Jeff Hart

North Hall rebounded from a tough loss earlier in the week with a big win over Stephens County, 63-33, in Region 8A-AAA action Friday night.

The rollercoaster season of the Gainesville boys basketball team hit a high spot Friday night as the Red Elephants knocked off No. 3 Monroe Area 57-44 on the road.

The East Hall girls overcame a 10-point deficit against Class AA No. 3 Rabun County but could not close out the game falling 61-60 in overtime to the Lady Wildcats.

The Lakeview Academy boys have begun to hit their stride. The Lions won their third straight game Friday night beating Prince Avenue 47-34 on the road.

The Class AA No. 2 Buford girls held Westminster to just five points through the first three quarters en route to a 51-15 rout Friday night in Regiion 6A-AA action.

The North Hall girls won their third straight game Friday night knocking Stephens County 65-46 in Region 8A-AAA action.

Alex Flagler poured in 16 points to lead Buford to a 50-47 win over Westminster Friday night.

Winder-Barrow held Flowery Branch to just 14 first half points en route to a 57-36 win.

The Johnson girls continued their strong play Friday with a 62-48 win over Oconee County.

Prince Avenue was too much for Lakeview Academy Friday night taking a 40-30 win at home.