The Tiftarea Academy Panthers basketball squad (Chula, GA), was outscored 54-46 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Sherwood Christian Academy Eagles (Albany, GA)

With the victory, Sherwood Christian Academy advances its record to 10-5 on the year. The Eagles host Southwest Georgia Academy (Damascus, GA) to meet the Warriors in a GIAA AA Region 3 battle on Friday, January 24. The Warriors enter the battle with a record of 15-2. Southwest Georgia Academy won 44-30 in their recent league game against Southland Academy (Americus, GA)

With the loss, Tiftarea Academy falls to 2-12 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Terrell Academy (Dawson, GA) to confront the Eagles in a GIAA AAAA/AAA District 3 game on Monday, January 20. The Eagles go into the game with a record of 15-0. Terrell Academy won 59-1 in their recent league game against Valwood (Valdosta, GA)