Jeff Hart

Using their patented press defense, the Buford girls rolled to a 58-22 win over Collins Hill on Tuesday in Region 8-7A action at The Buford Arena.

It will be one of the busiest and most important nights of the season on Tuesday, with 42 games involving 21 northeast Georgia area schools -- all-important region contests -- scheduled.

The Jackson County boys snapped a two-game losing streak with a 65-52 win over Gilmer on Monday in the MLK Showcase at Lakeview Academy.

The Atlanta Falcons continued to focus on defense in their search for a new coach on Sunday, conducting virtual interviews with Anthony Weaver and Ejiro Evero.

The MLK Day holiday has become synonymous with basketball and several northeast Georgia area teams will be taking part in Showcase action in the area and around the state on Monday.

North Hall’s mission coming into the Area 8-4A tournament on Saturday was simple: get back to the State Duals for the first time since 2022.

Despite a disappointing loss to No. 3 Pickens on Tuesday, the fifth-ranked White County girls did not let that carry over into another huge Region 7-3A showdown with No. 6 Dawson County on Friday.

Jefferson stayed perfect in Region 8-5A with a dominating 64-27 road win over Clarke Central on Friday.

Alabama wide receiver and former Buford High School standout Isaiah Bond has entered the transfer portal in the wake of coach Nick Saban's retirement.

With a new state tournament format in place, most northeast Georgia area and state wrestling teams will hold their Area Duals on Saturday.