The Ware County Gator Basketball Teams put together an impressive night in the Gator Den on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, sweeping Region 1 - AAAA rival Wayne County in front of the home crowd.
The evening opened with a hard-fought contest from the JV Boys, who set the tone with a 39 - 34 victory over the Yellow Jackets. The Gators’ defensive effort and timely scoring down the stretch proved to be the difference.
In the varsity girls matchup, the Lady Gators controlled the game from start to finish, earning a 47 - 26 win. With the victory, Ware County improved to 3 - 0 in Region 1 - AAAA, continuing a strong run of region play built on defense and balanced scoring.
The night concluded with a dominant performance by the Varsity Boys, who rolled to a 68 - 33 win over Wayne County. The Gators’ pressure defense and fast-paced offense overwhelmed the Yellow Jackets, and the win moved the boys to 3 - 0 in region play, keeping them atop the Region 1-AAAA standings.
During the night, Ware County Athletics also took time to recognize Coach Lenny Williams, honoring him for reaching a milestone 300th career win, achieved earlier this season against Valdosta. Coach Williams’ accomplishment reflects years of dedication, leadership, and success on the hardwood.
Up Next: Gator Basketball Schedule
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Friday, January 16, 2026
Saturday, January 17, 2026
The Gators will look to carry their momentum forward as region play continues later this week.
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