Jeff Hart

Johnson split a pair of Region 8-AAA matches Thursday in volleyball action.

Angie Hughes pitched a no-hitter, striking out 18 to lead Class AA No. 3-ranked Union County to a 6-0 win over Rabun County Tuesday in Region 8-AA North action.

Jair Jurrjens' second-half struggles continued as he gave up six runs, including a three-run homer to Ryan Zimmerman, and the Washington Nationals beat the Braves 9-2 on Tuesday night.

West Hall saw its season-opening win streak snapped at 10 after falling to Oconee County Tuesday in a battle of top team teams in Class AAA and Region 8-AAA volleyball action.

Lakeview Academy dropped a pair of matches in a tri-match on the road Tuesday.

The Gainesville girls volleyball opened its Region 8-AAA schedule with a win of Chestatee and then beat Eastside Tuesday in a tri-match at home.

East Hall was swept in a tri-match for the first this season falling to Pinecrest Academy and Fellowship Christian Tuesday.

The Jefferson girls softball team won its second straight game for the first time this season after taking a 4-0, Region 8-AA South win over East Jackson Tuesday.

The Johnson girls volleyball team had a tough afternoon Tuesday in its Region 8-AAA openers against two Class AAA top-ranked teams.

The North Hall girls volleyball team split a pair of Region 8-AAA matches Tuesday.