Jeff Hart

The Class AAA eighth-ranked East Hall girls volleyball team swept a pair of matches Thursday at home.

Class AAA No. 9 North Hall swept a tri-match Thursday while Lakeview Academy earned a split in girls volleyball action.

Class AA fourth-ranked Jefferson split a pair of matches Thursday against Class AAAAAA competition.

White County held off North Hall 7-6 on Tuesday night in Region 7-AAA girls softball action.

Jefferson girls volleyball coach Mike Paul admits he likes a good surprise. He

Justin Upton and Dan Uggla each homered in a three-run sixth inning, and the Atlanta Braves rallied past the Washington Nationals for a 5-2 victory Wednesday night, lowering their magic number for clinching the NL East title to two games.

The Atlanta Falcons always talk about having a "next man up" mentality. This time, the next four men are up.

Buford pounded out a season-high 19 hits t take a 17-0 win over White County in four innings Wednesday in Region 7-AAA girls softball action.

Kris Medlen is putting together another second-half run that is helping the Atlanta Braves move closer to the NL East title.

Donovan Johnson rushed for 141 yards on 36 attempts to lead a run-oriented Wofford offense that defeated Georgia Southern 30-20 on Saturday night.