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Lumpkin County's punishing ground game claimed another scalp and another Region 7-AAA victory on Friday, as the Indians rushed for 441 yards en route to a 34-20 win over Fannin County in Blue Ridge.

Buford kept its unblemished record with relative ease on Friday, scoring 42 first half points en route to a 56-0 defeat of North Hall in Buford.

Devin Hester danced around the question, knowing that everyone wonders what he thinks - really thinks - about former teammate Jay Cutler. Hester prefers to keep the focus on who he's playing with now.

North Gwinnett needed a response after last week's defeat to Norcross.

Flowery Branch got off to just the kind of start it wanted. The finish, however, was all Clarke Central.

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Mill Creek has everything set up for a chance at something big.

Riverside Military gave it a run but could not hand Washington-Wilkes its second upset loss in as many weeks, as the Tigers held on for a 13-10 win on Friday in Gainesville.

Lanier has never played in a game like this -- Gainesville has seen dozens just in the past decade.

Region championships may still be on the horizon, but tonight's prep football games feature at least one contest that could well be a title showdown, as well as plenty more games that will decide playoff races over the coming weeks.