Last night, the Pickens High School Dragonettes varsity basketball team made the trek up 515 to take on their rival, the Gilmer Lady Cats. This game was the first of two make up games these teams have due to a power outage and the snow storm.

In the first quarter, both teams tried to find a groove on offense. The Lady Cats were able to get something going as they took a 12-6 lead going into the second. In the second, Gilmer stretched their lead out to double digits. Using a 15-7 quarter run, the Lady Cats went into the break, up 27-13.

In the third, the Nettes’ were in comeback mode as they made a little run in the quarter. Pickens outscored Gilmer 14-11, to make it 38-27. In the fourth, the Nettes’ tried everything they could to get back into the it using the inside game to draw fouls on the Lady Cat players, cutting the lead to seven at one point. It would not be enough, however, as Gilmer was able to hit key shots down the stretch to take this one, 50-41.

Leading the way for the Nettes’ were:

Mackenzie Hampton: 10 points, one assist, 11 rebounds, and two steals

Ashley Nelson: 10 points, one assist, three rebounds and one steal

Shelby Cook: Seven points, one assist, seven rebounds and one steal

Kaitlin Redman: Three points, 10 rebounds and two steals

Madison McClure, Torie Williams, & Autumn Young each had three on the night.

The Nettes’ now will turn their focus on the final week of the regular season in hopes of moving up from the fifth spot in the standings prior to the region tournament. Pickens will host the Lady Panthers of Ridgeland on Tuesday for Senior Night in the Dragons Den. Tip off is scheduled for 6 p.m.