Jeff Hart

Already without starting running back Washuan Easley, Georgia found out about 90 minutes before kickoff against Louisiana-Lafayette Saturday that starting wide receiver A.J. Green also would not be playing.

Carver, Columbus did what no one had been able to do in the 21st Century. The Tigers recorded the first shutout of two-time defending state champion Buford since 1999 in a 14-0 win in the marquee matchup in the state Friday night.

While freshman quarterback Deshaun Watson was having his coming out party for Gainesville, senior all-state linebacker A.J. Johnson had a few surprises of his own Friday night against White County.

Senior quarterback Shunquez Stephens accounted for 300 yards of offense and threw three touchdown passes to lead West Hall to a 24-13 win over Chestatee Friday night at War Eagle Stadium.

East Hall built a 21-7 halftime lead and then held on down the stretch to beat cross-town rival Johnson Friday night.

Commerce is averaging 21 points in the second half in 2010. The problem is that the Tigers have yet to score a point in the first half in the first two games of the season.

Lakeview Academy did everything but score Friday night as the Lions fell 13-0 to Kings Ridge Christian.

Mill Creek scored 21 fourth quarter points to blow open a close game en route to a 31-12 win over Alpharetta Friday night.

Cedar Shoals held Habersham Central to just 94 total yards in taking an 18-3 win Friday night in Region 8-AAAA action.

West Hall dropped a pair of tough matches to Buford and Jefferson Thursday in girls volleyball action.