Jeff Hart

After a tight first half, the Gainesville took control in the second half Friday night to lead the Elephants to a 28-7 win over Franklin County at City Park Stadium.

Roswell scored 31 straight points in the second half to erase a 10-7 North Forsyth halftime lead en route to a 38-17 win Friday night in both teams Region 6-AAAAA opener.

Lakeview Academy got 155 yards rushing and two touchdowns from Nick Drury but it wasn't enough the Lions fell to Hebron Christian 28-19 Friday night at Jock Horner Field.

Ian McIntosh had touchdown runs of 44 and 11 yards and Trevor Eudy added an 18-yard scoring run to lead Lumpkin County to a 34-13 win over Johnson Friday night at Billy Ellis Stadium.

Norcross used a dominating second half to hold off Mill Creek in a key Region 7-AAAAA matchup Friday night at Norcross Stadium.

Habersham Central snapped its longest losing streak since 2003 with a solid 44-14 win over Madison County Friday night in Region 8-AAAA action.