Jeff Hart

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.

Union County scored 28 fourth quarter points to rally for a 46-26 win over Oglethorpe County Friday night in Region 8-AA.

Jackson County rallied from an early deficit behind quarterback Jacob Lewis to take a 56-12 win over Franklin County Friday night in Region 8-AAA action.