#TeamFYNSports Players Of The Week: Olivia Simmons & Zach Goss
PHS Basketball, Player Of The Week, Team FYN Sports February 6, 2019This week’s #TeamFYNSports Players of the Week are two Seniors. Olivia Simmons & Zach Goss. This week started region play for both the Nettes & the Dragons as they both went 1-1 during the week.
Olivia Simmons, can do just about anything you ask of her on the court. She can get rebounds, she has great vision when it comes to her passes. She can also knock down a three if you need her to. The Nettes’ faced Heritage & Ridgeland this week. Against the Lady Generals, Simmons had 2 points, 3 assists, 3 rebounds, & 1 steal. Against the Lady Panthers, Simmons tallied up 8 points, 8 assists, 10 rebounds, & 1 steal
For Zach Goss, he lit up the score book against Heritage & Ridgeland. Goss led the team in scoring during the week. Against Heritage, Goss had 24 points, 4 assists, 5 rebounds, & 2 steals. Against Ridgeland, Goss finished with 27 points, 3 assists, 6 rebounds, 1 steal, & 2 blocks.
Dragons Pull Off Big Region Win On The Road Against Northwest Whitfield
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports January 26, 2019
The Dragons, came into this game looking to avenge a loss from earlier in the season, & to try and rebound after a tough last second loss in Ellijay on Tuesday night.
In the first quarter of this one, it was the away team that got out to the quick start as Pickens jumped out to a 9-2 lead early on. As the quarter came to a close, the Dragons kept their early lead, and took a 16-12 advantage over Northwest Whitfield going to the 2nd. In the 2nd, the Bruins got things going on their end outscoring Pickens 25-14, to take a 37-30 lead going into the break.
Pickens came back in the 3rd quarter & cut into the Bruins lead, keeping it within striking distance. The Dragons, outscored Northwest Whitfield 18-17 in the frame as the Bruins held a 54-48 lead going to the 4th. In the 4th, the Pickens offense exploded. The Dragons, using a 30-17 run in the final quarter, took this one away from Northwest Whitfield & picked up the win, 78-71.
Stats:
Seth Bishop: 22 points, 4 assists, 13 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks
Tucker Lowe: 21 points, 3 assists, 3 rebounds
Zach Goss: 14 points, 7 assists, 3 rebounds, 1 steal
Hunter Hermann: 10 points, 6 assists, 8 rebounds, 3 steals
Brady Moore: 6 points, 1 assist, 2 rebounds
Owen Moss: 4 points, 2 assist, 1 rebound
Alex Snelgrove: 1 point, 1 assist, 3 rebounds, 1 steal
Like the Nettes’, the Dragons will also be in Dalton later today as they take on the Christian Heritage Lions in non-region action. Tip off scheduled for 5:30.
Dragons Shutout Warriors In Route To First Ever Playoff Victory
Team FYN Sports November 11, 2018
This past Friday, it was a cold, drizzly night in Pickens County as the PHS Dragons varsity football team hosted the White County Warriors for the 1st round of the GHSA 4-A State Playoffs. White County, came into the game as the #4 seed from region 7, while the Dragons came in as the #1 seed from region 6. These two teams met earlier in the season as you may recall, with Pickens coming away with a 42-35 win.
The Dragons, won the toss & deferred to the 2nd half. White County, would manage a first down on their opening possession, but that would be all the Dragons defense would give up. On offense, the Dragons used the ground game & capped off their opening drive with points as QB CJ Streicher got in from 9-yds out to make it 7-0 Pickens, with 7:30 to go in the 1st quarter. Pickens then came up big on defense as the Warriors decided to go for it inside Dragon territory & were unsuccessful. Two plays later, Streicher found Zach Goss streaking down the far sideline & the Senior did the rest as he took it to the house for an 83-yd touchdown. As we headed to the 2nd, the Dragons were on top, 14-0.
The Dragons would add to their lead at the 9:17 mark of the 2nd quarter after Senior Michael Burrell made several moves including a fancy spin at the end of his 8-yd touchdown run, making it 21-0. The defense for Pickens once again came up big as a pass attempt by the Warriors was deflected, & Senior Chase Jarrett made a diving grab to nab the interception. The Dragons turned that turnover into points when Brady Moore ran it in from 29-yds out to make it 28-0, with 5:40 left in the first half. Just before the end of the half, another Dragon Senior, Trevon Hawkins, punched it in from 1-yd out, giving Pickens a 35-0 lead over White County heading into the break.
