Friday Game Night

It was grinding, gritty and physical -- everything that White County wanted in a football game -- including the outcome.

Just when things looked their darkest, Chestatee was able to find just enough light to keep its Region 8-AAAA title hopes alive.

Gainesville passed its biggest test in weeks with relative ease on Friday, bouncing back from an early Clarke Central touchdown to knock out the Gladiators 56-28 in Athens. Video included

West Hall held East Hall to minus-6 yards rushing and 30 points below its season average in taking a 27-7 win over the Vikings at Spartan Stadium Friday night in a Region 7-AAA matchup. Video included

Jackson McDonald may not have had full use of his legs on Friday, but he showed his arm is more than capable of taking up the slack.

Buford did not get the start it wanted, but the Wolves still finished like champs on Friday.

Washington-Wilkes pounded out 379 yards rushing and held Rabun County to 40 points below its season average in a 52-7 win over the Wildcats Friday night in a key Region 8-AA battle for both teams.