Jasper Pickens County exhales after close call with Dawsonville Dawson County

With little to no wiggle room, Jasper Pickens County nosed past Dawsonville Dawson County 46-37 in Georgia girls basketball on January 26.

Dawsonville Dawson County started on steady ground by forging a 15-9 lead over Jasper Pickens County at the end of the first quarter.

The Dragons kept a 23-17 half margin at the Tigers’ expense.

Jasper Pickens County moved to a 29-21 lead heading into the final quarter.

There was no room for doubt as the Dragons added to their advantage with a 17-16 margin in the closing period.

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