Jeff Hart

Flowery Branch used a 23-7 second quarter to pull away from Apalachee for a 66-29 win at home.

The North Hall girls continued their strong play Friday night with a 5238 win over Lumpkin County in Region 8A-AAA action.

Andrew Walker had 17 points (15 in 2nd half) eight steals, five assists, and two rebounds to lead Class AA No. 7 Union County to a 54-37 wi over Fannin County Friday night.

Class AAA No. 3 Walnut Grove opened the game with a 19-5 run and West Hall never recovered in a 53-33 loss in Region 8B-AAA action.

Mona Abraham scored nine points and Taylor Handte added eight but it wasn't enough for Lakeview Academy in a 36-24 loss to Athens Christian Friday night.

Union County shocked No. 6 Fannin County Friday night using a 20-7 fourth quarter surge to pull off a 44435 win at home in Region 8A-AA action.

Tavia Sykes scored 22 points to lead Flowery Branch but it wasn't enough as the Lady Falcons remained winless in Region 8A-AAAA after a 55-42 loss to Apalachee.

East Hall used a 13-0 run to open the second half en route to a 57-44 win over Union County in battle for first place in Region 8A-AA Tuesday night.

Chestatee's seven-game win streak came to an end Tuesday night in a 44-39 loss to North Hall in a crucial Region 8A-AAA matchup at the Chestatee gym.

Class AAA No. 4 West Hall used an 18-11 second quarter to pull away from upset-minded Lanier en route to a 68-46 win in Region 8B-AAA Tuesday night.