Tania Rivera: 2 points
6-AAA Girls Region Standings:
GAC: 7-5 (3-0)
Pickens: 8-6 (3-1)
White County: 12-3 (3-1)
Lumpkin: 11-4 (2-2)
North Hall: 9-5 (2-2)
Chestatee: 8-7 (1-3)
Dawson: 10-5 (1-3)
Johnson-Gainesville: 0-13 (0-4)
The Nettes, will be right back on the court on Saturday, January 10th as they take on the Fannin Lady Rebels in non-region action. The Nettes, defeated the Lady Rebels in Blue Ridge on November 18th. The Lady Rebels, have only lost once since then. Tip off is set for 5:30 pm.
Nettes move to 2-0 in 6-AAA play
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports December 17, 2025
Jasper, Ga — After a week off, the Pickens Dragonettes, were back on the floor on Tuesday, December 16th as they took on the Lumpkin Lady Indians in 6-AAA action. Coming into the game, the Nettes, were 4-2 and 1-0 in region play. The Lady Indians, were 6-2 and 0-1 in region play. Using a balanced attack on offense and a tough defense, the Nettes, came away with a 55-41 win.
The Nettes, would get things started in the first quarter as Bree Jewell came off a screen and found Skyler Lathem open underneath the basket for a layup to make it 2-0. The Lady Indians would counter as Alayna Lindley, Maddie Lee, and Reagan Richardson, combined to go on an 8-0 run to take the lead. The Nettes, would then go on an 8-0 run of their own as Ellison Steinhauer hit a jumper, and Caleigh Hoffard, would hit back to back threes.
A basket by Lee, would tie things up at 10. A second layup by Lathem, would make it 12-10 Nettes. Reagan Ludington, would split a pair of free throws to end the first quarter as the Nettes led the Lady Indians, 13-10 heading to the second quarter.
A 6-0 run by Steinhauer and Ludington to start the second quarter, would push the Nettes lead to 19-10. After a timeout by the Lady Indians, they would go inside to Richardson for a layup to make it 19-12. A three by Ludington, would make it 22-12. Lindley, would cut the lead to 8 after a bucket. Ludington, would then make her third field goal of the quarter to once again make it a ten point game.
After a basket by Emerson Reese, a late three by Tania Rivera, would give the Nettes a 27-16 lead heading into the break.
Richardson, would get the scoring started in the third quarter to cut the lead to 9. Jewell, would get into the score book with a bucket to make it 29-18. After a basket by Anna Kate Davis, Rivera and Jewell, would make back to back buckets to give the Nettes a 33-20 lead. A 5-0 run by Lee and Richardson, would cut the lead down to 8. Steinhauer, would then be fouled on a three point attempt. She would hit all three free throws to make it 36-25.
Darbi Stanley, would then hit a three to give the Nettes a 14 point lead. Lathem and Steinhauer, would then make back to back layups to stretch the lead out to 18. Reese, would end the run with a basket to make it 43-27. Hoffard, would hit her third three of the game to end the third quarter scoring as the Nettes took a 46-27 lead into the fourth.
Lee and Richardson, would go on a combined 7-0 run to begin the fourth quarter to cut the lead down to 46-34. A three by Jewell, would put an end to the run and make it 49-34. After Richardson split a pair of free throws, Ludington, would hit both of her free throw attempts, and follow that up with a layup to make it 53-35. A pair of free throws by Lee, and a layup by Lindley, would make it 53-39.
After a pair of free throws by Steinhauer, Lindley, would get a late bucket to go as the Nettes would defeat the Lady Indians, 55-41.
