Jeff Hart

Area softball teams will begin their real seasons this week as they vie for playoff positions in all classifications in their region tournaments.

Freshman quarterback Chandler Newton passed for 293 yards and three touchdowns to lead West Hall to a 48-10 win over Walnut Grove Friday night.

Despite not having coach Bruce Miller, Gainesville did not miss a beat Friday night in its annual showdown with cross-town rival Johnson.

Jimmy Rollins' grand slam capped a five-run sixth inning and Philadelphia beat Atlanta 11-5 on Friday night to keep Bobby Cox and the Braves from moving closer to a wild-card berth.

Class AA No. 2 Buford opened its Region 6A-AA schedule with a dominating 42-7 win over Decatur Friday night.

Harrison Dale threw three touchdown passes to lead Banks County to a 27-0 shutout of Union County in both teams

Jefferson remained winless in Region 8B-AA after losing to North Oconee Friday night on the road.

The Habersham Central offense should definitely treat the defense to a steak dinner after Friday night

Stephens County scored 10 first half points and then held on in the second half to beat Franklin County 10-7 in a key Region 8A-AAA game Friday night at The Reservation.

Addison Davis scored three touchdowns and Cody Streetman scored once as Commerce won its second straight game, 28-7 over Athens Christian in the Tigers