The White County High School Lady Warriors were on the road in Norcross last night in the opening round of playoff action against the Chestatee Lady War Eagles.
The Warriors won the tip and quickly scored 2 baskets back-to-back, with the War Eagles coming in hot on their heels to tie the game up early. Multiple turnovers allowed the Warriors to stay ahead the whole period, and they would close the first period up by 6 at 16 to 10, Warriors. An 8-0 run by the Warriors halfway through the second quarter would push their lead out further, which they would hold all the way to halftime, 28-20 Warriors.
The War Eagles had possession heading into the third, but the Warriors would gain control early, keeping Chestatee from scoring, and ended the period with an 11-point lead.
The Warriors struggled with their free throws early in the fourth, but adjusted their control and, with just seconds on the clock, the Warriors would double down and shoot back-to-back free throws, securing a 49-39 victory and advancing to the semi-finals.
With Pickens winning their bout last night against Dawson, White County will face the Dragonettes on Thursday at 4 pm, with the pregame show starting at 3:45 pm. You can hear the GHSA play-off action on your home of the Warriors and the Bulldogs, 93.9fm, WRWH.
