Georgia High School Basketball - Northside succumbs to Central
January 9, 2026: Columbus, GA 31909 In Friday's league test, the Central Lions (Carrollton, GA) basketball squad defeated the host Northside Patriots (Columbus, GA), by a score of 68-59.
Next, the Lions clash with the Griffin Bears (Griffin, GA) in a AAAA Region 3 test, on Saturday, January 10. Central will attempt to improve on its 8-8 season record. The Bears come into the test with a 14-1 record after their 64-51 league win over Mundy's Mill (Jonesboro, GA).
With the loss, Northside falls to 1-13 on the campaign. The Patriots travel to Starr's Mill (Fayetteville, GA) to play the Panthers in a AAAA Region 3 bout on Tuesday, January 13. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 7-8. Starr's Mill lost 84-46 in their recent league bout against Jonesboro (Jonesboro, GA)