Gilmer Bobcats (Ellijay, GA) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad prevail over the host Dawson County Tigers (Dawsonville, GA), 83-70 in a league match.

In their next game, the Bobcats meet the Lumpkin County Indians (Dahlonega, GA) in a AAA Region 7 match, on Friday, January 27. Gilmer will attempt to move on its 12-7 season record. The Indians enter the match with a 4-17 record after their 54-51 league loss to West Hall (Oakwood, GA).

With the defeat, Dawson County moves to 7-14 on the year. The Tigers travel to Pickens (Jasper, GA) to meet the Dragons in a AAA Region 7 match on Thursday, January 26. The Dragons enter the match with a record of 9-10. Pickens won 64-60 in their recent league match against Gilmer (Ellijay, GA)