Jeff Hart

With nearly half of the region schedule still left to be played, the fate of Region 8-AAAA is likely to be decided Wednesday and Friday when Class AAAA No. 1 Buford and No. 7 North Hall tangle in their home-and-home region series.

University of Georgia Athletic Director Greg McGarity did not shy away from what he felt was an honest assessment of the Bulldogs

Corbin Lewallen had two hits and four RBI to lead a 12-hit North Hall attack as the Trojans rallied from an early deficit to beat Stephens County 8-3 Monday in a key Region 8-AAAA contest at Jody Davis Field.

DeMarre Carroll scored 23 points in a dazzling all-around display Monday, leading the Hawks past the Milwaukee Bucks 101-88 and showing the kind of effort the top seed in the Eastern Conference wants over the final two weeks of the regular season.

Jonah Crocker had a double and a home run to lead East Hall to a 6-1 victory over Dawson County Monday in Region 7-AAA baseball action.

The Flowery Branch girls tennis team swept the doubles in taking 4-1 victory over Clarke Central Monday in Region 8-AAAA action.

An annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) American Football Mission to Portugal has become one of the highlights of the year for the area coaches.

R.J. Hunter ensured his legacy at Georgia State by hitting one of the most memorable shots in the NCAA tournament. His next shot will be in the NBA.

Georgia

North Hall dropped just two games in taking a 5-0 victory over Stephens County Tuesday in Region 8-AAAA boys tennis action.