Nettes win 6-AAA Championship in OT thriller
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports February 16, 2025
Jasper, Ga — It was Championship Saturday on February 15th as the Pickens Dragonettes, battled the White County Lady Warriors for the 6-AAA Girls Region Championship. These two teams were the top two seeds coming into the tournament, and it was sure to be a back and forth ball game the whole way through. This game, needed an extra four minutes to decide a winner as it would be the Nettes who would come away victorious, 64-59.
Bella Martin, would get things started in the first quarter as she hit a three to put the Nettes ahead, 3-0. After a layup by Aslyn Burkett cut the lead to one, Martin and Ellie Hollis would go on a 4-0 run to make it 7-2 Nettes. A three by Kylie Watkins would cut the lead down to two. That would start what would become a 7-0 run as the Lady Warriors would take a 10-7 lead.
Ellison Steinhauer, would cut the lead down to one after sinking a pair of free throws. After Watkins split a pair of free throws, Tania Rivera and Anijah Moss, would trade three point baskets as the Lady Warriors led it, 14-12. Steinhauer, would then split a pair of free throws and then drain a three to make it 16-14 Nettes. A 4-0 run by Burkett and Watkins, would give the Lady Warriors an 18-16 advantage heading into the second quarter.
Watkins, would continue her fast start to the game as she opened up the second quarter with a layup to make it 20-14. A layup by Hollis, would make it a two point game. The two teams would trade buckets for the rest of the first half as the Lady Warriors, maintained a 34-32 lead heading into halftime.
Hollis, Martin, and Steinhauer, would begin the second half with a 6-0 run to give the Nettes a 38-34 lead. A layup by Watkins, would end the run and cut the lead in half. Rivera, would then make back to back baskets to put the Nettes ahead, 42-36. Watkins and Steinhauer, would trade buckets as the Nettes led it, 44-38. A 5-0 run by Moss and Watkins, would cut the lead down to one.
Steinhauer, would make a pair of free throws to give the Nettes a 46-43 lead over the Lady Warriors heading to the fourth quarter.
Steinhauer, would go on a 4-0 run to begin the fourth quarter to stretch the lead out to 50-43. A 5-0 run by Watkins and Emma Lightsey, would cut the lead down to two. After a basket by Steinhauer, Watkins and Lightsey would go on a 4-0 run to tie the game at 52. A layup by Steinhauer, would put the Nettes back in front, 54-52. A long two pointer from Burkett, would tie the game up at 54.
Steinhauer, had a good look at a potential game winning shot, but it would not go and the 6-AAA Region Championship, would be headed to overtime.
Rivera, would get things going in overtime as she would make a short jumper as she was being fouled. She would make the free throw to put the Nettes ahead, 57-54. A pair of free throws by Watkins, would cut the lead to one. Rivera, would then hit a big time three to put the Nettes ahead, 60-56. After a bucket by Lightsey, Steinhauer, would make a pair of free throws to make it 62-58 Nettes.
Steinhauer, would step to the line again and calmly make another pair of free throws to stretch the lead out to 64-58. Burkett, would split a pair of free throws to make it 64-59. The Nettes, would hang on to capture the 6-AAA Region Championship, 64-59.
Leading scorers for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 30 points
Tania Rivera: 13 points
Bella Martin: 10 points
Ellie Hollis: 9 points
Reagan Ludington: 2 points
The Nettes, will now have to play the waiting game to see where they end up seeding wise for the AAA State Tournament. As a region champion, the Nettes are guaranteed a top 8 selection. Some have even predicted that the Nettes may end up with the top overall seed. We’ll have to wait for the GHSA to come out with their rankings for the final answer.
Nettes advance to 6-AAA Championship
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports February 15, 2025
Jasper, Ga — It was Semifinal Friday on February 14th as four teams were vying for a spot in the 6-AAA Region Championship game. The earlier game saw the White County Lady Warriors, outlast the Chestatee Lady War Eagles to advance to the championship game. The Pickens Dragonettes, took on the GAC Lady Spartans. The Nettes, would lead throughout as they would pick up a 78-50 win.
