It wasn't exactly the way Riverside Military Academy coach Doug Dixon wanted to come into Friday night's game against GISA Class AAA No. 1-ranked George Walton Academy.
If you think the New York Yankees-Boston Red Sox rivalry is heated, try this new one on for size: the Class AAA No.3-ranked North Hall and No. 6 Chestatee high girls softball teams.
You could understand if the Gainesville football team feels a little letdown when it travels to Ellijay Friday to play Gilmer County in another key Region 7-AAA game.
The Chestatee High girls softball team wanted another crack at No. 3-ranked North Hall after suffering its worst loss of the season last month to the Lady Trojans. It'll get that chance Thursday.