High School Sports

When a new-look Buford offense opened the 2024 campaign on the road against defending Class 7A Milton way back on Aug. 16, some early-season offensive growing pains certainly were to be expected.

The Lanier Christian Academy girls opened the first round of the Southern States Christian Classic tournament with a 47-18 win over host Victory Baptist on Thursday.

Jefferson coach Travis Noland said he’ll never be mistaken for a rocket scientist.

Walker McCrary lifted himself out of the basement and into the Friday Game Night Pick 'EM Playoff standings.

It’s the game the entire state wanted. Even Buford coach Bryant Appling acknowledged they have had a sideways glance going themselves as the season wore on.

Dillon Nixon scored 24 points and Carmelo Williams had 20 to lead the Buford boys basketball team past Mountain View 72-61 on Tuesday.

Terriah Watkins turned in a double-double performance to lead the East Hall girls basketball team past Class A D1 third-ranked Rabun County 52-26 at home on Tuesday.

The foundation of any football team is the offensive line. Just ask Jefferson quarterback Gavin Markey.

Then there were two.

2024 Region 8A D1 - All Region Team