The Lady Spartans, would get on the board early as Cobi Obi, would split a pair of free throws. Ellison Steinhauer, would also split a pair of free throws on the other end to tie the game at 1. The Lady Spartans, would then go on a 4-0 run as Obi and Dru Jeckewicz, made back to back layups to give GAC a 5-1 lead. Ellie Hollis and Steinhauer, would respond with back to back buckets to tie the game at 5.
After another basket by Jeckewicz, Bella Martin, would make a pair of free throws to once again tie the ball game. Asia Johnson, would put the Lady Spartans back in front with a layup. A three pointer by Steinhauer, would give the Nettes an 11-10 lead. After a three by Barri Newman, the Nettes, would go on a 6-0 run as Martin would hit a three, and make a jumper. Bree Jewell, would split a pair of free throws to make it 16-12.
A late bucket by Jeckewicz, would cut the lead down to 16-14 heading to the second quarter.
Steinhauer, would get the second quarter going with a three to make it 19-14. Jeckewicz, would answer with a three of her own to make it 19-17. A 4-0 run by Steinhauer and Tania Rivera, would stretch the lead to 23-17. After a layup by Obi, Rivera and Steinhauer, would again combine for another 4-0 run to make it 27-19. A three by Johnson, would cut the lead down to 27-22.
Steinhauer and Rivera, would again team up as they would combine to go on a 5-0 run to make it 32-22. Newman and Brylee Deering, would trade three point baskets to close out the first half as the Nettes would take a 35-25 lead into the half.
Johnson, would start the second half with a layup to cut the lead to 8. The Nettes, would then go on a 7-0 run as Deering would hit a three, Hollis would make a layup, and Martin would connect on a jumper to stretch the lead out to 42-27. Jaymee Carter, would split a pair of free throws to end the run and make it 42-28. Steinhauer and Martin, would then combine for an 8-0 run to make it 50-28.
The Lady Spartans, would score four straight points as Newman, would make a pair of free throws and Jeckewicz, would make a basket to cut the lead to 50-32. After a layup by Rivera, Johnson, would split a pair of free throws and then add a layup to make it 52-35. Steinhauer and Newman, would trade three point buckets to end the third quarter as the Nettes held a 55-38 lead heading to the fourth.
Rivera and Newman, would trade three pointers to begin the fourth quarter. Reagan Ludington and Rivera, would then combine for a 5-0 run to stretch the lead out to 63-41. After a bucket by Lizzy Hathaway, Rivera and Deering, would make back to back layups to make it 67-43. Johnson, would then hit a pair of free throws to make it 67-45. After a three by Martin, Carter, would split a pair of free throws to make it 70-46.
Steinhauer and Hollis, would then go on a 5-0 run to stretch the lead out to 75-46. After a layup by Johnson, Steinhauer, would make three of four free throws to make it 78-48. A late layup by Johnson, would make it 78-50. The Nettes, would punch their ticket to the 6-AAA Region Championship with a 78-50 win.
Leading scorers for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 29 points
Tania Rivera: 17 points
Bella Martin: 15 points
Brylee Deering: 8 points
Ellie Hollis: 6 points
Reagan Ludington: 2 points
Bree Jewell: 1 point
The Nettes, will now turn their focus to the 6-AAA Region Championship as they will take on the #2 seed in the tournament, the White County Lady Warriors on Saturday, February 15th. Tip off is set for 6 pm.
Nettes sweep Lady Warriors to clinch #1 seed
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports February 1, 2025
Jasper, Ga — It was a rainy Friday night on January 31st as the Pickens Dragonettes, took on the White County Lady Warriors in a massive match up in 6-AAA. The Nettes, came into the game 19-2 overall and 10-1 in region play. The Lady Warriors, came into the game 17-5 overall and 9-2 overall. A win for the Nettes, would give them the #1 seed in the upcoming 6-AAA region tournament. A loss for the Nettes, would make them GAC fans on Tuesday. A clutch three by Bella Martin, would seal a big time win for the Nettes, 54-48.
After an early foul call on the Lady Warriors, Ellison Steinhauer would get the scoring started with a bucket to give the Nettes a 2-0 lead. A three pointer by Kylie Watkins, would give the Lady Warriors a 3-2 lead. Ellie Hollis, would then split a pair of free throws to tie the game at 3. Emma Lightsey, would go on a 5-0 run to give the Lady Warriors an 8-3 lead.