Scoring leaders for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 13 points
Reagan Ludington: 12 points
Caleigh Hoffard: 9 points
Bree Jewell: 7 points
Skyler Lathem: 6 points
Tania Rivera: 5 points
Darbi Stanley: 3 points
6-AAA Region Standings:
White County: 9-0 (2-0)
Pickens: 5-2 (2-0)
GAC: 6-4 (2-0)
Dawson: 6-3 (1-1)
North Hall: 4-3 (1-1)
Lumpkin: 6-3 (0-2)
Chestatee: 3-4 (0-2)
Johnson-Gainesville: 0-10 (0-2)
The Nettes, will be on the road on Friday, December 19th and Saturday, December 20th as they head to Pope High School where they will take part in the Hounds Holiday Hoops Classic. The Nettes, will take on the host school, the Pope Lady Greyhounds. Tip off is set for 5 pm. The opponent and time for Saturday’s game will be determined after Friday’s action.
Big second half leads to region win for the Nettes
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports December 6, 2025
Jasper, Ga — The Pickens Dragonettes, opened up region 6-AAA play on Friday, December 5th as they welcomed the Chestatee Lady War Eagles to the Dragons Den. It was the only girls region game on the docket for the day so a win by either team would put them in first by themselves. After a tight first half, the Nettes, outscored the Lady War Eagles 33-19 in the second half to come away with a 54-40 victory.
The Lady War Eagles, would get the scoring started with back to back baskets by Ali Jae Bull and Jamya Weaver to make it 4-0 early. A layup by Skyler Lathem, would cut the lead in half. A 5-0 run by Bull, would stretch the lead out to 9-2. A pair of free throws by Bree Jewell, would trim the lead to five. After a bucket by the Lady War Eagles, Tania Rivera and Ellison Steinhauer, would combine to end the quarter on a 5-0 run. Chestatee led it, 11-9.
Steinhauer and Darbi Stanley, would continue that run into the second quarter as the Nettes would take their first lead of the game at 13-11. A 7-0 run by the Lady War Eagles, would put them back in front at 18-13. A three by Caleigh Hofford and a basket by Steinhauer, would tie the game at 18. The Lady War Eagles, would go back in front after splitting a pair of free throws and Bull getting a layup to go to make it 21-18.
A buzzer beating three to end the first half by Steinhauer, would tie things up at 21 as they would head to the break in this tightly played contest.
Rivera, Reagan Ludington, and Steinhauer, would open the third quarter by combining to go on a 7-0 run to give the Nettes a 28-21 lead. After a bucket by the Lady War Eagles ended the run, Jewell, would split a pair of free throws to make it 29-23. After a timeout, a basket by Steinhauer, would make it an 8 point lead. After a pair of free throws by Bull, Steinhauer, would get a bucket to go to bring back to an 8 point lead.
Weaver, would hit a three to cut the lead down to 5. The two teams would trade baskets to end the third quarter as the Nettes would take a 42-34 lead into the fourth.
A 5-0 combined run by Stanley and Lathem to start the fourth quarter, would stretch the Nettes lead out to 47-34. After Weaver split a pair of free throws, Jewell, would hit a three to make it 50-35. Bull, would then make a pair of free throws to cut the lead to 13. A bucket by Stanley, would bring it back to 15. Ludington, would follow that with a basket to make it 54-37.
The Lady War Eagles, would finish the game by making three out of four free throws as the Nettes would come away with the win, 54-40.
Scoring leaders for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 22 points
Tania Rivera: 7 points
Darbi Stanley: 7 points
Bree Jewell: 6 points
Reagan Ludington: 5 points
Skyler Lathem: 4 points
Carleigh Hofford: 3 points
The Nettes, will have a full week off before they’re back home on Tuesday, December 16th when they take on the Lumpkin Lady Indians in another 6-AAA battle. Tip off is set for 6 pm.
Nettes defeat Lady Cats in Thanksgiving Classic finale
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports November 26, 2025
Jasper, Ga — The third and final day of the PHS Thanksgiving Classic brought us a 515 rivalry match up as the Pickens Dragonettes, faced off against the Gilmer Lady Cats on Tuesday, November 25th. Barring a match up in the playoffs, this was the only time Pickens and Gilmer will have met this season. It was a high intensity, low scoring game. In the end, the Nettes, would come out on top, 42-35.