There was only one scoring drive in the 2nd half and that came on a 5-yd touchdown run from Jarod Whitmore in the 3rd quarter. Pickens, wins it’s first ever playoff game, 42-0.
Next week, the Dragons will again be home for the 2nd round of the 4-A Playoffs as they will welcome the Troup County Tigers to Jasper. Troup, is 10-1 on the season, & the #2 seed out of region 5. This will be the first meeting between the two schools in football. Kickoff set for 7:30 pm.
Stats:
1st Downs: 11
3rd Down: 3/8
4th Down: 1/2
Total Yards: 397
Rush Yards: 239
Pass Yards: 158
Takeaways: 2 (1 interception, 1 fumble)
CJ Streicher: 6/8, 158 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 9 rushes, 43 yards, 1 TD
Trevon Hawkins: 9 rushes, 58 yards, 1 TD, 2 catches, 17 yards, 6 tackles, 1 pass break up
Brady Moore: 7 rushes, 52 yards, 1 TD, 1 pass break up
Michael Burrell: 8 rushes, 41 yards, 1 TD, 2 catches, 24 yards, 2 tackles, 3 punts, long of 53 yards, 1 inside the 20
Jarod Whitmore: 1 rushing TD
Zach Goss: 1 catch, 83 yards, 1 TD
Kaleb Ray: 1 catch, 34 yards, 1 pass break up
Hunter Hermann: 7 tackles, 1 pass break up
Dallas McHale: 6 tackles, 3 for loss
Chase Nelson: 6 tackles
Andrew Macom: 5 tackles, 1 forced fumble
Jake Rogers: 5 tackles, 1 sack
Chase Jarrett: 3 tackles, 1 sack, 1 interception
Jose Sanchez: 6/6 on PAT
Dragons Shut Down Generals To Move To 7-0
Team FYN Sports October 7, 2018
Last Friday night, the PHS Dragons varsity football team, fresh off being named the High 5 Sports Team of the Week, hosted the Heritage Generals in a big 6-AAAA region match up. This was a big game for Pickens, not just because of the region implications,but because the Generals have come away the victors in the last two meetings.
The Generals, won the toss and wanted the ball to start the game on offense. The Dragon defense, would force a General punt attempt. Heritage, went for a fake punt, but Pickens had it sniffed out, & gave the Dragons offense good field position for their first possession of the game. That possession ended with a touchdown for Pickens as Junior QB CJ Streicher got in from 2-yds out, to make it 7-0 Dragons with 5:35 left in the first quarter. Pickens added to their lead just before the end of the 1st quarter after a 22-yd TD run from Michael Burrell, to make it 14-0 Dragons, going to the 2nd.
Pickens got back to work just 58 seconds into the 2nd quarter as Streicher lofted one up for Zach Goss, who made a great adjustment on the ball, and scored from 24-yds out to make it 21-0 with 11:02 left in the first half. Last week’s #TeamFYNSports Sports Writer Player of the Week Trevon Hawkins added to the lead for Pickens with a 1-yd TD run to make it 27-0 Dragons with 9 minutes left in the 1st half. Much like the 1st quarter, the Dragons got points just before the end of the 2nd when Streicher tossed one up for Goss in the back of the end zone for a 6-yd TD to make it 34-0 Pickens over Heritage as we hit the half.
The only score in the 3rd quarter came from the Dragons, who got the ball first to start the 2nd half. Brady Moore capped off the drive with a 1-yd TD run to make it 41-0 Pickens going to the 4th. The only score in the 4th quarter also came from the Dragons as Dawson Turner scampered in from 6-yds out to make it 48-0. Your final score, 48-0 Pickens over Heritage.
