High School Sports

West Hall coach Ken Aldridge says his team, just three games into its season, is already playing as if the playoffs are on the line.

Flowery Branch head football coach Lee Shaw probably wouldn't call it a prediction, but it sure sounded that way when asked what his prospects were of getting the school's first-ever win Friday night against Gilmer County in a Region 7-AAA battle.

Carrie Brookshire and Sara Applegarth each hit triples in a 7-run third inning to lead Chestatee to a 7-4 win over West Hall in Region 7-AAA softball action Tuesday.

Buford retained its number one ranking and Gainesville moved up a spot in the latest Associated Press High School Football Poll.

Several local and area teams are in the current high school fast-pitch softball rankings.

The ninth-ranked North Hall Lady Trojants softball team stayed unbeaten in Region 7-AAA play Tuesday with a 10-0 whipping of Gilmer County.

North Hall exploded for 30 points in the second half to pull away for a 44-14 Region 7-AAA win over Flowery Branch Friday night.

The Dawson County football team ran into a tough Athens Academy team Friday night, losing 16-0.

A full slate of Region 7-AAA softball games are on tap for Tuesday.

Two major volleyball matches will be held Tuesday around Hall County.