The Northwest Whitfield Bruins basketball squad (Tunnel Hill, GA), was outscored 58-47 in Wednesday's league battle with the host Gilmer Bobcats (Ellijay, GA)

With the victory, Gilmer advances its record to 8-7 on the year. The Bobcats travel to Adairsville (Adairsville, GA) to meet the Tigers in a AAA Region 7 battle on Friday, January 17. The Tigers enter the battle with a record of 9-10. Adairsville lost 50-20 in their recent league battle against Calhoun (Calhoun, GA)

The Bruins now own a 10-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Heritage for a AAA Region 7 battle on Friday, January 17. Northwest Whitfield will meet a Generals squad coming off a 64-53 non-league win over Silverdale Academy (Chattanooga, TN). The Generals record now stands at 13-4.