The Lady Cats, would go on an early run to start the game as Bree Burnette and Jace Sanderson, combined to score the first 7 points of the night. Ellison Steinhauer, would get the Nettes going with a 5-0 run to make it 7-5. Make Taylor, Sanderson, and Chelsey Griggs, would combine to go on a 6-0 run to make it 13-5. A three by Bree Jewell, would cut the Lady Cats lead to 13-8 heading to the second quarter.
A bucket by Steinhauer, would cut the lead to 3 to start the second quarter. Burnette and Caleigh Hofford, would then trade three point makes as Gilmer led it, 16-13. After a basket by Tania Rivera would cut the lead to 1, Sanderson, would make back to back baskets to give the Lady Cats a 20-15 lead. After Jewell split a pair of free throws, Steinhauer, would make a pair of free throws to close out the first half as the Lady Cats led it, 20-18 at the break.
Griggs, would get the second half started with a bucket to make it a 4 point game. Steinhauer, would respond with a 6-0 run to give the Nettes a 24-22 lead. Paula Robertson, would tie things up with a bucket. After a basket by Steinahuer, Robertson, would hit a three to give the Lady Cats a 27-26 lead. Ally Phillips, would split a pair of free throws to make it a 2 point game. Rivera, would hit a three just before the third quarter buzzer to give the Nettes a 29-28 lead.
Sanderson, would split a pair of free throws to begin the fourth quarter to tie things up at 29. Hofford, would hit her second three of the game to give the Nettes a 32-29 lead. Steinhauer, would then make a pair of free throws to stretch the lead out to 5. A basket by Sanderson, would trim the lead back to 3. A lay-in by Skyler Lathem, would put the Nettes back up 5.
After a bucket by Taylor, Reagan Ludington, would split a pair of free throws to make it 37-33. A basket by Burnette, would cut the lead to 2. Ludington and Steinhauer, would close out the game with several free throws as the Nettes would come away with the win, 42-35.
Scoring leaders for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 23 points (All-Tournament Team)
Caleigh Hofford: 6 points
Tania Rivera: 5 points
Bree Jewell: 4 points
Skyler Lathem: 2 points
Reagan Ludungton: 2 points (All-Tournament Team)
The Nettes, head into the first region games of the season with a record of 3-2. They will open up 6-AAA play on Friday, December 5th as they take on the Chestatee Lady War Eagles at home. Tip off is set for 7 pm.
Nettes and Lady Wolverines go down to the wire
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports November 25, 2025
Jasper, Ga — It was Monday Night Basketball on Monday, November 24th as the second day of the PHS Thanksgiving Classic was underway. Earlier girls action saw North Cobb defeat Gilmer, 44-34. The nightcap, saw the Pickens Dragonettes, take on the Woodstock Lady Wolverines. The Nettes, would battle back from trailing by as much as 14, but would come up just a little short in a 52-49 defeat.
Lyla Sanderson, would get the scoring started by putting the Lady Wolverines on top, 3-0. Ellison Steinhauer, would get going by rattling off a mini 4-0 run to give the Nettes a one point lead. Emily Jacobs, Sanderson, and Mackenzie Slater, would combine to go on a 10-0 run to make it 13-4 Lady Wolverines. Freshman Darbi Stanley, would put an end to the run to make it 13-7.
A bucket by Slater, would give Woodstock a 15-7 advantage. Steinhauer, would close out the first quarter by splitting a pair of free throws. Heading to the second quarter, the Lady Wolverines led it, 15-8.
The second quarter began with Slater and Cameron Schlichting, combining to go on a 5-0 run to stretch the Lady Wolverines lead out to 20-8. A layup by Skyler Lathem, would end the run and make it a 10 points game. A three by Reagan Ludington, would cut the lead down to 7. A pair of free throws by Steinhauer, would trim the lead down to 20-15.
Back to back threes from Sanderson, and a three by Slater, would make it 29-15 Woodstock. After a timeout by the Nettes, Stanley, would hit her second three of the game to make it 29-18. Tania Rivera and Steinhauer, would end the first half making back to back baskets to cut the Lady Wolverines lead down to 29-22 heading into the break.
