Steinhauer scores 31 as Nettes sweep Lady Warriors
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports February 3, 2024Cleveland, 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, 2024Dahlonega, 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, 2024Jasper, 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, 2023Jasper, 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.
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.
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.
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.