Jeff Hart

Winder-Barrow scored 12 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to rally for a 26-21 win over Jackson County Friday night in both teams' season openers.

North Forsyth recorded its first shuout win since 2010 with a dominating 31-0 victory over rival Forsyth Central Friday night in both teams' season openers.

Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Julio Teheran outpitched Fernandez in a matchup of young right-handers, and the Atlanta Braves beat Miami 2-1 Friday night for their fifth straight win.

Fabian Truss scored two touchdowns to lead Samford past Georgia State 31-21 on Friday night.

rICKY Stenhouse won the first Sprint Cup pole of his career Friday night at Atlanta Motor Speedway, turning a harrowing lap of 189.688 mph on the 1.54 tri-oval.

The Braves have optioned Evan Gattis to Triple-A Gwinnett, with plans for the catcher-outfielder to return to the major leagues in a few days.

It was a night to remember for Buford girls softball coach Tony Wolfe.

West Hall split two matches Thursday in girls volleyball action.

The Chestatee cross country teams came away with impressive wins Thursday at the Union County Meet held at Meeks Park in Blairsville.

Kris Medlen pitched seven scoreless innings, Brian McCann hit a three-run homer and Atlanta completed a sweep of the Cleveland Indians with a 3-1 victory Thursday night.