Stats:
Total Yards: 437
Passing Yards: 139
Rushing Yards: 298
Takeaways: 2 interceptions
PAT: 6-7
CJ Streicher: 9-12, 139 yards, 2 TD, 11 rushes, 88 yards, 1 TD, 1 punt for 45 yards
Michael Burrell: 8 rushes, 90 yards, 1 TD, 1 catch, 19 yards
Dawson Turner: 4 rushes, 33 yards, 1 TD
Trevon Hawkins: 3 rushes, 29 yards, 1 TD, 5 total tackles, 1 pass break up
Brady Moore: 9 rushes, 29 yards, 1 TD, 4 total tackles, 1 pass break up
Zach Goss: 3 catches, 57 yards, 2 TD’s
Hunter Hermann: 9 total tackles, 1 pass break up
Dallas McHale: 7 total tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 pass break up
Andrew Macom: 6 total tackles, 1 pass break up
Jay Jones: 5 total tackles, 1 interception
Kaleb Ray: 1 interception
Bailey Dispain: 1-1 on PAT
Jose Sanchez: 5-6 on PAT
6-AAAA Standings:
Pickens: 7-0 (3-0)
Ridgeland: 4-2 (2-0)
NW Whitfield: 4-2 (1-1)
Heritage: 2-5 (1-2)
LaFayette: 4-3 (1-2)
SE Whitfield: 3-4 (1-2)
Gilmer: 0-6 (0-2)
Next Week, the Dragons will take to the road to take on the Bruins of Northwest Whitfield in another major game that’ll have big implications heading towards the final stretch of the regular season. Kick off is set for 7:30 pm.
Dragons Defeat Bobcats, Off To A 5-0 Start For First Time Since ’86
Team FYN Sports September 23, 2018
Region play in 6-AAAA began last Friday night as the PHS Dragons varsity football team welcomed the Bobcats of Gilmer to Dragons Stadium for Homecoming. Pickens, came into the game looking to be 5-0 in a season for the first time since the 1986 season. That team, started 6-0, & finished the season 8-1-1. Prior to the game, PHS honored the fallen Gilmer Middle School principal, Larry Walker. The PHS band played a rendition of Taps & Amazing Grace, followed by the two teams coming together at midfield. After a moment of silence, we were ready to get the game underway.
The Dragons, won the toss and in a change up from recent weeks, decided to receive the opening kick off to begin the game. Pickens, wasted little time on their first possession scoring in just 35 seconds after a 23-yd TD run from senior Zach Goss to make it 7-0 with 11:25 left in the first. Junior QB CJ Streicher, added to the Dragons lead after a 52-yd TD run at the 2:51 mark of the 1st to make it 14-0 Dragons, going into the 2nd.
The Dragons, would find the end zone on the first play of the 2nd quarter after a 23-yd TD pass from Streicher to Brady Moore, to make it 21-0 with 11:55 left in the 1st half. Senior RB Robert Davis, found his way to the end zone after a 51-yd TD run to give the Dragons a 28-0 lead over the Bobcats with 9:31 left in the 1st half. Pickens added to the lead with a 6-yd TD run from Kaleb Ray, to make it 35-0 Dragons with 5:56 to go before the half. Streicher connected with Michael Burrell for a 31-yd TD at the 3:43 mark to give Pickens a 42-0 advantage. At the 2:40 mark, Streicher connected with Davis for and 18-yd TD, to make it 42-0 Dragons, going into the half.
The only scoring in the 2nd half came in the 3rd quarter. The Bobcats got on the board after a 16-yd TD run at the 6:17 mark, to make it 49-6 Dragons. With 47 seconds left in the 3rd, Jarod Whitmore scored for Pickens after a 27-yd run, to make it 55-6 Dragons. Final score, 55-6.
Stats:
1st Downs: 10
3rd Downs: 1/1
Total Yards: 518
Plays Ran: 33
Rushing Yards: 383
Passing Yards: 135
Takeaways: 1
CJ Streicher: 7/8 for 121 yards & 3 TD, 124 yards rushing, & 1 TD
Robert Davis: 4 rushes, 76 yards, 1 TD, 2 catches, 31 yards, 1 TD, 1 kick return for 14 yards
Kaleb Ray: 2 rushes, 43 yards, 1 TD, 3 tackles, 2 pass break ups
Jarod Whitmore: 2 rushes, 32 yards, 1 TD, 4 tackles
Zach Goss: 1 rush, 23 yards, 1 TD, 2 catches, 29 yards
Michael Burrell: 1 catch, 31 yards, 1 TD, 2 tackles
Brady Moore: 1 catch, 23 yards, 1 TD, 5 tackles
Hunter Hermann: 9 tackles, 6 solo, 3 assists, 1 TFL
Sy Chadwick: 8 tackles, 2 solo, 6 assists
Jay Jones: 7 tackles, 2 solo, 5 assists, 1 pass break up
Clayton Holland: 7 tackles, 2 solo, 5 assists
Chase Jarrett: 6 tackles, 1 solo, 5 assists, 1 fumble recovery
Logan Joiner: 7/7 on PAT
Pickens, will be on the road next week for the first time since their pre-season scrimmage against Denmark on August 10th when they travel to Dalton to take on the Raiders of Southeast Whitfield. Kick off is set for 7:30 pm.
