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Basketball Roundup: Houston County High School hosts several middle Georgia schools with Bear Brawl invitational

Things are heating up for some and slowing down for others as the holiday break approaches for Houston County schools; The last week’s hoops was highlighted by HoCo hosting the Bear Brawl on Friday and Saturday, where Veterans guard Jessie Ortiz broke the school 3-pointers made record with nine.

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Houston County basketball starts comeback effort too late in loss to Southwest-Macon; Lady Bears bounce back with win over Lady Patriots

The Houston County Bears (8-4) faced off against the Southwest-Macon Patriots (10-1) in the highly anticipated finale of the Bear Brawl on Saturday.

Veterans basketball steals game against Valdosta with clutch steals in final seconds; Jessie Ortiz breaks school 3-pointers made record in Lady Warhawks victory over Lady Wildcats

Senior guard Jessie Ortiz had 16 of Veterans’ 22 first-quarter points, and she came out hot from the start on a night where she broke Veterans’ 3-pointers made record. It was previously six, and she demolished it with three in the fourth quarter alone for nine total.

Houston County basketball takes down Lowndes in Day 1 of Bear Brawl; Lady Bears struggle against Vikettes’ defensive prowess

An early foul out from Lowndes’ Kam Jackson helped the Houston County Bears (8-3) on their way to a 58-45 final over the Vikings (4-4) in Day 1 of the Bear Brawl.

Veterans basketball turns early deficit against Peach County into double digit win; Lady Warhawks run away with 53-point win over Lady Trojans to open Houston County Bear Brawl

The Veterans Warhawks (4-4) turned the tables on Friday for a 68-58 victory over the Peach County Trojans (1-4), who held an early lead in Game 2 of the Bear Brawl at Houston County High School.

Perry basketball searching for identity in early season; Lady Panthers off to best start since 2018

The Perry Panthers (1-6) have been in a bit of a spiral the last few games, with their 80-53 loss at home to the Crisp County Cougars (3-1) the latest.

Antwann Hill Jr. celebrated by Houston County football community during Navy All-American jersey unveiling

The Navy All-American Bowl is a collection of the 100 best high school football athletes in the nation, and Houston County’s own Antwann Hill Jr. has been selected to participate.

PHOTOS: Northside basketball falls on the road to Veterans

Photos from a Region 2-5A basketball matchup between Northside and Veterans on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024.

Northside basketball flirts with comeback in loss to Veterans; Lady Eagles can’t overcome surge from Lady Warhawks

In a game filled with exciting back and forth moments, technical fouls and region implications, the Northside Eagles (2-3, 0-1 Region 2-5A) fell 82-63 on the road to the Veterans Warhawks (3-4, 1-0 Region).

Four-star Warner Robins safety Rasean Dinkins commits to University of Georgia

Four-star safety Rasean Dinking put pen to paper on Wednesday at Warner Robins High School to solidify his future at the University of Georgia.

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