Jeff Hart

The Lakeview Academy boys opened their Region 8-A schedule with a convincing 53-43 win over Providence Christian Academy Friday night on the road.

Quarterback Brandon Rainey ran for a touchdown and Skyler Davis kicked the clinching field goal to lift Allatoona to a 10-6 win over Glynn Academy in the Georgia High School Association Class AAAAA football championship at the Georgia Dome.

The Atlanta Falcons are missing tackles left and right, and it's no coincidence that they've dropped five straight games.

The Piedmont men's basketball team traveled to Florida and came away with a victory Friday evening winning 71-61 over Johnson University of Florida. The Suns were a late addition to the schedule but the Lions took care of business moving to 3-3 on the season with the win.

Chestatee snapped a three-game losing streak with a hard-fought 32-29 win over Forsyth Central Friday night on the road.

The East Hall girls rebounded from a tough loss to Dawson County on Tuesday with a 67-32 victory over Banks County Friday night in Region 7-AAA action at home.

Westminster came from 14-points down in the fourth quarter to beat Blessed Trinity 38-31 in overtime Friday to win the Class AAA state title in a frantic finish that is sure to be discussed for years to come.

Alabama has hired former Georgia defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt to take over its defense once the Crimson Tide is done in upcoming College Football Playoffs.

After two years running as a bridesmaid, Chestatee wrestling coach Eric Barr is hoping it is time for his War Eagles to take top billing at the 2015 Hall County Championships.

Charles McClelland ran for 183 yards and one touchdown to carry Clinch County to a dominating 24-7 win over Irwin County to win the Class A Public state championship Friday at the Georgia Dome.