Jeff Hart

If ever there was proof positive that stats don’t always matter, it was Gainesville’s Region 8-6A first place battle with Lanier Friday night at City Park.

Habersham Central got its first Region 8-6A win of the season in wild fashion Friday night, beating Jackson County, 34-27, in double overtime at Raider Stadium.

Johnson got its second win of the season, holding off Lakeside-DeKalb, 20-17, at The Dungeon Friday night.

If you’re halfway through the regular season and unbeaten would you rather have the recognition of being ranked or continue to fly under the radar?

Europe gave the Americans a rude welcome and a harsh reminder why it has been 30 years since they last won the Ryder Cup away from home, sweeping the opening session for the first time before a delirious crowd at Marco Simone.

Week 7 may be the most pivotal of the season in several regions as the playoff races really begin to heat up, and perhaps take shape.

Max Olson hit his major league-leading 54th homer, and the Atlanta Braves clinched home-field advantage throughout the postseason with a 5-3 win over the slumping Chicago Cubs on Thursday night.

Cherokee Bluff scored six runs in the final two innings to rally for a huge 7-6 win over Walnut Grove in Region 8-4A action on Thursday at home.

The Atlanta Braves dealt the Chicago Cubs another devastating setback by clinching home-field advantage throughout the NL playoffs with a 6-5 victory Wednesday night.

Jefferson scored three runs in the final two innings to rally for a crucial Region 8-5A, 3-1 win in 8 innings over Flowery Branch on Wednesday.