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Union County could not hold onto a halftime lead Saturday night, falling 76-65 to North Cobb Christian in a battle for first place in Region 7-2A.

Two-way star Travis Hunter of Colorado has won the Heisman Trophy, punctuating a tireless performance all season by a dynamic player with a unique combination of skills.

Asa Newell scored 17 points, including a three-point play with 17 seconds left, to help Georgia beat Grand Canyon 73-68 at Holiday Hoopsgiving

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and was an assist away from a triple-double, Damian Lillard added 25 and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Atlanta Hawks 110-102 to earn a spot in the NBA Cup championship game

Blake Horvath outplayed Bryson Daily at quarterback, accounting for 311 yards and four touchdowns to lead Navy to a 31-13 victory over No. 19 Army

Same iconic statue, very different race. With two-way star Travis Hunter of Colorado and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty leading the field, these certainly aren't your typical Heisman Trophy contenders.

While there are only two region matchups on Saturday, both will involve key showdowns.

Class 3A No. 4-rated (PSR) Cherokee Bluff routed Franklin County, 79-44, on Friday at home.

Jackson County stayed unbeaten and tied for first place in Region 8-5A after knocking off Clarke Central 39-31 on Friday.

Trae Young might be the NBA’s biggest enigma