Georgia High School Basketball - Washington County nips Laney
February 5, 2022: Augusta, GA 30901 Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Washington County Golden Hawks (Sandersville, GA) and the host Laney Wildcats (Augusta, GA), saw Washington County's basketball squad hold off Laney by a tally of 80-74.
With the victory, Washington County improves its record to 18-3 on the campaign. The Golden Hawks travel to Lamar County (Barnesville, GA) to play the Trojans in a AA Region 3 challenge on Tuesday, February 8. The Trojans come into the challenge with a record of 4-17. Lamar County lost 70-60 in their recent league test against Northeast (Macon, GA)
The Wildcats now own a 9-13 record. They play next when they travel to Oglethorpe County for a AA Region 4 test on Tuesday, February 8. Laney will encounter a Patriots squad coming off a 44-32 league win over Glenn Hills (Augusta, GA). The Patriots record now stands at 8-13.