A three by Rivera, would open up the second half and cut the lead down to four. After a bucket by Steinhauer, Lillian Barrett, would hit a three to make it 32-27. Jacobs, would add a basket to make it a seven point game again. Back to back baskets from Steinhauer, would cut the lead to three. Slater, would then convert on an and-1 play to stretch the lead to six.
Bree Jewell and Steinhauer, would combine to go on a 5-0 run to end the third quarter to cut the Lady Wolverines lead down to 37-36 heading to the fourth.
A jumper by Stanley, would give the Nettes their first lead since the first quarter to open the fourth. Slater, would give the Lady Wolverines the lead right back with a bucket. After Barrett made a pair of free throws, Steinhauer, would get a layup to go to trim the lead to one. Barrett and Sanderson, would then combine to go on an 8-0 run to stretch the lead to nine.
Steinhauer and Stanley, would combine to go on an 8-0 run themselves to once again cut the lead down to one. Slater, would put an end to the run with a basket to make it a three point game. Rivera, would split a pair of free throws to make it 51-49. After Jacobs split a pair of free throws, the Nettes brought the ball down to their end of the floor and called a timeout.
Steinhauer, would get a good look at a potential game tying three, but it would rim in and out and the Lady Wolverines would hold on to pick up a 52-49 win.
Scoring leaders for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 22 points
Darbi Stanley: 11 points
Tania Rivera: 8 points
Bree Jewell: 3 points
Reagan Ludington: 3 points
Skyler Lathem: 2 points
A 515 rivalry will reignite for the third and final day of the PHS Thanksgiving Classic as the Nettes will take on the Gilmer Lady Cats on Tuesday, November 25th. Unless they happen to meet in the playoffs, this will be the only match up between Pickens and Gilmer as the boys teams do not play each other in the regular season. Tip off is set for 6 pm.
Nettes open Thanksgiving Classic with win
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports November 23, 2025
Jasper, Ga — The PHS Thanksgiving Classic began on Saturday, November 22nd with eight teams, four on each side, competing in a round robin style format. Earlier games saw Woodstock defeat Gilmer in overtime in girls action. Darlington, would defeat Chattahoochee on the boys side. The Nettes, in a tightly contested game with 6A North Cobb, came away with a 60-54 win.
The Lady Warriors, would get the scoring started after a jumper by Hananiah Bell. The Nettes, would counter with back to back to back threes by Ellison Steinhauer, Tania Rivera, and Darbi Stanley to make it 9-2. A bucket by Jordyn Cowan, would put an end to the Nettes run. Stanley, would hit her second three of the quarter to make it 12-4. A three by Bell, would cut the lead to 12-7.
After a basket by Jaidyn Taylor made it 12-9, back to back buckets from Steinhauer and Reagan Ludington, would give the Nettes a 16-9 lead after one quarter of play.
Steinhauer, would continue the run to begin the second quarter as the Nettes built a 9 point lead. The Lady Warriors, would then rattle off a 6-0 run to cut the lead down to three. After a timeout by the Nettes, Ludington, would end the run to make it 20-15. After a bucket by the Lady Warriors, Steinhauer and Stanley, would combine to go on a 5-0 run to make it 25-17.
A basket by Taylor, would cut the Nettes lead down to six heading into halftime. At the break, Pickens led North Cobb, 25-19.
The Lady Warriors, would begin the second half with a 4-0 run to cut the lead down to two. A pair of free throws by Steinhauer, would make it 27-23. After a basket by Taylor, Steinhauer, would go on a 5-0 run to stretch the lead out to 32-25. A three by Isabella Vargo, would make it a four point game. Ludington, would then split a pair of free throws to make it 33-28.
After Steinhauer made the first of two free throw attempts, she would have to come out due to a spot pf blood on her jersey. Since they couldn’t get the blood out in the allotted time, Rivera, would come in and take and make the second free throw to make it 35-28. Caleigh Hofford, would then drill a corner three to make it a 10 point game. After a three by Vargo, Steinhauer, who had come back in, made a pair of free throws to make it 40-31.
