Georgia High School Basketball - Northwest Whitfield holds off Central
January 18, 2022: Carrollton, GA 30116 Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Northwest Whitfield Bruins (Tunnel Hill, GA) and the host Central Lions (Carrollton, GA), saw Northwest Whitfield's basketball squad hold off Central by a tally of 67-65.
With the victory, Northwest Whitfield improves its record to 14-3 on the campaign. The Bruins travel to Southeast Whitfield County (Dalton, GA) to face the Raiders in a AAAA Region 7 game on Friday, January 21. The Raiders enter the game with a record of 7-10. Southeast Whitfield County won 74-69 in their recent non-league game against Fannin County (Blue Ridge, GA)
With the defeat, Central moves to 11-6 on the year. The Lions host Pickens (Jasper, GA) to face the Dragons in a AAAA Region 7 game on Thursday, January 20. The Dragons enter the game with a record of 9-10. Pickens lost 53-46 in their recent non-league game against Gilmer (Ellijay, GA)