Central Gwinnett boys basketball defeats Tift County in state playoffs

The Black Knights advance to the Class AAAAAA Sweet Sixteen with a 61-54 win.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Central Gwinnett's boys basketball team defeated Tift County 61-54 on Wednesday to advance to the Class AAAAAA Sweet Sixteen in the state playoffs.

Why it matters

High school basketball playoffs are an important part of the local sports culture, with teams and fans rallying around their schools. Central Gwinnett's victory keeps their season alive as they continue their pursuit of a state championship.

The details

Central Gwinnett's boys basketball team defeated Tift County by a score of 61-54 in the state playoffs on Wednesday. The win advances the Black Knights to the Class AAAAAA Sweet Sixteen round.

  • The game took place on Wednesday, February 26, 2026.

The players

Central Gwinnett boys basketball team

The high school basketball team representing Central Gwinnett High School in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

Tift County

The high school basketball team representing Tift County High School in Tifton, Georgia.

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The takeaway

Central Gwinnett's victory in the state playoffs demonstrates the strength of their boys basketball program and their continued pursuit of a championship, which is an exciting development for the local community.