Jeff Hart

Jefferson advanced to the second round of the state playoffs for the first time since 2009 after whipping Kendrick 42-8 Friday night at Memorial Stadium in Class AA action.

Dawson County's first foray into the state playoffs since 2004 did not last long.

Heard County pounded out 505 yards rushing and used a 28-point second quarter to blow open a tie game en route to a 56-29 win over Rabun County Friday night in the first round of the Class AA state playoffs.

For a few north Georgia teams and individual runners at the 2012 state cross country championships, it was a day to celebrate. For many others, however, it was a day to think about missed opportunities.

First-year Flowery Branch quarterback Jackson McDonald said it took a few games before he realized he could play with the big boys. He proved Friday night that he can now BEAT the big boys.

Chestatee rushed for 365 yards and totaled more than 500 for the game in a 48-7 rout of Madison County Friday in both teams

Flowery Branch cross country coach Jimmy Sorrells said they have been house-building all season. With Saturday

The Atlanta Falcons could be closer to full strength on defense the next time they take the field.

The North Georgia women

Kentucky football coach Joker Phillips knew after Saturday's embarrassing loss to Vanderbilt that keeping his job would be tough. The end came a day later.