Jeff Hart

Monroe Area

Jefferson clinched its first Region 8-AA title since 2009 Friday with a 35-7 win over Riverside Military Academy at Memorial Stadium.

Mill Creek clinched its first playoff berth since 2010 with a 49-0 win over Habersham Central Friday in Region 7-AAAAAA action.

Jackson County clinched its first-ever state playoff berth after knocking off Elbert County 33-28 Friday night at home.

Greene County scored 27 first half points and then held on for a 27-14 win over Rabun County Friday night in a key Region 8-AA game.

Buford tuned up for its season-ending showdown with North Hall with a 49-6 win over East Hall Friday night in Region 7-AAA action at East Hall Stadium.

There are many roads to success, no matter the endeavor. For Flowery Branch cross country coach Jimmy Sorrells, it was easy to pinpoint why his teams year-in and year-out are among the best in the state.

The Chestatee boys girls swept the Region 8-AAAA cross country meet at the Williams Mill Greenspace course Wednesday.

Georgia's defense was far from soft against rival Florida. And now the Gators are no longer undefeated and no longer in charge in the Southeastern Conference's Eastern Division.

Jamaal Williams scored four touchdowns, quarterback Riley Nelson accounted for two TDs and Brigham Young snapped a two-game losing streak with a 41-17 victory over Georgia Tech on Saturday.