Jeff Hart

Sophomore Karlie Bearden scored 27 points and Ashley Parker had a double-double to lead the Dawson County girls to a 70-56 win over Fannin County Tuesday in both teams

The Buford girls moved to 2-1 on the season after taking a 57-55 win over Southwest Atlanta Christian Tuesday night at home.

The West Hall wrestling team won a pair of dual matches Tuesday.

Major League Soccer hopes to place its next two expansion teams in Miami and Atlanta. Falcons owner Arthur Blank heads the Atlanta venture, which would play at a new stadium for his NFL team, a venue scheduled to open in 2017.

Mercer coach Bob Hoffman thought his team played fast. Averaging close to 90 points a game, they usually ran opponents to the ground. the Bears couldn't keep up with Oklahoma on Monday, losing 96-82 at Lloyd Noble Center.

Anyone wondering just how good the Buford defense REALLY is found out Friday night.

If we thought challenges abounded last week for area teams in the playoffs, this week could be even more dangerous. Four area teams fell last week and the four area teams still alive can expect a fight in the football playoffs this week.

As someone fortunate enough to be able to witness firsthand many of the exciting and not-to-be-forgotten moments over the year, this past season offered some of my most enjoyable moments covering high school football.

Typically, homefield advantage in the playoffs is worth its weight in gold. Not so this playoff season, especially in Class AAAAAA.

North Forsyth used a 12-0 run in the first half to take control and then cruised to a 51-23 win over Sequoyah Monday night in girls basketball action.