Georgia High School Basketball - Cairo holds off Pelham
January 31, 2023: Pelham, GA 31779 Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Cairo Syrupmakers (Cairo, GA) and the host Pelham Hornets (Pelham, GA), saw Cairo's basketball squad hold off Pelham by a tally of 61-60.
With the victory, Cairo improves its record to 11-9 on the campaign. The Syrupmakers travel to Westover (Albany, GA) to confront the Patriots in a AAAA Region 1 challenge on Friday, February 3. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 15-6. Westover won 57-42 in their recent league challenge against Hardaway (Columbus, GA)
Next up, the Hornets confront the Bacon County Raiders (Alma, GA) in a A D1 Region 1 challenge, on Saturday, February 4. Pelham will attempt to improve on its 9-10 season record. The Raiders come into the challenge with a 6-11 record after their 71-52 league loss to Brooks County (Quitman, GA).