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Southwest basketball falls short in state title matchup against Rabun County
Rabun County Wildcats defeated Southwest Patriots 52-43 for GHSA Class A Division I boys basketball state championship
Mar. 13, 2026 at 11:08pm
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The Southwest High School boys basketball team, from Macon, Georgia, fell to the Rabun County Wildcats, from Tiger, Georgia, 52-43 in the GHSA Division I Class A state championship game at the Macon Coliseum on Friday. This marked the Southwest Patriots' second consecutive state championship appearance, after losing in the final last year.
Why it matters
High school basketball state championships are significant events that showcase the top talent in the state and generate community pride. Southwest High School's back-to-back appearances in the title game demonstrate the strength of their program, even though they were unable to capture the championship this year.
The details
The game was played at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026. Rabun County senior point guard Huey Blalock led the Wildcats to victory with a strong performance. The Southwest Patriots completed an undefeated 13-0 season in region play and 29-7 overall, according to statistics from Maxpreps.
- The game was played on Friday, March 13, 2026.
- Southwest High School reached the state championship game for the second consecutive year.
The players
Huey Blalock
A senior point guard for the Rabun County Wildcats who led his team to victory in the state championship game.
Southwest High School
A high school basketball team from Macon, Georgia that reached the state championship game for the second consecutive year.
Rabun County Wildcats
The high school basketball team from Tiger, Georgia that defeated Southwest High School in the GHSA Class A Division I state championship game.
The takeaway
Southwest High School's back-to-back appearances in the state championship game demonstrate the strength of their basketball program, even though they were unable to capture the title this year. The team's impressive 29-7 overall record and undefeated 13-0 region play season show their continued excellence on the court.
