Jeff Hart

Dawson County held Fannin County to just five fourth quarter points to pull away for a 46-32 victory Tuesday night in Region 7-AAA boys action.

Jordan Pulliam had 12 points, four assists, and five rebounds to lead Chestatee to a 73-49 win over Stephens County Tuesday in Region 8-AAAA action.

The Chestatee girls opened their Region 8-AAAA schedule Tuesday night with a 52-40 over Stephens County.

Sophomore Karlie Bearden scored 27 points and Ashley Parker had a double-double to lead the Dawson County girls to a 70-56 win over Fannin County Tuesday in both teams

The Buford girls moved to 2-1 on the season after taking a 57-55 win over Southwest Atlanta Christian Tuesday night at home.

The West Hall wrestling team won a pair of dual matches Tuesday.

Major League Soccer hopes to place its next two expansion teams in Miami and Atlanta. Falcons owner Arthur Blank heads the Atlanta venture, which would play at a new stadium for his NFL team, a venue scheduled to open in 2017.

Mercer coach Bob Hoffman thought his team played fast. Averaging close to 90 points a game, they usually ran opponents to the ground. the Bears couldn't keep up with Oklahoma on Monday, losing 96-82 at Lloyd Noble Center.

Anyone wondering just how good the Buford defense REALLY is found out Friday night.

If we thought challenges abounded last week for area teams in the playoffs, this week could be even more dangerous. Four area teams fell last week and the four area teams still alive can expect a fight in the football playoffs this week.