Jeff Hart

Makayla Ellis was hoping just for a good start. The North Hall junior got that and more Wednesday at the Hall County Cross Country Championships.

While there is plenty of talent to go around in northeast Georgia, area volleyball teams will have their hands full as they try to advance to the upcoming state tournament.

Buford and East Hall advanced to the Class AAA state tournament after taking a pair of wins Monday on the opening day of the Region 7-AAA tournament at the Lanier Pointe Softball Complex.

Marshall Morgan kicked a 42-yard field goal in overtime after No. 6 Georgia scored a tying touchdown with 5 seconds left in regulation as the Bulldogs overcame numerous injuries and beat Tennessee 34-31 on Saturday.

Stephen Morris threw for three touchdowns, Duke Johnson rushed for 184 yards and No. 14 Miami remained unbeaten after shaking off a problematic opening quarter to beat Georgia Tech 45-30 on Saturday.

Andy Summerlin threw for a school record 495 yards to go along with three touchdowns as Samford beats Georgia Southern in a 44-34 shootout.

Georgia's Aaron Murray is the new Southeastern Conference record holder for career yards passing.

West Hall was hoping to prove it was ready to join the upper ranks of Region 7-AAA. No. 1-ranked Buford said not just yet.

An injury to quarterback Evan Shirreffs proved too much to overcome for Jefferson Friday night as the Dragons fell to Washington-Wilkes 21-14 in a battle of Region 8-AA titans.

Rabun County exploded for 56 first half points en route to a 63-7 win over Riverside Military Academy Friday night in Region 8-AA play.