Dragons Move To 3-0 After Hard Fought Win Over White County
Team FYN Sports September 9, 2018
This past Friday, the PHS Dragons varsity football team welcomed the White County Warriors for non-region action. White County, is out of region 7 in the 4A classification, & this match up could potentially happen again down the road in the 1st round of the playoffs, as region 6 & 7 pair up this year. The Warriors, led the all time series heading into the game, 22-18-2. The last meeting came in 2015, where Pickens came out with a 13-6 win, the last time they started a season 3-0.
White County began the opening quarter with the ball, but the Dragon defense got them off the field. The Warriors defense ended the Dragons first series after picking off a pass & we had a stalemate after the first drives for both teams. Pickens was able to break through at the 3:54 mark of the 1st after a 5-yd TD run from Michael Burrell to give the Dragons a 7-0 lead. Just before the 1st quarter came to an end, QB CJ Streicher extended the Dragons lead with a 3-yd TD run, making it 14-0, going to the 2nd.
The White County Warriors got back into the game with a pair of TD’s early in the 2nd. The first, came after a 3-yd run at the 9:01 mark to make it 14-7. The Warriors would then tie things up at the 7:58 mark after a 39-yd TD pass, & we were all squared up at 14. After a good drive, Pickens answered after an 8-yd pitch & catch from Streicher to Zach Goss, giving the Dragons the lead back, 21-14 with 4:32 left in the first half. Right before the half was about to end, White County got a 2-yd TD run to tie things up at 21, going to the break.
In the 3rd, the Dragons reclaimed the lead at the 9:06 mark after a 27-yd TD pass from Burrell to Goss, giving Pickens the 28-21 lead. At the 3:48 mark, Pickens added to that lead after Robert Davis broke free for a 76-yd TD run, making it 35-21 Dragons. White County, went for it on their side of the 50 on 4th down on their next drive, & it ended up working out for the Warriors as they scored on a 52-yd TD pass, to make it 35-28 Dragons as we headed to the 4th.
The Dragons got that two score lead right back at the 10:37 mark of the 4th after Streicher connected with Goss from 22-yds out, giving Pickens the 42-28 lead. The Warriors, got back within a score after a 5-yd TD pass at the 1:11 mark, making it 42-35. White County, then would go for the onside kick, & the kick bounced out of bounds & the Dragons were able to run out the clock to seal the win, 42-35.
Stats:
1st downs: 14
3rd downs: 5/12
4th downs: 3/6
Total Yards: 489
Rush Yards: 409
Pass Yards: 80
CJ Streicher: 4/11 for 53 yards, 2 TD 2 INT, 21 rushes, 117 yards, 1 TD
Michael Burrell: 1/1 for 27 yards, 1 TD, 9 rushes for 37 yards, 1 TD, 6 tackles, 1 pass break up
Robert Davis: 19 rushes, 216 yards, 1 TD
Zach Goss: 4 catches, 67 yards, 3 TD, 1 rush for 7 yards, 5 tackles, 1 pass break up
Alex Snelgrove: 1 catch for 13 yards, 7 tackles
Hunter Hermann: 18 total tackles, 9 solo, 9 assists
Chase Jarrett: 9 total tackles, 7 solo, 2 assists, 3 tackles for loss
Dallas McHale: 8 total tackles, 4 solo, 4 assists, 2 tackles for loss, 1 sack
Andrew Macom: 7 total tackles, 4 solo, 3 assists, 2 tackles for loss
Logan Joiner: 6/6 on PAT attempts
Pickens, will once again be at home as they will welcome the Chamblee Bulldogs to Dragons Stadium in what will be the final non region game before region play starts. Kick off starts at 7:30.
