Jeff Hart

Joey Elliott and Purdue shocked mistake-prone Ohio State. Elliott threw for 281 yards and two touchdowns, and the Boilermakers snapped a five-game losing streak by beating No. 7 Ohio State 26-18 Saturday to effectively end what national-title chances remained for the Buckeyes.

Aaron Williams knocked out Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford on a first-quarter sack, then he and Earl Thomas picked off backup Landry Jones in the fourth quarter to send No. 3 Texas to a 16-13 victory Saturday over the No. 20 Sooners.

The North Hall girls volleyball team looked sharp in taking an upset win over Baldwin Saturday in the first round of the Class AAA state tournament.

The Class AA No. 1-ranked Buford girls softball team continues to show off its pitching prowess in the state playoffs.

North Hall moved to within one game of clinching its fourth straight trip to the state playoffs after routing Pickens 39-0 Friday night.

Creekview came out smoking scoring three touchdowns in the first eight minutes of the game en route to a 42-0 whipping of Gilmer Friday night in Region 7A-AAA action.

Conner Shaw accounted for five touchdowns and nearly 300 yards of offense in leading Flowery Branch to a 69-16 thrashing of East Hall Friday in Region 7B-AAA play.

Austin Brown connected with Chuck Rucker on a 57-yard touchdown pass to rally Habersham Central to a 24-20 win over Monroe Area Friday night in Region 8-AAAA play.

Three different players scored touchdowns as North Gwinnett shook off a sluggish first half to pull away for a 24-7 win over Northview Friday in Region 7-AAAA action.

Lumpkin County scored 34 unanswered points to run away with a 41-13 win over West Hall Friday in Region 7-AAA play at West Hall Stadium.