North Cobb Christian girls advance in state playoffs

Eagles roll past Lovett 56-23 to reach second round

Feb. 25, 2026 at 11:49pm

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The North Cobb Christian girls basketball team moved into the second round of the Class A-AAA Private state playoffs with a 56-23 victory over Lovett on Tuesday. The Eagles (12-15) will travel to Holy Innocents' for the second round on Friday.

Why it matters

The North Cobb Christian girls team has had a strong postseason run, advancing to the second round of the state playoffs after a regular season with a sub-.500 record. This shows the team's resilience and ability to elevate their play when it matters most.

The details

In the first-round playoff game, the North Cobb Christian girls dominated Lovett, winning 56-23 to secure a spot in the second round. The Eagles will now face a tough test against Holy Innocents' on Friday as they look to continue their playoff push.

  • The North Cobb Christian girls defeated Lovett 56-23 on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.
  • The Eagles will travel to Holy Innocents' for the second round on Friday, February 28, 2026.

The players

North Cobb Christian

The North Cobb Christian girls basketball team, which finished the regular season with a 12-15 record but has advanced to the second round of the Class A-AAA Private state playoffs.

Lovett

The Lovett girls basketball team, which lost to North Cobb Christian 56-23 in the first round of the state playoffs.

Holy Innocents'

The North Cobb Christian girls team's opponent in the second round of the state playoffs, set to be played on Friday, February 28, 2026.

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What’s next

The winner of the second-round matchup between North Cobb Christian and Holy Innocents' will advance to the quarterfinals of the Class A-AAA Private state playoffs.

The takeaway

North Cobb Christian's playoff run shows the team's ability to elevate their play in the postseason, despite a sub-.500 regular season record. The Eagles' dominant first-round victory sets up an intriguing second-round matchup against Holy Innocents' as they look to continue their push towards a state championship.