Cherokee Warriors (Canton, GA) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Walton Raiders (Marietta, GA), 61-39 in a league match.

With the victory, Cherokee advances its record to 17-3 on the year. The Warriors travel to Marietta (Marietta, GA) to face the Blue Devils in a AAAAAA Region 5 match on Tuesday, January 21. The Blue Devils enter the match with a record of 11-8.

The Raiders now own a 9-10 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to North Paulding for a AAAAAA Region 5 match on Tuesday, January 21. Walton will face a Wolfpack squad coming off a 73-72 non-league win over Holy Innocents Episcopal (Atlanta, GA). The Wolfpack record now stands at 17-1.