T.W. Josey and Butler High Schools split a pair of basketball games Friday at Butler.
Last year’s state champion Josey girls’ team continued to put up wins on the board as the Eagles defeated Butler 55-26.
The Eagles upped their record to 16-5 overall, 10-1 in Region 4AA.
In boys’ action, the Butler Bulldogs continued their strong season by defeating Josey 60-27.
The Bulldogs are now 15-5 overall and remain undefeated in Region 4AA at 12-0.
The Bulldogs next match is at home Tuesday against Jefferson County. As for the Eagles, they travel to Putnam County Tuesday.
Both teams will end the regular season Feb. 11.
Ronald Wynn of Josey, left, tries to block the shot of Jashaun Belton of Butler, right, at Butler High School on Friday, Feb. 4, Photo by Mike AdamsJashaun Belton of Butler, center, grabs a rebound away from Ja’ Maree Phillips, left, and Tyricus Adams, right, at Butler High School on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022 Photo by Mike Adams Zy’Quan Grant of Butler, left, attempts a shot as Leroy Pooser of Josey, right, defends the play at Butler High School on Friday, Feb. 4. Photo by Mike AdamsMalik Smith of Butler, back, shoots over the top of Damarion Callaway of Josey at Butler High School on Friday, Feb. 4,Kedar Bodie of Butler, center, is fouled while driving to the basket against Josey at Butler High School on Friday, Feb. 4, Photo by Mike AdamsDamarius Tate of Josey, left, guards Kedar Bodie of Butler at Butler High School on Friday, Feb. 4, Photo by Mike AdamsArieonna Booker of Josey, left, attempts a shot as Samesha Slater of Butler, defends at Butler High School on Feb. 4. Photo by Mike Adams
A Q Cody of Josey attempts a shot at Butler High School Feb. 4. Photo by Mike AdamsMarkera Tarver of Butler, left, and Jacayla Shorty of Josey battle for a rebound at Butler High School. Photo by Mike AdamsKy’Shonna Brown of Josey, center, takes a shot between Butler defenders Ka’Myjah Gresham, left, and Taylor Kelly, right, at Butler High School Feb. 4. Photo by Mike Adams
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