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The Class AAA No. 1-ranked Buford girls had their best offensive showing of the season Wednesday taking a 9-0 win over Marist in five innings in softball action.

The East Hall girls softball team continued its solid play with a 7-2 win over Gainesville Wednesday at Lanier Pointe.

Jason Heyward was hit in the right jaw by a pitch Wednesday, becoming the second key member of the NL East leaders to go down with a scary injury at the New York Mets' ballpark. Veteran pitcher Tim Hudson broke his ankle last month on a gruesome play at first base, ending his season.

Anyone who bought an Osi Umenyiora No. 90 jersey after he signed with the Atlanta Falcons is going to be in for a surprise. The defensive end is now wearing No. 50.

With only 10 days remaining before Georgia Tech's opening game, Ted Roof feels the time crunch as he tries to put the finishing touches on his 4-3 defense.

Brandon Beachy hustled to the mound and for a moment was the only Braves player on the field. After missing so much time, he was ready to get going in the bottom of the first inning.

The Gainesville girls softball team opened Region 8-AAAAA play with an 11-3 win over Clarke Central in five innings Tuesday.

The East Hall girls volleyball team remained perfect on the season after sweeping a pair of matches Tuesday.

Lakeview Academy swept Loganville and Heritage in a pair of girls volleyball matches Tuesday on the road.