Jeff Hart

The North Hall girls volleyball team split the first two games Thursday on the opening day of the Collins Hill Classic.

Brian McCann came through with a three-run homer that may go down as one of Atlanta's biggest hits of the season, helping the Braves snap a four-game losing streak and move a step closer to the playoffs with a 7-1 victory over the Florida Marlins on Tuesday night.

Class AAA No. 8 West Hall sweep a tri-match against Eastside and Lanier Tuesday night.

Johnson split a pair of Area 8-AAA matches Tuesday in girls voilleyball action.

Savannah Snapp and Morgan McKinney combined on a six-inning no-hitter to lead Jefferson to an 8-0 win over Hart County in Region 8B-AA softball action Tuesday.

Fannin County took over sole possession of first place in Region 8A-AA with a 6-0 win over Union County Tuesday night in girls softball action.

The East Hall girls volleyball set a new school record for wins in a season after beating Winder-Barrow in a tri-match Tuesday at Winder-Barrow High School.

Morgan Wood had two hits, including a grand slam, to lead Lumpkin County to a 7-3 win over Chestatee Tuesday in Region 8-AAA softball action.

Derek Lowe absorbed yet another setback against the Cardinals on Saturday night, allowing four runs in six innings and taking the loss in a 4-3 Cardinals victory.

Kevin Harvick was all smiles after his Saturday night win at Richmond International Raceway moved him into a tie with rival Kyle Busch atop the Chase standings. And Dale Earnhardt Jr. was thrilled to be back in the Chase for the first time since 2008.