Vargo, would then hit another three to cut the lead to 6. After a bucket by Steinhauer, Taylor, would make a layup while getting fouled. She would hit the free throw to make it 42-37. Ludington, would come back with her own and-1 play to stretch the lead to 8. Bell, would end the third quarter scoring with a pair of free throws and the Nettes would lead it, 45-39 heading into the fourth.
The Nettes, would go on a 5-0 run to begin the fourth as Skyler Lathem would make a layup and Stanley would hit her fourth three of the night to make it 50-39. After Taylor split a pair of free throws, Bell, would make a three to cut the lead to 7. Steinhauer, would stretch the lead back to 9 after a pair of free throws. After a bucket by the Lady Warriors, Khloe Pruett and Stanley would make back to back layups to give the Nettes a 56-45 lead.
Taylor, would convert her second and-1 play to cut the lead to 8. After both teams traded baskets, Taylor and Vargo, would go on a 4-0 run to cut the lead to 6. The Nettes, were able to play keep away in the last remaining seconds as they would hang on to win it, 60-54.
Scoring leaders for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer, 25 points
Darbi Stanley: 14 points
Reagan Ludington: 10 points
Tania Rivera: 4 points
Caleigh Hofford: 3 points
Skyler Lathem: 2 points
Khloe Pruett: 2 points
The Nettes, will be back in action on Monday, November 24th for the second day of the PHS Thanksgiving Classic as they take on the Woodstock Lady Wolverines. Tip off time is set for 6 pm.
Nettes defeat Lady Lions in preseason scrimmage
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports November 12, 2025
Jasper, Ga — With the ’25-’26 basketball season set to tip off, the Pickens Dragonettes, welcomed the Lady Lions of Christian Heritage for a scrimmage on Tuesday, November 11th. The Lady Lions, finished the ’24-’25 season with a 20-8 record. The Nettes, finished the ’24-’25 season with a 27-3 record. The Nettes, would lead the game throughout and win the game, 63-54.
The first quarter, was a back and forth battle with both teams trading the lead. Ellison Steinhauer and Reagan Ludington led the way for the Nettes with 6 and 5 points respectively. Darbi Stanley, Khloe Pruitt, and Caleigh Hofford rounded out the scoring for the Nettes in the first quarter. Heading to the second quarter, the Nettes, led the Lady Lions, 18-17.
In the second quarter, the Nettes, were on it defensively which led to some nice transition offense. The Nettes, outscored the Lady Lions 22-6 in the second quarter. Stanley, led the scoring in the second quarter with 6 points. Bree Jewell and Steinhauer, had 5 points each. Tonia Rivera, and Hofford, had 3 points each. At the half, the Nettes led the Lady Lions, 40-23.
The third quarter, was much like the first quarter with both teams trading buckets. The Lady Lions, would just outscore the Nettes, 15-13 in the frame. Steinhauer, led the scoring with 7 points. Hofford and Stanley each contributed 3 points in the quarter. Heading to the fourth quarter, the Nettes led the Lady Lions, 53-38.
The Lady Lions, would outscore the Nettes, 16-10 in the fourth quarter. Skyler Lathem, would lead the Nettes in scoring with 4 points. Jewell, Elin Porio, and Stanley all had 2 points. The Nettes, were able to hang on and pick up a 63-54 win in the scrimmage.
Scoring leaders for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 18 points
Darbi Stanley: 14 points
Caleigh Hofford: 8 points
Bree Jewell: 7 points
Reagan Ludington: 5 points
Skyler Lathem: 4 points
Tonia Rivera: 3 points
Elin Porio: 2 points
Khloe Pruitt: 2 points
The Nettes, will head to Sequoyah High School on Saturday, November 15th to take part in Sandy’s Spiel Tip-Off Classic. The Nettes, will take on the Lamar County Lady Trojans. Tip off is set for 1 pm.