Jeff Hart

Cason Anderson doubled in Jordyn Whitfield in the bottom of the seventh inning to give Jefferson a thrilling 3-2 win over Class AA fourth-ranked North Oconee Thursday in Region 8B-AA action.

The Lakeview Academy girls volleyball team won its first Region 8-AA/A match of the season Thursday in a tri-match.

The East Hall girls volleyball team snapped a three-match losing streak with a pair of wins over Tallulah Falls Thursday.

The Buford girls softball team won for the third time in four games Thursday with a 6-2 win over Blessed Trinity.

Jackson County pushed its win streak to seven after taking a 7-1 win over East Jackson Thursday in Region 8B-AA play.

North Hall split a pair of matches against Flowery BNranch and Heritage Thursday.

The Buford girls volleyball team's tough schedule to open the season continued Thursday.

Johnson split a pair of Region 8-AAA matches Thursday in volleyball action.

Angie Hughes pitched a no-hitter, striking out 18 to lead Class AA No. 3-ranked Union County to a 6-0 win over Rabun County Tuesday in Region 8-AA North action.

Jair Jurrjens' second-half struggles continued as he gave up six runs, including a three-run homer to Ryan Zimmerman, and the Washington Nationals beat the Braves 9-2 on Tuesday night.