Sports

Flowery Branch secured the final playoff spot from Region 8-4A with a 21-7 road win over Cedar Shoals on Friday.

West Hall mounted a major comeback, but ultimately fell to Monroe Area, 31-21.

De’Aaron Fox scored a season-high 31 points and the Sacramento Kings held off the short-handed Atlanta Hawks 123-115 for their third straight win

North Forsyth ended the season Friday night with a 44-20 win over Forsyth Central in Raider Valley.

Commerce amassed over 550 rushing yards in a 55-23 beatdown of Providence Christian Friday night.

Rabun County couldn't complete the comeback Friday night as they fell to Elbert County, 28-21.

White County finished off their season with a 47-6 win over Johnson Friday night.

Banks County wrapped up their season on a high note, beating Oglethorpe County in overtime, 29-23.

East Jackson's playoff chances were dealt a big blow Friday night as the Eagles could not hold a halftime lead in a 55-31 loss to Stephens County to close out the regular season at home.

Cherokee Bluff moved into the semifinals of the Class 3A state softball tournament on Friday at the Olympic Softball Complex.