Dragons Basketball Season Ends At Region Tournament
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports February 6, 2019
Late afternoon yesterday, the PHS Dragons varsity basketball team traveled to Southeast Whitfield to begin their part of the 6-AAAA Region Tournament. Pickens, came in as the #6 seed, while their opponent, the Heritage Generals, came in as the #3 seed. Pickens & Heritage split their meetings during the regular season. The winner, would advance to the 4A State Tournament, & to the semifinals.
In the 1st, the Dragons came out aggressive, & making three pointers early. Tucker Lowe hit 3 three’s, & Andrew Smith nailed a three to lead Pickens to a 18-16 lead after the 1st quarter. In the 2nd quarter, the Generals made a run, but the Dragons were able to keep it close. Going into the break, Heritage led Pickens, 32-28.
The 3rd quarter saw the Generals pull away a little bit using a 20-9 quarter run, but remember, we have seen Pickens come back from down double digits in the 2nd half in games late this season. Going to the 4th, Heritage held a 52-37 advantage. In the 4th, both teams scored 11 points a piece, as the Generals came away with the win, 63-48.
Stats:
Tucker Lowe: 15 points, 1 assist, 3 rebounds, 1 steal
Zach Goss: 14 points, 2 assists, 5 rebounds
Andrew Smith: 10 points, 2 blocks
Hunter Hermann: 5 points, 3 assists, 13 rebounds, 6 steals
Owen Moss: 2 points, 3 assists, 2 rebounds, 2 steals
Noah Sutton: 2 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal
Dragons Fall To Forsyth Central In Non-Region Action
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports January 13, 2019
Yesterday afternoon, the Dragons varsity basketball team hosted the Forsyth Central Bulldogs out of the 7A classification for a non-region contest. Pickens, came into the ball game having won back to back region games against Heritage & Ridgeland, & looked to end the week with their 3rd straight win.
The first quarter of this game was much like the Dragons game against Ridgeland the other night, back & forth. The visiting Bulldogs, took a one point lead going to the 2nd, 13-12. In the 2nd quarter, the two teams remained close, but Forsyth Central was able to extend it’s lead slightly over Pickens going to the break, 28-22.
In the 3rd, the Bulldogs, would outscore the Dragons by ten, 20-10, to take a 48-32 lead going to the 4th & final quarter of play. The 4th quarter was closely played as Forsyth Central outscored Pickens 20-14, to seal the win, 68-46.
Stats:
Seth Bishop: 23 points, 2 assists, 9 rebounds, 1 steal
Zach Goss: 7 points, 1 assist, 5 rebounds
Tucker Lowe: 4 points, 1 assist, 1 rebound
Owen Moss: 4 points, 1 rebound
Hunter Hermann: 3 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds, & 1 steal
Brady Moore: 3 points, 2 rebounds
Alex Snelgrove: 2 points, 1 rebound
Pickens, will be in action on Friday as they host the LaFayette Lady Ramblers & Ramblers for key region match ups. The Nettes’, will start things off at 7 pm, followed by the Dragons at 8:30 pm.
Dragons Fall In Final Region Game Of 2018, Host Christian Heritage Tomorrow
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports December 19, 2018
After the Nettes picked up a big win earlier, the Dragons looked to complete the varsity sweep over a Southeast Whitfield Raider team that recently took down reigning 6-AAAA region champs Lafayette not too long ago.
In the 1st, both teams found scoring, mainly inside the paint. After one, the Southeast Whitfield Raiders led the Dragons 21-17. In the 2nd, the Raiders started getting the tree ball to go down, but Pickens stayed within striking distance. Going into the half, Southeast Whitfield held a 44-34 lead.
The 3rd quarter scoring again was close as the two teams went back and forth. The Raiders, outscored Pickens 18-15, & held a 62-49 lead going to the 4th. Southeast Whitfield used a 14-6 4th quarter run, to take this one from the Dragons, 76-55.
