Jeff Hart

Rabun County used a 21-point second quarter to blow open a close game en route to a 49-23 win over Social Circle Friday night in both teams' Region 8-AA openers.

White County ran for 315 yards and had 10 different ball carriers in a 41-12 win over East Hall Friday night in a key Region 7-AAA contest.

Fannin County snapped a seven-game losing streak going back to last season with a 31-8 Region 7-AAA win over West Hall Friday night at Spartans Stadium.

North Forsyth was held to its lowest output of the season in a 21-7 loss to Lambert Friday night in Region 6-AAAAAA action.

David Ross and Andrelton Simmons raced home on left fielder Bryan Petersen's costly error, sending Tommy Hanson and the Atlanta Braves to a 6-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Thursday night.

As part of the 2012 Baron and Brothers International (BBI) Championship Race on Saturday at the Olympic Venue, the Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club (LCKC) will be incorporating the first Stand-up Paddle Board (SUP) race and Demo Day at the club.

Class AAA No. 8 East Hall snapped a five-match losing streak with a 25-15, 25-14 win over East Jackson Thursday girls volleyball action.

The Jefferson girls volleyball team snapped its longest losing streak of the season Thursday knocking off Chestatee in the second game of a tri-match.

Lakeview Academy split a pair of matches Thursday in girls volleyball action.

Both Chestatee cross country teams showed they will be ready for the upcoming Region 8-AAAA meet next month.