High school basketball: Chestatee girls unable to keep up with Pickens, endure disastrous second half in Region 6-3A loss - Gainesville Times

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High school basketball: Chestatee girls unable to keep up with Pickens, endure disastrous second half in Region 6-3A loss

Chestatee's Addison Boyd lines up a 3-point attempt during the Lady War Eagles' Region 6-3A game against Pickens on Jan. 17, 2025 in Gainesville. Photo by David Friedlander

Chestatee-Pickens girls 1.jpg — Chestatee's Addison Boyd lines up a 3-point attempt during the Lady War Eagles' Region 6-3A game against Pickens on Jan. 17, 2025 in Gainesville. Photo by David Friedlander

David Friedlander

The Times

Updated: Jan 18, 2025, 4:52 AM

Published: Jan 18, 2025, 4:18 AM

Lady War Eagles fall to fifth-ranked Lady Dragons, while the Chestatee boys were overwhelmed by third-ranked Pickens in doubleheader sweep.

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