Jeff Hart

The Class AA sixth-ranked Buford boys were hoping to make a statement against No. 4 Greater Atlanta Christian that they were ready to challenge for the Region 6-AA title next week.

Lakeview Academy moved to within one win of clinching Region 8-A after crushing Towns County 83-21 Friday night at home.

Lakeview Academy's four-game win streak came to an end in a 72-40 loss to Towns County Friday night in Region 8-A action.

The East Hall girls ran their win streak to four games after thumping Fannin County 59-37 Friday night.

Buford stayed perfect in Region 6A-AA after demolishing cross keys 62-4 Friday night at home.

Jordan DeGraff hit a 3-pointer with eight seconds left to lift Chestatee to a 78-75 win over Lumpkin County Friday night.

Johnson snapped a three-game losing streak with a 68-58 win over lanier Friday night at home.

Despite a 53-46 loss to Clarke Central Friday night, Flowery Branch remained in first place in Region 8A-AAAA.

East Hall outscored fannin County 52-23 in the second and third quarters en route to a 83-40 win in Region 8A-AA action Friday night.

The West Hall girls finished the regular season on a season-high six-game win streak after whipping Monroe Area 61-38 Friday night in Region 8B-AAA action.