Jeff Hart

Last year, Buford continued one of the all-time great runs in Georgia softball history winning its fourth straight Class AA state title. Beginning Thursday, the Lady Wolves will begin a quest to put themselves in a class all by themselves as they go for an unprecedented fifth consecutive state championship in Columbus.

JoJo Nicholas recovered a fumbled punt for a touchdown plus added an interception, Lamar Miller ran for 93 yards and a score and Miami's banged-up defense was dominant as the Hurricanes topped No. 20 Georgia Tech 24-7 on Saturday.

Gainesville's longest-ever run in the Class AAA state volleyball tournament came to an abrupt end Saturday. The Lady Elephants fell to No. 2 St. Pius 25-9, 25-13, 25-13 in the quarterfinals.

Georgia Southern erupted for 31 points in the second quarter Saturday and coasted to a 48-14 win over Presbyterian.

Donald Russell rushed 20 times for a school-record 137 yards and scored on an 8-yard run in the second overtime to help Georgia State beat South Alabama 27-20 and snap a five-game losing streak Saturday.

Region 8-AAA teams proved they will be ready for the state meet in two weeks after a strong showing at the Last Chance Invitational Saturday on the state course in Carrollton.

Two early second half turnovers helped turn a scoreless first half into a 34-0 blowout win for Monroe Area over West Hall Friday night In Region 8B-AAA action.

Stephens County remained as the only unbeaten team in Region 8A-AAA after taking a 40-7 win over Lumpkin County Friday night.

Union County snapped a six-game losing streak with a 10-7 win over Rabun County Friday night in Region 8B-AA.

Lakeview Academy rallied from a 7-6 deficit to beat Georgia Military 14-7 Friday night.