Union Grove Wolverines (McDonough, GA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Locust Grove Wildcats (Locust Grove, GA), 74-56 in a league bout.

With the win, Union Grove upgrades its record to 13-8 on the season. The Wolverines host Ola (McDonough, GA) to play the Mustangs in a AAAAA Region 2 bout on Friday, January 26. The Mustangs go into the bout with a record of 5-14. Ola lost 72-62 in their recent non-league bout against New Faith Christian Academy (Riverdale, GA)

Next up, the Wildcats play the Dutchtown Bulldogs (Hampton, GA) in a AAAAA Region 2 bout, on Friday, January 26. Locust Grove will attempt to upgrade on its 7-15 season record. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a 13-7 record after their 71-67 league win over Warner Robins (Warner Robins, GA).