After Bella Martin and Kylie Watkins traded three point baskets, Steinhauer and Bree Jewell would end the first quarter by going on a 4-0 run. The Lady Warriors, would lead it, 11-10, heading to the second quarter.
Both teams would come out firing in the second quarter as they would go back and forth matching bucket for bucket. A layup by Steinhauer, would give the Nettes a 21-19 lead. The Lady Warriors, would then go on a 7-0 run to retake the lead, 26-21. The Nettes, would close out the first half with an 8-0 run as Steinhauer, Martin, and Ellie Hollis, would combine to give the Nettes a 29-26 lead at the break.
A basket by Steinhauer would begin the second half as she would stretch the lead out to 5. Kylie Watkins, would then get the layup through contact and complete the and-1 to cut the lead down to 2. Brylee Deering, would come away with the steal and score to make it a 4 point game. Steinhauer, would then hit a three to make it 36-29. After a bit of a back and forth, the Lady Warriors would end the third on a 4-0 run as the Nettes led it, 43-36.
A three pointer by Kylie Watkins would get things going in the fourth as she would cut the lead down to 4. A bucket by Steinhauer, would push the lead back to 6. Lightsey and Steinhauer, would then trade three point baskets as the Nettes continued to lead, 48-42. Later on in the quarter, Watkins, would cut the lead to 4 with a layup. The Lady Warriors, would then get a steal, but miss a layup attempt that would have cut the lead to 2.
After a couple of fouls, Martin, would line up a three at the top of the key and nail it to put the Nettes up 53-46. Steinhauer, would then split a pair of free throws to make it 54-46. Aslyn Burkett, would make a pair of late free throws as the Nettes would come away with the bug 54-48 win.
Leading scorers for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 26 points
Bella Martin: 15 points (5 threes)
Brylee Deering: 5 points
Ellie Hollis: 4 points
Bree Jewell: 2 points
Reagan Ludington: 2 points
6-AAA Girls Region Standings
Pickens: 20-2 (11-1) #1 seed
White County: 17-6 (9-3)
Chestatee: 16-7 (8-4)
Dawson: 14-9 (7-5)
GAC: 13-10 (6-6)
North Hall: 8-15 (4-8)
Lumpkin: 8-15 (3-9)
Johnson-Gainesville: 0-19 (0-12)
With the win, the Nettes have clinched the #1 seed in the 6-AAA region tournament. The tournament will begin on Tuesday, February 11th. Before we get to that though, the Nettes, will be back home on Tuesday, February 4th as they take on the Johnson-Gainesville Lady Knights in 6-AAA action. It’ll be a fun night as the Seniors will be honored. Tip off is set for 6 pm.
Second half bounce back helps Nettes sweep GAC
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports January 29, 2025
Norcoss, Ga — On Tuesday, January 28th, the Pickens Dragonettes made their way down to Norcross to take on the Lady Spartans of Greater Atlanta Christian School in a 6-AAA match up. Coming into the game, the Nettes, were 18-2 and 9-1 in region play. The Lady Spartans, were 11-9 and 4-5 in region play. With the Lady Spartans looking for the upset bid, Ellison Steinhauer would score a game high 31 points as she helped lead a big second half comeback. The Nettes, would get the win, 56-48.
The Lady Spartans got on the board first after a pair of free throws by Lizzy Hathaway. After a bucket by Stienhauer would tie it up, Hathaway, would hit a three to make it 5-2. Steinhauer, would come back with a layup to make it 5-4. Hathaway, would then hit another three to stretch the lead out to 8-4. Steinhauer, would then cut the lead in half with another basket to make it 8-6.
Dru Jeckewicz, would then split a pair of free throws to make it 9-6. A pair of free throws from Steinhauer, would cut the lead down to one. A bucket by Asia Johnson, would make it 11-8. The Nettes, would end the first quarter on a 5-0 run as Bella Martin would hit a three and Steinhauer would hit a jumper to make it 13-11 Nettes heading to the second quarter.
