Jeff Hart

Georgia remained No. 1 and received a season-high 61 first-place votes. The Bulldogs have been atop the rankings for 23 straight weeks, the second-best streak in the history of the poll.

Devin Carter and Josh Oduro scored 19 points each and Providence defeated Georgia 71-64 on Sunday at the Baha Mar Hoops Bahamas Championship.

East Hall used a quick start to take the lead en route to a 75-66 win over BEST Academy on Saturday at the North Georgia Elite Showcase at Habersham Central High School.

Carson Beck threw for 298 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 1 Georgia to a 38-10 win over No. 21 Tennessee on Saturday night.

The East Hall wrestling team had a solid start to the season on Friday and Saturday.

Every player scored for Chestatee in a 56-37 win over Starr’s Mill on Saturday in the opening round of the Jackson EMC Tipoff tournament at The Arena in Jefferson.

Turkey or football on Thanksgiving. For JP Allen, it was an easy choice.

Just seven northeast Georgia area teams made it out of the first round of the playoffs in the GHSA, GIAA, and GAPPS leagues. But it’s a potent field that is left as the Sweet 16 kicks off on Friday around the state.

There may only be seven teams from the northeast Georgia area still left in the Georgia High School Association playoffs, but there are more than a few compelling storylines coming into Friday's second-round showdowns.

Georgia is back atop the rankings that matter most, and the No. 1 Bulldogs can’t afford to take their foot off the gas in their final out-of-state road game of the regular season.