Jeff Hart

Both West Hall coach Warren Sellers and Flowery Branch coach Valerie Lancaster chuckled when asked about if the new-and-improved Region 7-AAA Softball Tournament would be tougher than usual this season.

The theme was offense in Week 6 of the prep football season, especially in Region 7-AAA.

Jackson County fell behind early to Hart County and never recovered in a 42-7 Region 8-AAA loss at home Friday night.

Seven different players scored on offense for Flowery Branch as the Class AAA eighth-ranked Falcons used a 48-point first half en route to a 62-14 win over West Hall Friday night.

Buford exploded for 34 points over the final 13 minutes to blow open a close game in taking a 41-0 win over Avondale Friday in Region 6-AA.

Union County scored 21 points in the final 21 minutes to rally for a thrilling and much-needed 28-24 win over Fannin County Friday in a critical Region 8-AA game for the Panthers.

Habersham Central saw its two-game win streak come to an end Friday night in a 35-6 loss to Madison County in a key Region 8-AAAA game at Raider Stadium.

North Oconee knocked off Jefferson 7-0 Wednesday night in Region 8-AA action.

North Hall snapped a two-game Region 7-AAA losing streak with a crucial 8-0, five-inning win over Lambert Wednesday.

Junior pitcher Melissa Dickie tossed a no-hitter to lead Class AA No. 1 Buford to a 9-0 win over rival Lovett in Region 6-AA action Tuesday.