Jeff Hart

Other than East Hall and North Hall, Buford was the only other area volleyball team to advance Wednesday in the first round of the state playoffs.

With more dominant defense, an opportunistic offense that plated two runs in the first inning and a bullpen that shut down the Baltimore Orioles once again, Greg Holland and the Kansas City Royals wrapped up a sweep of the AL Championship Series with a 2-1 victory on Wednesday.

Finishing strong is the ultimate goal for any football player. It shows you're better conditioned and mentally tougher than your opponent. For the Falcons, it's been an elusive target.

While the Braves' search for a new general manager continues, a new management team already is taking shape.

Most anyone that follows high school football in northeast Georgia figured the newly-realigned Region 7-AAA -- the one without Buford, North Hall, or White County -- would be up for grabs the entire season.

The girls state softball playoffs are ready to begin and several local and area teams are ready to find out if they have enough to make it to Columbus in 2014.

Former Habersham Central strandout Kevin Ellison ran for two touchdowns and threw for another in Georgia Southern's 47-24 victory over winless Idaho on Saturday night.

Marc Gasol had 21 points and 13 rebounds, Mike Conley added 23 points and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Atlanta Hawks 93-88 on Saturday night in their preseason home opener.

Eric Carrion scored twice and added an assist as the UNG men's soccer team picked up its second win in as many matches, blanking host Georgia Southwestern 4-0 on Saturday.

The Piedmont women's volleyball team extended its conference winning streak to four matches with two hard fought victories Saturday against Ferrum and Averett.