High School Sports

Despite a 63-57 loss to Class A No. 1-ranked Social Circle Tuesday night, the Lakeview Academy girls basketball team found what it was looking for.

The Jefferson wrestling team will begin the quest for a fourth consecutive Class A state title Friday when the Area 2 Duals Tournament begins at Social Circle.

The Johnson wrestling team swept a pair of dual meets Tuesday against East Hall and Fannin County.

Sam Greavu has been on a roll lately for the Johnson boys basketball team. He was at it again Tuesday night, pouring in 24 points to lead the Class AAA 14th-ranked Knights to a 78-70 win over West Hall in Region 7-AAA South action.

The Class AAA No. 3-ranked Johnson girls basketball team remained in second place in Region 7-AAA South after a dominating 79-59 win over West Hall Tuesday night.

Tasha Humphrey scored 8 of her team's first 11 points and Gainesville ran out to a quick 11-2 lead en route to a 66-36 win over East Hall in Region 7-AAA South play Tuesday night.

Dustin Wellborn scored 19 points and Will Crumley 14 to lead Lakeview (13-6) to a 65-50 win over Social Circle Tuesday night in Region 8-A action.

The North Hall girls basketball team ended its three-game losing streak Tuesday night with a 71-53 win over rival Chestatee at home.

Melissa Roberts and Stephanie Scearce combined for 49 points to lead the Fannin County Lady rebels to a 68-60 win over White County Tuesday night.

For the first time this season the Gainesville wrestling team has fallen out of the Class AAA rankings.