Jeff Hart

J.J. Hoover earned his first Triple-A win leading the Gwinnett Braves to a 1-0 win over the Syracuse Chiefs Thursday.

The Jefferson girls softball team evened its Region 8-AA record with a 4-2 win over Hart County Thursday.

Buford swept a pair of matches in tri-meet volleyball action Thusrday.

The East Hall volleyball team opened its Region 8-AA schedule with a come-from-behind win over East Jackson Thursday.

The Gainesville volleyball team opened its season with a solid win over Tallulah Falls Thursday.

The Chestatee cross country teams swept a pair of meets Thursday at Chestatee.

David Garrard's back has been relatively pain free this week. No swelling, no tightness, no problems walking, sitting or getting out of bed.

San Francisco Giants closer Brian Wilson was ruled out for the series finale against the Atlanta Braves because of an ailing elbow, the latest worry for the defending World Series champions.

Union County and Dawson County both went 2-0 Friday in the opening rounds of the 10th annual Lanier Point Invitational at the Lanier Pointe softball complex.

It will be interesting to see what north Georgia softball teams come up with as an encore to 2010.