Georgia High School Basketball - New Manchester tops Heard County
January 7, 2023: Franklin, GA 30217 Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the New Manchester Jaguar (Douglasville, GA) and the host Heard County Braves (Franklin, GA), saw New Manchester's basketball squad knock off Heard County by a tally of 48-34.
With the victory, New Manchester improves its record to 11-2 on the campaign. The Jaguar host South Paulding (Douglasville, GA) to play the Spartans in a AAAAAA Region 5 challenge on Tuesday, January 10. The Spartans come into the challenge with a record of 4-11. South Paulding won 41-30 in their recent non-league challenge against Kennesaw Mountain (Kennesaw, GA)
Next up, the Braves play the St. Anne-Pacelli Vikings (Columbus, GA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 10. Heard County will attempt to improve on its 10-3 season record. The Vikings come into the challenge with a 8-1 record after their 59-17 league win over St. Mary's Academy (Atlanta, GA).