Jeff Hart

Things went true to form in Region 8-AAA as the top four seeds all advanced to the upcoming Class AAA state playoffs.

White County School Superintendent Dr. Paul Shaw announced Thursday Gregg Segraves has resigned as a teacher and head football coach at White County High School, a week after he was placed on leave for unspecified reasons.

Banks County girls softball coach Dean Goodwin is back home after a serious scare Tuesday night at the Region 8-AA Tournament.

The Jefferson girls softball team stayed alive in the Region 8-AA Tournament Tuesday with a 10-2 win over Oglethorpe County in the loser's bracket.

Habersham Central dropped Game 3 of its Region 8-AAAA second round matchup with Heritage, Conyers Monday.

Gainesville jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the second inning but couldn

Host Jefferson moved into the second round of the Region 8-AA softball tournament with a convincing 11-1 win over Rabun County Monday night.

Europe has reclaimed the Ryder Cup, winning a thriller that went down to the final singles match. The Europeans won 14 1/2-13 1/2 to reclaim the cup won by the Americans at Valhalla two years ago.

Area softball teams will begin their real seasons this week as they vie for playoff positions in all classifications in their region tournaments.

Freshman quarterback Chandler Newton passed for 293 yards and three touchdowns to lead West Hall to a 48-10 win over Walnut Grove Friday night.