Colquitt basketball teams fall in region tournaments

Boys and girls teams eliminated from postseason play

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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The Colquitt County High School boys and girls basketball teams were both eliminated from their respective region tournaments this week. The boys team lost to Richmond Hill in the quarterfinals, while the girls team was defeated in the opening round.

Why it matters

The early exits for both Colquitt County teams mark the end of their seasons and postseason runs. The losses are disappointing for the players, coaches, and fans who had hoped to see the teams advance further in the tournaments.

The details

The Colquitt County boys team, led by senior Marcus Moore who scored 20 points, lost to Richmond Hill 65-58 in the quarterfinal round. The girls team was eliminated in the opening round, falling to an undisclosed opponent.

  • The boys team lost to Richmond Hill on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.
  • The girls team was eliminated earlier in the week, also in the opening round of the region tournament.

The players

Marcus Moore

A senior on the Colquitt County boys basketball team who scored 20 points in his final game.

Colquitt County High School

The school whose boys and girls basketball teams were both eliminated from the region tournaments this week.

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The takeaway

The early tournament exits for both the Colquitt County boys and girls basketball teams mark the end of their seasons and a disappointing conclusion to their postseason runs. The losses will be tough for the players, coaches, and fans to swallow, but they'll have to turn their focus to next season and try to make another deep playoff push.