Basketball Game Preview: Heard County Braves vs. Newnan Cougars

Heard County is 0-4 against Newnan since November of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Heard County Braves will host the Newnan Cougars at 7:30 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

Last Saturday, Heard County ended up a good deal behind Red Bank and lost 59-45. While losing is never fun, the Braves can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 345th in Georgia, while the Lions are ranked 118th in Tennessee).

Newnan has been a dominant force so far, but they're in the middle of a mini-slump at the moment. They took a 60-52 hit to the loss column at the hands of Russell County on Monday.

Heard County's loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Newnan, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-3.

Heard County ended up a good deal behind Newnan in their previous matchup back in January, losing 93-74. Will Heard County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.