Jeff Hart

Rockmart pushed Class AA No. 1-ranked Buford to the final game Saturday in the Elite Eight round before Buford was finally able to show off its power in a 9-0 win in five innings to capture its third consecutive Class AA state title.

East Jackson got two second quarter touchdowns to take the lead and then let the defense do the rest as the Eagles took a huge 18-10 win over North Oconee Friday night in Region 8-AA.

Michael Pesaresi rushed for 82 yards and three touchdowns and Jackson County had over 350 yards of total offense against Elbert County but it wasn't enough Friday night as the Panthers lost a heartbreaker to the Blue Devils, 28-27, in Region 8-AAA action.

Deon Brock scored on three of his four first half carries to lead Commerce to a 41-0 win over Lakeview Academy Friday night in Region 8-A play.

Habersham Central's slim playoff chances came to a crashing ended Friday night as the Raiders were whipped 34-14 by Rockdale County at Raider Stadium in Region 8-AAAA action.

Kolt Owenby set a school-record with six touchdown passes to lead Union County to a key Region 8-AA win over Dawson County Friday night.

It wasn't the prettiest game of the season for Class AAAAA No. 3-ranked North Gwinnett against North Forsyth Friday night in a key Region 7-AAAAA game, but it was good enough.

Michael Turner doesn't want to talk too much about Atlanta's inconsistent rushing attack. Ask the Pro Bowl running back about fumbling in each of the last four games, and Turner will look up at the digital clock hanging above his locker.
Next question, please.

Riding a four-game winning streak and coming off an impressive victory against No. 15 Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech is ranked higher than at any point since 2001. To keep rolling, it has to end its skid against Virginia.

For two-time defending Class AA girls state softball champion Buford, the key to success in the Elite Eight Tournament in Columbus is all about the hotel room.