High School Sports

Kyia Barrett poured in 23 points and the Habersham Central girls opened Region 8-6A play with a solid 53-43 win over Shiloh on Wednesday at home.

Region 8-6A will open its quest to the playoffs on Wednesday, with a full slate of games scheduled.

Cherokee Bluff boys coach Josh Travis was worried about a Lanierland hangover coming into their crucial Region 8-4A North showdown with North Hall on Tuesday.

The eighth-ranked Union County boys held off Providence Christian, 64-60, to pick up the Region 8-2A opener at home on Tuesday.

Riley Black continues to break records at Chestatee.

With tournament season finally in the rearview mirror, the race for the playoffs can hit the fast track beginning Tuesday around northeast Georgia.

The Union County boys and Rabun County girls both came away with Battle of the States titles on Saturday at the Towns County gym.

Friday night was more than just the conclusion of the 64th edition of the Lanierland tournament. It made history not seen since the days when Lyndon Johnson was president.

Boston Kersh said there was never a doubt.

Not too long ago, there was talk of Lakeview Academy pulling out of the Lanierland tournament. Especially for the girls, who needed more than a decade in the event to get a first round win.