Ethan Smith poured in 28 points to lead North Hall to its eighth straight win after rallying to beat Franklin County 61-49 Tuesday night in a battle for first place Region 8A-AAA.
Austin Pearson poured in 19 points and Austin Montgomery added 17 points to lead the Lakeview Academy boys basketball team to a 74-47 thumping of Hebron Christian Tuesday night.
Flowery Branch's Cara Chilton and Tavia Sykes each scored 13 points but it wasn't enough as the Lady Falcons fell 55-47 to Clarke Central Tuesday night in Region 8-AAAA action.
The East Hall boys basketball team, playing its first game since winning a tournament in Alaska, routed Fannin County 70-34 Tuesday night in Region 8A-AA action.