Jeff Hart

Jefferson boys basketball coach Boling Dubose told his team someday their lack of free throw shooting would cost them dearly.

In the end, it was the little things that made the difference in Rabun County

Dawson County advanced to the Class AA state tournament for the fifth time in six years after dispatching Elbert County 57-44 Wednesday in the quarterfinals of the Region 8-AA boys tournament at the East Hall gym.

The Johnson girls fell to Stephens County 52-44 in double overtime in the first round of the Region 8-AAA tournament Tuesday night at the Stephens County gym.

Austin Montgomery poured in 29 points to lead Lakeview Academy to a 67-57 win over host George Walton Academy Tuesday night in the opening round of the Region 8-A tournament.

The Flowery Branch girls advanced to the Class AAAA state tournament after rallying to beat Heritage, Conyers 44-43 Tuesday night in the Region 8-AAAA tournament.

The Dawson County girls held off Elbert County 50-48 Tuesday night in the opening round of the Region 8-AA tournament at the East Hall gym.

Lumpkin County rallied from an early deficit to stun West Hall 62-56 Monday night in the first round of the Region 8-AAA boys basketball tournament.

Johnson rallied past Chestatee, 77-71, Monday night in the first round of the Region 8-AAA boys basketball tournament at Monroe area High school.

The Dawson County boys basketball team advanced to the second round of the Region 8-AA tournament after whipping East Jackson Monday night at East Hall High School.