Friday Game Night

Despite it being the region-opener, it was almost a must-win scenario for Habersham Central on Friday night against Winder-Barrow. Mission accomplished.

Three more regions got their playoff quests under way on Friday night and several area teams made statements that they intend to be in the conversation the second half of the season...

In every way possible No. 8 Flowery Branch won its battle with No. 2 Jefferson on Friday night in the two teams’ Region 8-4A opening showdown. But the Dragons dominated where it mattered most, with big plays and big defensive stops in taking a 40-10 win at Falcons Field...

Zach Holtzclaw and the Dawson County offense could have cared less about Hurricane Delta’s driving rain.

Jayquan Smith and Charles Tolbert combined for 262 yards and three touchdowns to lead Cherokee Bluff to a 21-6 win over Gilmer on Friday night...

Will Richardson scored three first half touchdowns and Clarke Central ran away with a 38-10 victory over Jackson County on Friday in Region 8-5A action...

Marc Harris and Haralson County ground game was just too much for Banks County Friday night...

It took the Buford offense a bit to get going but when it did, it did. The Wolves (3-1, 1-0 Region 8-6A) roasted Central Gwinnett, 51-0, to open the Region 8-6A campaign on a high note at Tom Riden Stadium on Friday.

Gainesville coach Heath Webb had a decision to make after Khaliq Maddox’s 65-yard fumble scoop and score with just seconds remaining against Hillgrove -- go for the tie or the win.

Rabun County quarterback Gunner Stockton had himself a night in Commerce.