High School Sports

Despite having a juggernaut for an offense, North Hall football coach Bob Christmas said the defense is the key to his team's chances as it prepares for the upcoming state playoffs.

Gainesville High star girls basketball player Tasha Humphrey Wednesday officially signed a letter of intent to play at the University of Georgia.

The Johnson Knights football team has a week to enjoy what at this point is a season like no other in the school's history.

The East Hall Vikings football team, which has already finished its season and secured a spot in next week's state playoffs, have the week off.

Chelsey Chastain poured in 24 points to lead the Lakeview girls basketball team to a 47-37 win Tuesday night in their season opener.

Commerce will try to finish the year with six-straight wins when it plays host to Social Circle Friday night.

When the Jefferson Dragons play host to Athens Academy Friday night, they will be trying to finish second and get a home playoff game next week.

It's a simple mission for coach Brian Allison and the Winder-Barrow Bulldoggs Friday night: Beat Clarke Central in Athens and they're Region 8-AAAA champs. Lose, and they finish second.

There was little change in the latest Associated Press high school football poll in Class AAA.

The Class AA No. 1-ranked Buford Wolves will try to complete their third straight undefeated regular season Friday night.