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The Ware County Gators were busy on the hardwood Tuesday, January 6, 2026, with action taking place in both Florida and Savannah as the girls and boys programs continued their seasons.

Girls Basketball vs. Hilliard (FL)

The Lady Gators traveled south to Hilliard, Florida to take on the Red Flash and delivered a strong showing across both contests.

The JV Girls set the tone early, pulling away for an impressive 44 - 32 victory, showcasing balanced scoring and solid defensive pressure throughout the night.

In the Varsity matchup, the Varsity Girls battled hard but ultimately came up short, falling 44 - 37 in a competitive contest that stayed within reach until the final minutes.

Varsity Boys Open Region Play with Authority

Meanwhile, the Varsity Boys opened Region play on the road in Savannah against New Hampstead and left no doubt from the opening tip. The Gators cruised to a commanding 81 - 41 victory, moving to 11 - 2 overall and 1 - 0 in the Region.

Balanced scoring and relentless defense fueled the win, led by:

  • Isaiah White - 17 points

  • Masiyer “Moo Moo” McKoy - 17 points

  • Kevin Ramsey - 13 points

  • Ja’Londi O’Hara - 11 points

Gators Move to 11 - 2, 1 - 0 in the Region


Next Up for Gator Basketball

Date

Team

Opponent

Location

Time

Wednesday 1/7/2026

JV Girls

Charlton

Home

5:00 PM

9th Grade Boys Green

Charlton

Home

To Follow

JV Boys

Charlton

Home

To Follow

Friday 1/9/2026

Varsity Girls

Perry*

Home

6:00 PM

Varsity Boys

Perry*

Home

7:30 PM

Saturday 1/10/2026

JV Girls

Long

Home

4:00 PM

JV Boys

Long

Home

To Follow

Varsity Girls

Long

Home

6:00 PM

Varsity Boys

Long

Home

7:30 PM

*Region Game


Fan Information & Policies

  • Tickets:

    Tickets for Gator Basketball Home games this week are $7.00 and can be purchased online at gofan.co or at the gate.

  • Streaming:

    Home games will be streamed on the NFHS Network.

  • Parental Supervision Policy:

    All middle school and elementary-aged students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to attend athletic events.

  • Clear Bag Policy:

    Ware County Athletics enforces a clear bag policy at all athletic events. Only approved clear bags and small clutches are permitted.


Gator Nation, we look forward to seeing you in the stands as the green and gold continue region play and defend home court this week! 🐊💚💛