Jeff Hart

Rabun County scored 34 points in a seven minute span in the first quarter to jump out to a quick lead en route to a 65-7 win over Social Circle Friday night in Region 8-AA action at Frank Snyder Stadium.

Dawson County ran its win streak to four streak with a dominating 52-13 victory over Fannin County Friday night in a key Region 7-AAA matchup.

Despite the offensive shootout, it was the Union County defense that came to the rescue Friday night in a thrilling 35-32 win over North Hall in a must-win Region 7-AAA game for the Panthers.

Lambert scored the final 21 points to rally for a wild 48-40 Region 5-AAAAAAA win over North Forsyth Friday night at Raider Valley.

Loganville used a pair of touchdowns in the final 56 seconds of the second quarter to blow open a close game en route to a 42-0 win over Flowery Branch Friday night in Region 8-AAAAA action.

Lumpkin County fell behind quickly and never recovered in a 49-21 loss to Class AAA No. 1 Greater Atlanta Christian Friday night in Region 7-AAA play.

Friday night could be the pivotal night for several area teams looking to make the playoffs or begin a playoff run. It could also be the night that several playoff dreams could begin to fall apart.

Belief can be a powerful thing. Just look to the North Forsyth football team as a prime example...

Several area teams advanced to the second round of the state softball playoffs Wednesday.

North Hall swept its way into the second round of the Class AAA state tournament Wednesday.