Georgia High School Basketball - Oconee County nips Franklin County
January 17, 2023: Watkinsville, GA 30677 Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Oconee County Warriors (Watkinsville, GA) and the visiting Franklin County Lions (Carnesville, GA), saw Oconee County's basketball squad hold off Franklin County by a tally of 44-39.
With the victory, Oconee County improves its record to 6-11 on the campaign. The Warriors travel to Hart County (Hartwell, GA) to play the Bulldogs in a AAA Region 8 challenge on Friday, January 20. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 12-6. Hart County won 66-32 in their recent league challenge against Stephens County (Toccoa, GA)
Next up, the Lions play the Hebron Christian Academy Lions (Dacula, GA) in a AAA Region 8 challenge, on Friday, January 20. Franklin County will attempt to improve on its 6-12 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 16-0 record after their 91-37 league win over Monroe Area (Monroe, GA).