Stats:
Seth Bishop: 18 points, 2 assists, 7 rebounds, 1 steal
Zach Goss: 10 points, 2 assists, 3 rebounds, 1 steal
Tucker Lowe: 9 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal
Brady Moore: 6 points, 1 assist, 1 steal
Alex Snelgrove: 4 points, 3 assists, 3 rebounds, 1 steal
Owen Moss: 2 points, 6 assists, 2 rebounds, 3 steals
Hayes Pickett: 2 points, 1 assist, 6 rebounds
Noah Sutton: 2 points
Pickens, will be back home on Thursday as they host the Lions of Christian Heritage in non-region action. Tip off scheduled for 7:30 pm.
Despite 35 From Bishop, Dragons Drop Game Against Bruins
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports December 16, 2018
After the Nettes’ fell in a tough game against the Lady Bruins, the Dragons took on the Bruins in the night cap of this varsity doubleheader, looking to split the games on the evening.
The Dragons, came out with a big time sense of energy and it showed as they got off to a nice lead over the Bruins. Using that nice start, Pickens took a 17-12 lead going to the 2nd. The 2nd quarter saw an action packed, fast paced, high scoring frame. Northwest Whitfield, outscored the Dragons 26-19, to take a 38-36 lead into the break.
The 3rd quarter, saw the Bruins continue their momentum from the 2nd quarter as they outscored Pickens 28-16, to take a 66-52 lead going to the 4th. Northwest Whitfield would hold on in the 4th to get the win, 87-68.
Stats:
Seth Bishop: 35 points, 3 assists, 8 rebounds, 1 block
Zach Goss: 10 points, 2 assists, 3 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 blocks
Owen Moss: 9 points, 1 assist, 3 rebounds, 1 steal
Tucker Lowe: 7 points, 1 assist, 2 rebounds, 1 steal
Brady Moore: 5 points, 1 assist, 3 rebounds, 2 blocks
Alex Snelgrove: 2 points, 7 assists, 3 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block
Pickens, will be on the road in Dalton on Tuesday as they take on the Southeast Whitfield Raiders in the final region match up of 2018. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30 pm.
Dragons Fall To Gilmer In Tough Rivalry Game, Host Bruins on Friday Night
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports December 11, 2018
After the exciting girls game finished, it would be the guys turn as the Dragons hosted the Gilmer Bobcats. Much like the Lady Cats, the Bobcats came into the game 8-1 on the season. Pickens, came in looking to gain some momentum by defeating their rival, & moving to 2-2 in region play.
In the first, both teams traded bucket for bucket, going back and forth. Gilmer, was able to gather a 15-14 lead over the Dragons, going to the 2nd. The 2nd quarter, was much like the 1st quarter as it was very much even at times. While the Bobcats outscored Pickens 19-16 in the frame, the Dragons remained in striking distance going to the half down 34-30.
In the 3rd, the defense for the Bobcats picked up a bit. Gilmer, outscored the Dragons 22-14 in the 3rd, to stretch their lead to 56-44, going to the 4th. Gilmer, used a 16-7 4th quarter run to seal the win, 72-51.
Stats:
Zach Goss: 20 points, 1 assist, 5 rebounds, 1 block
Seth Bishop: 12 points, 2 assists, 6 rebounds, 1 steal
Tucker Lowe: 9 points (3 three point shots), 1 assist, 2 rebounds
Brady Moore: 5 points, 1 assist, 4 rebounds
Owen Moss: 2 points, 2 assists, 5 rebounds
Noah Sutton: 2 points, 2 rebounds
Alex Snelgrove: 7 assists, 4 rebounds, 2 steals
The Dragons, will be back at home on Friday as they host the Northwest Whitfield Bruins. Tip off scheduled for 8:30 pm.
Dragons Earn 1st Win Of Season, Even Region Record
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports December 1, 2018
After the Nettes’ took care of business in the opening game, the Dragons looked to complete the sweep on the evening and notch their first win of the season. Pickens, has been in every game they’ve played so far, & looked to finally close one out, while getting a region win at the same time.
In a competitive opening frame, both Pickens & Ridgeland got things rolling for themselves. The Dragons, were able to grab the lead going to the 2nd, 15-11. This game looked like it was going to be tied heading into the break, but Brady Moore was able to corral a shot attempt and put it back up and in just before the buzzer sounded to give Pickens the 27-25 lead at the half.
The 3rd quarter saw the Dragon lead increase as Pickens outscored the Panthers 22-18, to take a 49-43 lead going to the 4th. In a back and forth final quarter, Ridgeland outscored the Dragons 26-23, but Pickens held on and picked up their first win of the season, 72-69. This also marks the first win for Mike Duffie as Dragon head coach.
