Jeff Hart

Gainesville, Cherokee Bluff, Flowery Branch, and North Hall all took wins on Wednesday in the first round of the 64th annual Lanierland tournament at the West Hall gym.

Gainesville joined North Hall, Chestatee and Lakeview Academy into the semifinals with a 66-21 win over Johnson on Wednesday the nightcap for the first round of the 64th annual Lanierland tournament.

Taylor Heinicke provided the turnover-free leadership at quarterback Atlanta has sought all season, passing for 229 yards and a touchdown to lead the Falcons to a 29-10 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.

Ja Morant had 30 points and 11 assists as Memphis moved to 3-0 since his return with a 125-119 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night.

Darren Grainger threw for 257 yards and three touchdowns and ran for two more, Freddie Brock rushed for 276 yards and a score, and Georgia State rolled past Utah State 45-22 in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on Saturday.

Cherokee Bluff finished off the first part of its season with a 67-34 win over Johns Creek in the Battle of the Champions tournament on Friday at Commerce High School.

Tyler Herro scored 30 points, Robinson had 21 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter and the Miami Heat withstood another big night from Young on the way to a 122-113 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night.

Haynes King threw a touchdown pass and ran for another score and Georgia Tech overcame a 14-point deficit to beat UCF 30-17 in the Gasparilla Bowl on Friday night.

Habersham Central ran its win streak to eight straight after taking a tough 59-49 road win over rival White County on the road on Friday.

Christmas tournaments continue on Friday around northeast Georgia and the state.