A basket by Barri Newman, would get the second quarter scoring started as she would tie the game at 13. A bucket by Steinhauer, would give the Nettes a 15-13 lead. Hathaway and Newman, would then go on a 5-0 run to give the Lady Spartans an 18-15 lead. Another Steinhauer basket, would cut the lead down to one. A layup by Jaymee Carter, would give the Lady Spartans a 20-17 lead at the half.
A 4-0 run by Johnson and Newman to begin the second half, would make it 24-17 Lady Spartans. After Steinhauer and Johnson traded baskets, Brylee Deering, Reagan Ludington, Steinhauer, and Martin, would combine to go on a 12-0 run to make it 29-26 as the Nettes would take that three point lead into the fourth quarter.
A three by Steinhauer, would stretch the lead to 32-26. After a layup by Jermani Govan made it 32-28, the Nettes, would on an 8-0 run as Tania Rivera would hit a three, and Steinhauer would hit a three and make a pair of free throws. The Nettes lead would grow to 40-28. After Newman would make a layup and split a pair of free throws, Rivera would hit another three to make it 43-31.
After Johnson and Martin traded buckets, Jeckewicz and Newman would hit back to back threes to cut the lead to 46-39. Steinhauer, would respond with a three of her own to make it a 10 point game. After Jekewicz split a pair of free throws, Newman, would make a layup to cut the lead to 49-42. A basket by Ludington, would stretch the lead back to 9.
A bucket by Jekewicz, would once again cut the lead down to 7. After Martin split a pair of free throws, Carter, would make both of her free throws to make it 52-46. After being intentionally fouled, Martin, would make both of her free throws to make it 54-46. Steinhauer, would follow suit and make both of hers to make it 56-46. Govan, would make a pair of late free throws as the Nettes would come away with the win, 56-48.
Scoring leaders for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 31 points
Bella Martin: 12 points
Tania Rivera: 6 points
Reagan Ludington: 5 points
Brylee Deering: 2 points
6-AAA Girls Basketball Standings:
Pickens: 19-2 (10-1)
White County: 16-5 (8-2)
Chestatee: 16-6 (7-3)
Dawson: 14-7 (7-3)
GAC: 11-10 (4-6)
North Hall: 7-14 (3-7)
Lumpkin: 7-15 (2-9)
Johnson-Gainesville: 0-17 (0-10)
The Nettes, will be back home on Friday, January 31st as they begin a three game home stand to close out the ’24-’25 regular season as the White County Lady Warriors come to Jasper for a massive 6-AAA game. The Nettes, defeated the Lady Warriors in a close game back on January 3rd. A win for the Nettes on Friday, would go a long way in helping them clinch a regular season region title, and the 1 seed in the region tournament. Tip off is set for 6 pm.
Nettes get road region win to kick off 2025
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports January 3, 2025
Cleveland, Ga — The Pickens Dragonettes, rolled into 2025 with an 11-1 record with their only blemish coming from a 5A Rome squad. To kick off the new year, the Nettes, traveled up to Cleveland to take on the White County Lady Warriors in 6-AAA action. The Lady Warriors, came into the game 11-3 overall, and both teams were 3-0 in region play. The Nettes, used a big fourth quarter comeback to pick up a 50-46 win.
The first quarter started with Kylie Watkins connecting on a layup to give the Lady Warriors a 2-0 lead. A three pointer from Bella Martin, would give the Nettes their first lead of the ball game. After a bucket by the Lady Warriors, Martin and Reagan Ludington would hit back to back threes to make it 9-4 Nettes. Aslyn Burkett, would make a three to cut the lead down to 2.
After a basket by Ellison Steinhauer, Watkins would make a pair of free throws to cut the lead to 11-9. A jumper by Martin, would stretch the lead to 13-9. A three by Emma Lightsey, would cut the lead to 13-12 heading to the second quarter.
Watkins, would begin the second quarter with a three pointer to give the Lady Warriors, a 15-13 lead. A bucket by Martin, would tie the game at 15. After both teams traded baskets, the Lady Warriors, would build up a 27-22 lead after a 5-0 run by Watkins and Lightsey. Steinhauer, would rattle off four straight free throws to cut the lead the 27-26. A bucket by Watkins, would make it 29-26. A three pointer by Brylee Deering just before the buzzer, would tie the game at 29 heading into the break.
