Veterans Warhawks head into State Bank Holiday Classic undefeated

Friday night the Veterans Warhawks raised their

overall record to an even 10-0 following a 75-52 victory over the Northside

Eagles, their second of the season. The Warhawks held the Eagles to less than

10 points during each of the first two quarters of the game and failed to trail

throughout the contest. Veterans dominated the inter-county matchup from start

to finish. 

What’s next for the Warhawks? The State Bank

Holiday Classic at Mary Persons High School in nearby Monroe County. The

tournament takes place from Friday, Dec. 27-Monday, Dec. 30. Veterans will be

coming into that tournament playing their best basketball and head coach Brett

Hardy knows playing well at the State Bank can help his team when the region

side of the schedule begins next year. “We need a tournament atmosphere with

the region schedule coming up,” said Hardy. The Veterans begin region play On

January 3 at Bainbridge. “We have to keep getting better because the second

half of the season will be tough,” added Hardy. 

Veterans finished second in the region regular

season and second in the region tournament to Warner Robins. 

Along with Warhawks, the Perry Panthers will also

be playing in the State Bank. The Panthers are 1-5 this season and have lost

their last three games including 79-50 at Veterans on Dec. 10. The Panthers

will play Druid Hills (6-7 overall) in their tournament opener while Veterans

will play Monticello (2-7). “We are looking forward to it,” said Hardy of beginning

the tournament.

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