Jeff Hart

North Hall was down to its last strike Saturday in the deciding Game 3 of its Class AAA first round series against LaGrange.

John Velazquez won the Kentucky Derby by a broken nose. An injury to Animal Kingdom's regular rider, Robby Albarado, cleared the way for Velazquez to pick up the mount on the 20-1 long shot. Once he took the reins Saturday, he rode his good luck all the way to the winner's circle.

East Hall's Kerry Mata brought home the only gold medal for Hall County athletes Saturday at the Georgia Games at the Jefferson Memorial Stadium.

Dunwoody eliminated Flowery Branch Friday in the opening round of high school baseball playoffs while North Hall will play a deciding game in its series with LaGrange Saturday.

Hunter Anglin saved his best for just the moment Gainesville needed it.

Buford pitchers allowed just one hit and no earned runs in leading the No. 3 Wolves to an easy sweep of Fannin County Friday in the first round of the Class AA playoffs.

With three Division I pitching signees, on the surface Region 8-AAA looks to be a pitching-rich league. Then again, looks can be deceiving.

Two down, one to go for North Hall senior Cody Barger. Barger nipped Zack Sims of Eagles Landing at the wire in a personal-best time of 4:15.75 to win the Class AAA 1600-meter run Thursday at the Jefferson Memorial Stadium.

Hall County has been known for years for its poultry, its lake-front property, and great drinking water. Add pole vaulting to the list.

North Hall cross country and track standout Cody Barger wasn