38
Hardaway
Hardaway Hawks
HARD
3-15 Overall • Away
Final
72
Kendrick
Kendrick Cherokees
KEND
13-6 Overall • Home
Details

Kendrick hosts Hardaway on Jan. 24 in Columbus — Cherokees aim to build on Dec. 16 win

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Columbus, GA -

Kendrick Cherokees (home) welcome the Hardaway Hawks (away) on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PST). The game will be played in Columbus, Ga. — see the full game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/georgia/basketball/games/6028961-hardaway-vs-kendrick.

Matchup snapshot

  • Date/time: Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 — 7:30 p.m. ET (tipoff listed as 4:30 p.m. PST)

  • Location: Kendrick High School, Columbus, Ga.

  • Home: Kendrick Cherokees — team page: https://scorebooklive.com/georgia/basketball/teams/167653-kendrick-cherokees (fans: 2)

  • Away: Hardaway Hawks — team page: https://scorebooklive.com/georgia/basketball/teams/167657-hardaway-hawks (fans: 1)

Why this one matters

Kendrick dominated the last meeting on Dec. 16, 2025, an 84-43 win over Hardaway (the Dec. 16 game: https://scorebooklive.com/georgia/basketball/games/6028954-kendrick-vs-hardaway). Saturday’s game gives Hardaway a chance for quick redemption and Kendrick a shot to reinforce its edge in the series.

Streaming and tickets

  • Streaming: Both programs list NFHS Network pages for their games. Kendrick NFHS: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/kendrick-high-school-columbus-ga/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive. Hardaway NFHS: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/hardaway-high-school-columbus-ga/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive.

  • Ticketing: No ticket links provided. Check the SBLive game page and school pages for updates: https://scorebooklive.com/georgia/basketball/games/6028961-hardaway-vs-kendrick.

Notes for fans

  • Follow the teams on SBLive to stay updated and help grow their fan counts: Kendrick — https://scorebooklive.com/georgia/basketball/teams/167653-kendrick-cherokees; Hardaway — https://scorebooklive.com/georgia/basketball/teams/167657-hardaway-hawks.

  • Make your picks on SBLive for fun — picks are fan engagement only and not tied to any win projections. Fan and pick totals can change leading up to tipoff, so check back often.

  • Weather: The game is scheduled in Columbus, Ga.; check local forecasts closer to tipoff for any impact on travel or outdoor plans.

Stay tuned to SBLive for live updates and postgame coverage. If you want Kendrick or Hardaway to pull out a win, follow the team and cast your pick — the numbers can change and every fan helps build the atmosphere.