Jeff Hart

The North Hall boys saved their best at the end Friday night, ralling for a 52-47 win over White County in a key Region 8A-AAA game.

Lakview Academy ran its win strak to five straight after a 72-59 win over Athens Academy Friday night in Region 8A-AA boys basketball action.

The Johnson boys basketball team is still looking for its first Region 8B-AAA win after falling to Class AAA No.5 Walnut Grove 72-56 Friday night.

North Hall won for the fourth time in five games after knocking off White County 51-46 in Region 8A-AAA on the road.

Dawson County used a stiffling defense to whip Fannin County 55-17 Friday night in Region 8A-AA action.

Franklin County held Chestatee to just 15 points through the first three quarters en route to a stunning 51-40 win in Region 8A-AAA girls basketball action Friday night.

Buford stayed perfect in Region 6A-AA with a tough 51-45 win over Greater Atlanta Christian Friday night.

Lakeview Academy led virtually from start-to-finish in taking a41-24 win over Athens Academy Friday night in Region 8-A girls action.

Dawson County picked up its first subregion win with a convincing 62-30 win over Fannin County Friday in Region 8A-AA action.

The Atlanta Braves avoided arbitration with outfielder Martin Prado, agreeing Friday to a $4.75 million contract for 2012, and also brought back utility infielder Jack Wilson with a scaled-down deal.