Jeff Hart

Class AA fifth-ranked Buford set up a showdown for the overall top spot in Region 6-AA with tenth-ranked Lovett Saturday after demolishing Westminster 78-22 Friday night.

Ethan Smith poured in 20 points to lead the North Hall boys basketball team to a 52-43 win over Stephens County Friday night in Region 8A-AAA action.

The North Hall girls pushed their win streak to four with a dominating 70-47 victory over Stephens County Friday night.

Johnson won its third straight game after whipping Oconee County 71-45 Friday in region 8B-AAA action.

The Chestatee boys basketball team won its second straight game with a soliud 75-59 win over White County Friday night.

The Lakeview Academy girls basketball team held off Prince Avenue Christian 34-30 Friday night in region 8A-A action at the Lakeview gym.

After allowing 20 points in the first quarter, the Gainesville defense finally took control against Monroe Area Friday night.

Flowery Branch built a quick 16-4 first quarter lead and then cruised to a 57-44 win over Winder-Barrow Friday night.

The Flowery Branch boys basketball team matched its longest win streak of the season Friday night with a 48-42 win overt Winder-Barrow.

The White County girls snapped a three-game losing streak with a 40-35 win over Chestatee Friday night in Region 8A-AAA play.