Jeff Hart

Regions 6-AAAAAA and 8-AAAAA get into full swing this week in northeast Georgia with several key matchups on tap. And, the oldest rivalry in north Georgia resumes in Jefferson.

Steven Jackson has been the feature running back for most of his 11-year NFL career.

Buford rallied from an early deficit and then held off Lassiter 2-1 Wednesday in a matchup between the top two ranked teams in the U.S. and Georgia, according to MaxPreps.

Fredi Gonzalez cannot explain why the Braves have done so well against Stephen Strasburg. The Atlanta manager is just glad his team beat the Washington ace once again.

East Hall took the last of four lead changes and then held off Gainesville 10-6 Wednesday in girls softball action.

The 10th-ranked University of North Georgia women's soccer team picked up its first road win of the season taking down Queens University of Charlotte, 2-1, Wednesday at the Queens Sports Complex.

Individually, the talent was obvious to the Jefferson coaches from as far back as spring practice. The $64 question was whether they could mold a completely-retooled offensive line into a cohesive unit.

Class AAAA No. 1-ranked Buford had to rally from a rare deficit to knock off Stephens County Tuesday in Region 8-AAAA girls softball action.

Adam LaRoche kept up his torrid stretch with two hits and two RBIs, and the Washington Nationals essentially put to rest any thought that there is still a serious race for the NL East title with a 6-4 win over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night.

The East Hall girls volleyball team continued its solid play sweeping three matches Tuesday at Jackson County High.