Jeff Hart

The East Hall and Banks County boys team took lopsided wins along with the Class AAA No. 1-ranked and undefeated Dawson County girls Friday in the semifinals of the Region 7-AAA Tournament at Franklin County High.

With region tournaments in full swing now, peaking at the right time of year is almost as important as how much talent you have.

Northeast Georgia teams had a solid first day Thursday at the Traditional State Wrestling Championships at the Macon Coliseum.

A team-by-team look at the National League East entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catchers, and the full squad:

Cassie Peoples hit two 3-pointers in the final four minutes to help Florida beat No. 24 Georgia 51-48 on Thursday night for its first win in Athens since 2004.

Mara Wheat had a hat trick and one assist to lead the Flowery Branch girls to a 9-0 victory over Jackson County Thursday night in both teams' season opener.

Jeff Teague knew he wanted to play with Paul Millsap, even before they teamed up in Atlanta.

The North Hall and Chestatee girls took slightly different roads but both came away with victories Wednesday night in the quarterfinals of the Region 8-AAAA Tournament to advance to the Class AAAA state playoffs.

Due to concerns of extreme temperatures expected early Sunday, the final three games of the UNG Loyal Blue Classic have been cancelled, head coach Mike Davenport announced Thursday morning.

Lumpkin County rallied from 11-points down in the third quarter to take a thrilling 49-48 win over Fannin County Wednesday night in the quarterfinals of the Region 7-AAA Tournament at Banks County High.