Ella Kate Shedd, would start the second half with a layup to make it 31-29 Lady Warriors. A basket by Steinhauer, would tie the game once again. After Bree Burkett split a pair of free throws, Tania Rivera would hit a three to make it 34-32. The Lady Warriors, would end the third quarter on a 6-0 run to make it 38-34 White County heading to the fourth.
The Nettes, would start the fourth quarter with a 5-0 run as Ludington would hit a three, and Ellie Hollis would make a layup to give the Nettes a 39-38 lead. After a bucket by Burkett gave the Lady Warriors a one point lead, Ludington, would hit another three to make it 42-40. A basket by Steinhauer, would stretch the lead to 44-40. Burkett, would then go on a 4-0 run to tie the game up at 44.
A three by Martin, would give the Nettes a 47-44 lead. A layup by Shedd, would cut the lead down to the 47-46. With 30 seconds left in the game, Deering, would come up with a big steal on defense. Steinhauer, would follow the layup attempt on the other end and draw the foul. Steinhauer, would hit both free throws to make it 49-46. After a missed three point attempt and a couple fouls, Ludington would split a pair of free throws as the Nettes win it, 50-46.
Leading scorers for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 17 points
Bella Martin: 13 points
Reagan Ludington: 10 points
Ellie Hollis: 4 points
Brylee Deering: 3 points
Tania Rivera: 3 points
6-AAA Standings:
Pickens: 12-1 (4-0)
White County: 11-4 (3-1)
Chestatee: 10-5 (2-2)
Lumpkin: 7-8 (2-2)
GAC: 8-4 (2-2)
Dawson: 9-6 (2-2)
North Hall: 4-9 (1-3)
Johnson-Gainesville: 0-11 (0-4)
The Nettes, will be back at it on Saturday, January 4th as they will host the Coahulla Creek Lady Colts in the first home game of the new year. Tip off is set for 4 pm.
Steinhauer scores 31 as Nettes sweep Lady Warriors
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports February 3, 2024
Cleveland, Ga — It was game 3 of a 4 game region road trip on Friday, February 2nd as the Pickens Dragonettes, traveled up to Cleveland, Georgia to take on the White County Lady Warriors in another massive game in 7-AAA. Coming into the game, the Nettes were 20-2. 7-2 in 7-AAA, and ranked #4 in AAA. The Lady Warriors, came into the game 16-6, 5-4 in 7-AAA, and ranked #5th in AAA. Sophomore Ellison Steinhauer, led the way with a game high 31 points to help the Nettes secure a 78-54 win.
To begin the first quarter, Kylie Watkins would hit a long two pointer to put the Lady Warriors up 2-0. A lay in by Caroline Mullins, would tie things up. Aaliyah Anderson and Steinhauer would trade baskets as the game would remain tied. After a pair of free throws by Mya Yeh, the Nettes, would go on an 8-0 run to take a 12-6 lead. A bucket by Aubrey Free would end the run and cut the lead down to 4.
The Nettes, would close out the first quarter with an 11-0 run. Included in that run was a three pointer by a debuting Bella Martin, who was returning from a knee injury. Going to the second quarter, the Nettes led the Lady Warriors, 23-8.
The second quarter started with Emma Lightsey hitting a three to cut the lead to 12. Both teams spent the majority of the second quarter trading baskets as both squads weren’t able to string any runs together. That was until the end of the first half as Watkins outscored the Nettes 6-2 to close out the second quarter. Going to halftime, the Nettes led the Lady Warriors, 38-24.
Much like the start of the second quarter, the third quarter began with a three pointer from Lightsey to cut the lead to 11. The Nettes, would counter with a 5-0 run as Steinhauer hit a three, and Mullins made a bucket to stretch the lead out to 16. Watkins, would end the run with a basket to cut it to 14. After Mullins split a pair of free throws, the Lady Warriors would go on a 7-0 run to cut the Nettes lead down to 8.
The Nettes, would close out the third quarter on a 5-0 run to stretch the lead back up to 13. Going to the fourth quarter, Pickens led White County, 49-36.
