High School Sports

Week 9's completion means we are done with three quarters of the regular season, and we know the fourth quarter is where the action really heats up.

It was a record-setting night for Towns County on Friday. The Indians secured their first winning season since 2008 with a 21-14 win over Spartanburg Christian (SC) at home.

Flowery Branch snapped a four-game losing streak with a crucial 32-23, Region 8-4A win over Madison County on Friday night at Falcon Field.

North Hall rallied in the final two minutes to beat Greater Atlanta Christian 27-23 at The Brickyard and take over first place in Region 6-3A.

Cherokee Bluff outscored Monroe Area by 24 points in the second half on their way to a 52-24 win over the Hurricanes Friday night.

Twice within a month, Gainesville has had a chance to show it could win the games that matter most. For the second time, however, the Red Elephants were left pondering just what is needed to clear that final championship hurdle.

We told you it was the biggest week of the season, and boy was it.

Chestatee jumped on Pickens early and took down the Dragons Friday night, 37-14.

Dawson County continued their stout defensive play with a 14-0 win over White County Friday night.

Jefferson scored 49 unanswered on their way to a 49-7 win over East Hall Friday night.