Stats:
Zach Goss: 27 points, 3 assists, 6 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks
Seth Bishop: 16 points, 2 assists, 8 rebounds, 3 steals
Tucker Lowe: 16 points, 3 assists, 2 rebounds
Brady Moore: 11 points, 1 assist, 4 rebounds, 1 steal
Owen Moss: 2 points, 7 assists, 8 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocks
Alex Snelgrove: 3 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 steals
Pickens, will look to build off of this hard fought win as they host the Cedartown Bulldogs on Tuesday in non-region action. Tip off scheduled for 7:30 pm.
Dragons Fight Hard Against Hiwassee Dam, Face Bobcats This Evening
PHS Basketball, Team FYN Sports November 20, 2018
After the Nettes’ picked up their 2nd win of the young season, the Dragons looked to capture their first win as they took on the Hiwassee Dam Eagles out of North Carolina.
The 1st quarter was packed with action as both teams saw offensive success early on. Pickens, got the upper hand & took a 19-15 lead over the Eagles going to the 2nd. In the 2nd quarter, Hiwassee Dam used a run to take the lead from the Dragons. Having outscored Pickens 18-12 in the frame, the Eagles grabbed the lead, 33-31, going to the break.
In a back and forth 3rd quarter, the Dragons made their own run to regain the lead from Hiwassee Dam. Using a slight 20-17 quarter advantage, Pickens found themselves ahead going to the 4th, 51-50. In the 4th, Hiwassee Dam was able to make shots late to take this one, 66-60.
Stats
Seth Bishop: 22 points, 5 assists, 10 rebounds, & 5 steals
Zach Goss: 15 points, 2 assists, 9 rebounds, 3 steals, & 1 block
Alex Snelgrove: 7 points, 1 assist, 4 rebounds, & 2 steals
Owen Moss: 6 points, 6 assists, 8 rebounds, 2 steals, & 2 blocks
Tucker Lowe: 6 points, 2 rebounds, & 1 steal
Brady Moore: 2 points, 1 assist, 3 rebounds, & 2 steals
Hayes Pickett: 2 points, & 2 rebounds
The Dragons, will be in Ellijay again tonight as they wrap up the Thanksgiving Tip-Off Tournament as they take on the Gilmer Bobcats. Tip off is set for 7:30.
Dragons Finish Regular Season Undefeated, Turn Focus To Playoffs
Team FYN Sports October 28, 2018
Soggy weather was the theme this past Friday as the PHS varsity football team traveled up to Walker County, to take on the LaFayette Ramblers for their regular season finale. Pickens, by virtue of their win last week against Ridgeland, clinched the 6-AAAA crown, but was looking for another PHS first, an undefeated season. To do that, they would have to get by a much improved Rambler team.
LaFayette, got the ball to start the ball game and looked to get something good going early for their Senior Night. On a 3rd & long play, the Rambler QB scrambled to his left and found a receiver down the field, who would then take it 76-yds for the score at the 10:47 mark to make it 7-0 LaFayette. The Dragons, were able to drive down on their first possession, & tie things up after a 10-yd TD run for Robert Davis, to make it 7-7, with 7:27 to go in the 1st quarter. Pickens took the lead after a little trickery when QB CJ Streicher handed it off to Michael Burrell, who acted like he was running a reverse. Instead, Burrell stops, & throws back to a wide open Streicher for a 15-yd touchdown. Pickens tried a two point conversion, but were unsuccessful. We would go to the 2nd, Dragons ahead, 13-7.
The Dragons, added to their lead early on in the 2nd quarter when Streicher threw a lob pass & Zach Goss, was able to haul it in & get a foot down in the back of the end zone for the 16-yd score at the 10:36 mark of the 2nd. Dragons led, 20-7. The Ramblers, had a good drive of their own, and capped it off with points after a 5-yd TD run at the 6 minute mark of the 2nd. The PAT was ruled no good, so Pickens held a 20-13 advantage. The Dragons, were able to march down the field and end their drive with 6 after a 23-yd TD run from Davis. Davis’ 2nd touchdown of the night gave Pickens a 27-13 lead with 4:20 left in the first half. At the 2:39 mark, the Dragons defense came up with a big play as Burrell, playing corner, tipped a pass to himself, & took it 20 yards for the touchdown. Making it 34-13 Pickens. Just before the half ended, Brady Moore was able to get in from 2-yds out, to make it 41-13 Dragons, going to the break.
