The Lanier Longhorns basketball squad (Sugar Hill, GA), lost 46-36 in Friday's league battle with the host Gainesville Red Elephants (Gainesville, GA)

With the victory, Gainesville advances its record to 12-8 on the year. The Red Elephants travel to Chattahoochee (Alpharetta, GA) to meet the Cougars in a AAAAA Region 7 battle on Saturday, January 25. The Cougars enter the battle with a record of 9-10. Chattahoochee won 40-32 in their recent league battle against Johns Creek (Johns Creek, GA)

The Longhorns now own a 11-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host Milton for a AAAAA Region 7 battle on Tuesday, January 28. Lanier will meet a Eagles squad coming off a 67-36 non-league win over McEachern (Powder Springs, GA). The Eagles record now stands at 15-6.