The North Oconee Titans ran past the host Cherokee Bluff Bears basketball team by a final score of 56-44 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Titans face the Walnut Grove Warriors (Walnut Grove, GA) in a AAAA Region 8 game, on Friday, January 12. North Oconee will attempt to move on its 13-3 season record.

With the defeat, Cherokee Bluff moves to 11-5 on the year. The Bears travel to Chestatee (Gainesville, GA) to face the War Eagles in a AAAA Region 8 game on Tuesday, January 9. The War Eagles enter the game with a record of 5-11. Chestatee lost 75-70 in their recent league game against Seckinger (Buford, GA)