Steinhauer, started the fourth quarter by extending the run the Nettes were on to close out the third quarter as it ended up being a 9-0 run as that pushed the lead up to 53-36. Bree Burkett, would end the run with a bucket to make it 53-38. The Nettes, would then go on a 4-0 run to make it 57-38. After both teams traded three pointers, the Nettes would go on a 7-0 run to stretch the lead to 67-44. A three by Lightsey would make it a 20 point game.
Steinhauer and Watkins, would trade baskets, then Steinhauer would hit a pair of free throws to make it 71-49. After a bucket by Anderson, Steinhauer would split a pair of free throws and Martin would sink both to make it 74-51. Another three by Lightsey would make it a 20 point game. The Nettes, would close out the game with a 4-0 run as Brylee Deering turned a steal into points and Ashaela Buchanan would add a pair of late free throws as the Nettes won it, 78-54.
Scorers for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 31 points
Caroline Mullins: 19 points
Bella Hopkins: 14 points
Bella Martin: 5 points
Brylee Deering: 4 points
Reagan Ludington: 3 points
Ashaela Buchanan: 2 points
7-AAA Region Standings:
#2 Wesleyan: 18-3 (10-0)
#4 Pickens: 21-2 (8-2)
#7 Dawson: 15-8 (7-3)
#5 White County: 17-6 (5-5)
Lumpkin County: 9-15 (4-7)
Gilmer: 7-15 (2-9)
West Hall: 1-19 (0-10)
The Nettes, will be back on the road on Tuesday, February 6th as they end their four game road trip with a stop at Wesleyan to take on the Lady Wolves. This was a close one the last time these two met in Jasper a couple of weeks ago. Tip off set for 6 pm.
Nettes sweep in season series against Lady Indians
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports January 31, 2024
Dahlonega, Ga — The Pickens Dragonettes, were on the road again on Tuesday, January 30th as they traveled to Dahlonega to take on the Lumpkin County Lady Indians in an important 7-AAA match up. The Nettes, came into the game, 19-2, 6-2 in 7-AAA play, and ranked 4th in AAA. The Lady Indians, came into the game 9-13 overall, and 4-5 in 7-AAA play. The Nettes, got 20 point games from both Caroline Mullins and Bella Hopkins as they came away with a 56-36 win.
The first quarter began with Ellison Steinhauer hitting a three to put the Nettes up early. The Lady Indians, would then respond with a 5-0 run as Averie Jones would hit a three and Ciera Brooks would make a basket to give the Lady Indians a 5-3 lead. Mullins and Hopkins would then spark a 9-0 run for the Nettes as they retook the lead, 12-5. Maddie Lee, would end the run with a three to make it 12-8.
Mullins and Reagan Richardson would trade buckets to end the first quarter as they would head into the second quarter with the Nettes ahead, 14-10.
Brooks, started the second quarter with a basket to cut the lead down to 2. Hopkins, Brylee Deering, Steinhauer, and Mullins would combine to go on a 16-0 run to stretch the lead out to 30-12. A 6-0 run by Richardson, Brooks, and Lee to close out the first half, cut the lead down to 30-18 heading into the half.
Jones, would begin the second half by continuing the run the Lady Indians started in the second quarter to cut the lead down to 10. Hopkins, would then hit back to back threes to make it 36-20. Jones answered with a three of her own to make it 36-23. The Nettes, would then go on a 7-0 run sparked by Mullins and Steinhauer to make it 43-23. After Richardson split a pair of free throws, Hopkins would hit another three to make it 46-24.
A 4-0 run by Richardson and Lee, would make it 46-28. After a couple pf free throws by Mullins, Lee would close the third quarter with a basket to send it to the fourth quarter with the Nettes leading, 48-30.
Mullins, started the fourth quarter by scoring 6 straight points. Hopkins, would put a bow on the 8-0 run that began the quarter with a layup to make it 56-30. Jones and Lee, would close out the ball game by going on a 6-0 run as the Nettes picked up a nice win on the road, 56-36.
