Jefferson Dragons (Jefferson, GA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Heritage Patriots (Conyers, GA), 67-47 in a league bout.

With the win, Jefferson upgrades its record to 21-3 on the season. The Dragons host Clarke Central (Athens, GA) to play the Gladiators in a AAAAA Region 8 bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Gladiators go into the bout with a record of 9-13. Clarke Central won 52-40 in their recent league bout against Heritage (Conyers, GA)

Next up, the Patriots play the Flowery Branch Falcons (Flowery Branch, GA) in a AAAAA Region 8 bout, on Tuesday, February 6. Heritage will attempt to upgrade on its 8-13 season record. The Falcons go into the bout with a 10-12 record after their 54-26 league loss to Loganville (Loganville, GA).