Jeff Hart

Only three games on the schedule for Saturday involve region showdowns, but each could have implications down the road.

Union County stayed perfect in Region 8-2A with an 81-71 win over Athens Academy at home on Friday.

Cherokee Bluff and Chestatee took big wins in Region 8-4A while Buford rolled to a dominating win in Region 8-7A on Friday.

There’s no good time to be on a cold streak. But there are definitely certain times when teams want to be riding a hot streak.

All but one game on Friday's schedule involves region contests as virtually every region in northeast Georgia has some key matchups on tap.

Austin Crowley scored 25 points, Andre Curbelo recorded a triple-double and Southern Miss beat Georgia State 79-73 on Thursday night.

Habersham Central could not hold onto a first quarter lead as No. 2-ranked Shiloh rallied for a 77-59 win in both teams’ Region 8-6A openers.

Kyia Barrett poured in 23 points and the Habersham Central girls opened Region 8-6A play with a solid 53-43 win over Shiloh on Wednesday at home.

Region 8-6A will open its quest to the playoffs on Wednesday, with a full slate of games scheduled.

Cherokee Bluff boys coach Josh Travis was worried about a Lanierland hangover coming into their crucial Region 8-4A North showdown with North Hall on Tuesday.