Scorers for the Nettes:
Bella Hopkins: 22 points (6 threes)
Caroline Mullins: 21 points
Ellison: Steinhauer: 11 points
Brylee Deering: 2 points
Scorers for the Lady Indians:
Maddie Lee: 13 points
Averie: Jones: 10 points
Reagan Richardson: 7 points
Ciera Brooks: 6 points
7-AAA Basketball Standings:
#2 Wesleyan: 17-3 (9-0)
#4 Pickens: 20-2 (7-2)
#6 Dawson: 14-8 (6-3)
#5 White County: 17-5 (5-4)
Lumpkin: 9-14 (4-6)
Gilmer: 7-14 (2-8)
West Hall: 1-18 (0-10)
The Nettes, will once again be on the road as they head up to Cleveland, Georgia to take on the 5th ranked White County Lady Warriors in a crucial 7-AAA match up on Friday, February 2nd. The Nettes, defeated the Lady Warriors back on January 9th in Jasper. Tip off for this one set for 7 pm.
Nettes outlast Lady Warriors in top 5 battle
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports January 10, 2024
Jasper, Ga — While the weather was less than ideal, the action inside the Dragons Den was more than exciting as the Pickens Dragonettes hosted the White County Lady Warriors on Tuesday, January 9th. The Nettes, came into the game 16-0, 3-0 in 7-AAA play, and ranked 3rd in 3A. The Lady Warriors, came into the game 14-2, 2-1 in 7-AAA play, and ranked 5th in 3A. As you can imagine, the game was tightly played the whole way with the Nettes coming away with a 58-52 win.
The Nettes, would win the tip and get on the board first with a Bella Hopkins bucket to make it 2-0. The Lady Warriors, would take their first lead of the game after back to back baskets from Kylie Watkins and Aaliyah Anderson. After both teams took turns scoring, the Lady Warriors went on a 7-0 run to make it 16-9. Ellison Steinhauer, would put an end to the run by hitting a pair of free throws to make it 16-11.
Anderson, would then convert the hoop and the harm to stretch the lead to 19-11. Steinhauer, ended the first quarter scoring by splitting a pair of free throws to make it 19-12 White County heading to the second quarter.
Emma Lightsey, got the second quarter started with a bucket to make it 21-12. Back to back three pointers from Steinhauer cut the Lady Warrior lead down to 21-18. After a basket by Watkins, Steinhauer and Caroline Mullins led a 10-0 run to give the Nettes a 28-23 lead. Mya Yeh and Mullins would trade buckets as the first half came to an end with the Nettes leading, 30-27.
Lightsey, just like she did in the second quarter, began the third quarter with a basket to cut the Pickens lead down to 1. Hopkins, got the layup to fall and converted the free throw to make it 33-29. The Lady Warriors, would go on a 6-0 run to retake the lead, 35-33. A three pointer by Steinhauer gave the Nettes a 36-35 lead. A free throw make by Anderson, and a layup by Zoe Burkett, put the Lady Warriors in front, 38-36.
After a pair of free throws from Steinhauer tied it at 38, Lightsey gave the Lady Warriors the lead right back with a bucket to make it 40-38. Mullins, closed out the third quarter with a 4-0 run to give the Nettes a 42-40 lead heading to the fourth.
Mullins, continued her run to begin the fourth quarter. In total, Mullins went on a personal 10-0 run to give the Nettes a 48-40 lead. A three pointer by Watkins ended the Mullins run and cut the Pickens lead down to 48-43. A layup by Steinhauer stretched the lead to 50-43. A 4-0 run by Anderson and Burkett cut the lead down to 50-47. Steinhauer, pushed it back up to a two possession lead with a layup to make it 52-47.
After Anderson made a layup, Mullins would make a layup of her own and Hopkins would connect on a pair of free throw attempts to make it 56-49. A three pointer by Lightsey would cut the lead to 56-52. A pair of free throws by Steinhauer would seal the win for the Nettes, 58-52.
Scorers for the Nettes:
Ellison Steinhauer: 27 points
Caroline Mullins: 22 points
Bella Hopkins: 9 points
Scorers for the Lady Warriors:
Emma Lightsey: 19 points
Kylie Watkins: 11 points
Aaliyah Anderson: 10 points
Zoe Burkett: 6 points
Mya Yeh: 6 points
The Nettes, will now turn their focus to a massive game on Friday, January 12th as they host the #2 ranked team in 3A, the Wesleyan Lady Wolves in another top 5 match up. Tip off is set for 7 pm.
