Friday Game Night

North Oconee

Don't look now, but Gainesville is getting its swagger back -- and at just the right time.

White County did one thing no one else had been able to do against No. 1 Buford: pile up more than 100 yards rushing. However, by the time the Warriors reached the century mark the Wolves had raced out to a quick 28-0 lead en route to a 42-10 victory in both teams Region 8-AAAA opener Friday night at Tom Riden Stadium.

There are a few truisms in football, and none is more true than this: Turn the ball over and you're in for a long night.

North Hall slipped to an 0-3 start on Friday courtesy a 46-10 defeat to Carrollton in Carrollton.

Joseph Mancuso tossed five touchdown passes and Union County rolled to a 35-8 win over rival Fannin County Friday night.

CeCe Green ran for 123 yards and two touchdowns to lead a surging Winder-Barrow team to a stunning 46-7 win over previously-unbeaten Loganville Friday night in Region 8-AAAAA action.

Commerce watched their lead slipping away -- until KJ Jones and the Tigers defense stepped to the fore.