Jeff Hart

The Gainesville boys basketball team is starting to heat up at just the right time.

Caitlin Sloan poured in 25 points to lead Johnson to a 50-28 win over Gainesville Friday in a Region 8B-AAA battle.

The East Hall girls continue to find the going rough of late, especially after a heartbreaking 42-41 loss to Dawson County Friday night at home.

Lakeview Academy could not hold an early first quarter lead in an 81-64 loss to Athens Christian in Region 8-A play.

Class AAA No. 6 Chestatee rebounded from its first Region 8A-AAA loss with a 46-38 win over Stephens County friday on the road.

Chestatee snapped a four-game losing streak with a 61-48 win over Stephens County Friday night.

North Hall turned on its patented defense early against Lumpkin County in Region 8A-AAA matchup.

Flowery Branch used a 23-7 second quarter to pull away from Apalachee for a 66-29 win at home.

The North Hall girls continued their strong play Friday night with a 5238 win over Lumpkin County in Region 8A-AAA action.

Andrew Walker had 17 points (15 in 2nd half) eight steals, five assists, and two rebounds to lead Class AA No. 7 Union County to a 54-37 wi over Fannin County Friday night.