Nettes get big win over 3A #5 White County
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports February 4, 2023
Jasper, Ga — After a tough loss to the #2 team in 3A and the defending state champions in 3A, the Lumpkin County Lady Indians on Tuesday, January 31st, the Pickens Dragonettes looked to rebound at home as they took on another top 5 ranked region foe, the White County Lady Warriors. Their first meeting earlier in the season came down to a last second shot in overtime as the Lady Warriors picked up the win at their place. The Nettes, got a great team effort and earned a 56-44 victory over White County.
In the first quarter, the Lady Warriors got the scoring started with a layup by Claire Beckman. Caroline Mullins, tied the game up with a layup and Ellison Steinhauer split a pair of free throws to give the Nettes their first lead of the game at 3-2. Mullins, extended the lead with her second bucket of the game to make it 5-2. Beckman, ended the 5-0 run with another layup to cut it to 5-4. After Mullins split a pair of free throws, White County went on their own 5-0 run as Chandler Weaver made a basket and Naomi Roberts hit a three to make it 9-6.
Pickens, ended the first quarter with a 6-0 run as Steinhauer made a layup, Madison Powell hit a three pointer, and Mullins split a pair of free throws to make it 12-9 Nettes going to the second quarter.
Nettes on offense early on
Steinhauer, kept the momentum from the first quarter going as she opened the second quarter with a bucket to make it 14-9. Weaver, hit a pair of free throws to cut the Pickens lead down to 14-11. Emma Lightsey, got her first points of the game with a three to tie things up at 14. Aaliyah Anderson gave the Lady Warriors the lead back with a basket to make it 16-14. Steinhauer, made both free throws to tie it back up at 16. Roberts, retook the lead for White County with a layup, then Lightsey, hit her second three pointer of the quarter to make it 21-16.
After Bella Hopkins got her first points of the game with a layup, Lightsey, made her third three pointer of the quarter to make it 24-18 Lady Warriors. Mullins and Hopkins then combined for back to back baskets to cut it down to 24-22. Roberts, split a pair of free throws just before the end of the first half to make it 25-22 White County heading into the break.
Nettes on defense against White County
Mullins, began the second half with a layup to cut the Lady Warriors lead down to 25-24. Lightsey, continued her hot shooting night with her fourth three pointer of the game to make it 28-24. Another bucket for Mullins cut it down to 28-26. Both teams then traded baskets and that made it 32-28 White County. The Nettes, would then go on a run. Steinhauer, would get the hoop and the harm as she completed the and-1 to make it 32-31.
Emmie Moore, then hit a three pointer for her first points of the game to make it 34-32 Pickens. Lightsey, not to be outdone, hit her second three pointer of the quarter and her fifth overall just before the end of the frame to give the Lady Warriors a 35-34 lead going to the fourth.
Nettes running an inbounds play
The Nettes, took the lead to start the scoring in the fourth quarter as Mullins hit a three pointer to make it 37-35. After several fouls, Mullins split a pair of free throws to make it 38-35. White County, then went on a 5-0 run as Roberts made the shot and the free throw to tie it up, and Weaver gave the Lady Warriors the lead with a bucket to make it 40-38. Ellie Hollis, tied the game back up as she got the layup to go. That layup to tie the game would spark Pickens to go on a game changing run.
That layup started what would end up being a 13-0 run as Mullins, Steinhauer, and Hopkins all contributed points after the Hollis layup to make it 51-40. Maci Shelnut, ended the run with a basket to make it 51-42. Steinhauer, then made a pair of free throws to make it 54-42. Roberts, made a pair of free throws for White County to make it 54-44. Steinhauer, then finished the game with another pair of free throws to give the Nettes a 56-44 win.
Leading scorers for the Nettes:
Caroline Mullins: 21 points
Ellison Steinhauer: 21 points
Bella Hopkins: 6 points
Emmie Moore: 3 points
Madison Powell: 3 points
Ellie Hollis: 2 points
The Nettes, will be back in action again on Tuesday inside the Dragons Den as they face a third straight top ten team in 3A and another region opponent in the Wesleyan Lady Wolves. Wesleyan, won the first match up earlier in the season at their place, and Pickens will look to earn the split. Tip off set for 6 pm.