There were only two scores in the 2nd half & both came in the 3rd quarter. The first, came at the 6:27 mark when Alex Snelgrove, got in from 2-yds out to make it 48-13. LaFayette, found the end zone just before the quarter ended after a 10-yd run. Your final score for the evening, Dragons 48 Ramblers 19.
Region Standings:
Pickens: 10-0 (6-0) Region champions
Ridgeland: 6-3 (4-1) clinched 2nd seed
NW Whitfield: 6-3 (3-2) play Heritage next week for 3rd/4th
Heritage: 4-5 (3-2) play NW Whitfield next week for 3rd/4th
LaFayette: 4-5 (1-5)
SE Whitfield: 3-6 (1-5)
Gilmer: 0-9 (0-5)
Stats:
1st Downs: 17
3rd Down: 7/12
4th Down: 2/3
Total Yards: 390
Rush Yards: 234
Pass Yards: 156
Takeways: 4 (2 INT, 2 fumble recoveries)
CJ Streicher: 7/18, 114 yards, 1 TD, 8 rushes, 52 yards, 1 catch, 15 yards, 1 TD
Michael Burrell: 1/1, 15 yards, 1 TD, 1 rush, 15 yards, 4 tackles, 1 INT, 1 Def. TD, 2 punts, 78 yards, 1 inside 20
Robert Davis: 4 rushes, 66 yards, 2 TD
Brady Moore: 6 rushes, 31 yards, 1 TD
Alex Snelgrove: 2 rushes, 9 yards, 1 TD
Zach Goss: 3 catches, 61 yards, 1 TD
Kaleb Ray: 3 catches, 37 yards, 4 tackles, 1 INT
Hunter Hermann: 7 tackles
Trevon Hawkins: 6 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 1 sack
Chase Jarrett: 6 tackles
Jay Jones: 5 tackles, 1 pass break up
Dallas McHale: 4 tackles, 1 fumble recovery
Andrew Macom: 3 tackles, 1 fumble recovery
Jose Sanchez: 6/6 on PAT
The Dragons, have completed their regular season, finishing 10-0 for the first time in school history. With a bye week this upcoming week, the Dragons next game will be in the 1st round of the State 4A playoffs on November 9th at home at 7:30 pm. Their opponent, is still to be determined. There is a possibility that the region 7 #4 seed, will come down to a 3-way tiebreaker if West Hall defeats Chestatee, Denmark loses to Flowery Branch, & White County loses to Blessed Trinity this Friday. Denmark, West Hall, & White County would all then be tied for 4th place. All three of those teams defeated each other during the season. How they will determine who gets the 4th seed, is unknown.
#TeamFYNSports Sports Writer Player Of The Week For Game 3: Zach Goss
Player Of The Week, Team FYN Sports September 9, 2018This week’s #TeamFYNSports Sports Writer Player of the week is Senior WR Zach Goss. Goss, caught four passes on the night for a total of 67 yards. 3 of those catches went for touchdowns. Goss also had 1 run for 7 yards, & played a key role on defense, collecting 5 tackles & 1 pass break up. The Dragons are now 3-0 on the season.
Catch Goss and the rest of the Dragons this Friday at home as they welcome Chamblee to Dragons Stadium. Kick off is at 7:30.
#TeamFYNSports Players Of The Week: Kealy Hillhouse & Zach Goss
PHS Basketball, Player Of The Week, Team FYN Sports February 6, 2019This week’s #TeamFYNSports Players of the Week are Kealy Hillhouse & Zach Goss. The Nettes & Dragons only had one game this week as they hosted Southeast Whitfield for Senior Night.
Kealy Hillhouse, has really stepped up her game as the season has gone by. She was a big part of the Nettes’ win over Christian Heritage the week before, & continued that play against the Lady Raiders finishing with 4 points, 2 assists, 3 rebounds, & 1 steal.
Zach Goss, led the Dragons in scoring in this, his final home game as a Senior. Goss, finished with 22 points, 2 assists, 8 rebounds, & 2 steals.