Jeff Hart

Buford made sure no tiebreakers would be needed to decide the Region 7-AAA champion this time.

West Hall's dream season is not over yet. The Spartans advanced to the state playoffs for the first time since 2002 after holding on for a nail-biting 10-7 win over Dawson County Friday night at Tiger Stadium.

North Gwinnett won the battle but lost the war Friday night in its season finale against arch-rival Peachtree Ridge.

Jonathan Gilreath caught 18 passes, three for touchdowns, including the game-winner in the final minute, to lift Lumpkin County to a stunning 31-28 victory over Stephens County Friday at The Reservation.

Charlie Woerner ran for 151 yards and three touchdowns and caught a touchdown pass to lead Rabun County to 57-0 rout of Oglethorpe County Friday night.

North Forsyth is headed back to the playoffs for the first time since 2010 after holding off rival South Forsyth 17-12 in an exciting finish at home.

For at least one more week, many eyes will be on Gainesville as two of northeast Georgia

Area cross country programs will be well represented Saturday when the 2013 state championships get under way at Carrollton.

Aaron Murray is reaching a milestone for durability as he chases another SEC record. Murray will make his 50th consecutive start when Georgia takes a break from its Southeastern Conference schedule to play Appalachian State on Saturday.

Roddy White finally looked himself Thursday, his right foot propped up on a stool in front of his locker, a big smile on his face as he talked about his ankle and hamstring.