Jeff Hart

Even after a dominating 20-5, four-inning victory over Chestatee Wednesday, Gainesville baseball coach Jeremy Kemp said nothing comes easy for his team.

With still a slim mathematical chance to make the playoffs, every game the rest of the way is a must-win for the Johnson baseball team. And Friday’s thrilling 7-6, eight-inning win over rival West Hall could be just what the Knights need to give them momentum with seven games left in the regular season.

North Oconee avenged an earlier loss to Jefferson with a 5-4 win over the Dragons in a key Region 8-AA game.

North Hall rallied from an early deficit to beat Lumpkin County 16-4 Friday in Region 7A-AAA baseball action.

Baseball fans looking to find out just how good Gainesville is may have found their answer Monday. The Elephants remain the only unbeaten team in Region 7-AAA after taking a dominating 18-3 victory in six innings over Lambert on the road.

Despite draining seven birdie putts en route to a 7-under par 64 Sunday in the final round of the Georgia Sports Orthopedic Specialists Classic at the Chattahoochee Golf Club, Travis Bertoni said it was a pair of par putts that actually saved the tournament.

In a region where most teams are still trying to find themselves, Gainesville made a big statement in Region 7-AAA Friday against Johnson at Ivey-Watson Field.

With thoughts of a Region 7-AAA title still in play for both arch-rival West Hall and Johnson boys soccer teams, Thursday’s key matchup set the stage for what should be an exciting final two weeks of the regular season.

Matt Bradley broke a third-period tie with his first goal in 2 1/2 months and the Washington Capitals snapped a three-game losing streak, delivering a blow to the Atlanta Thrashers' playoff hopes with a 2-1 victory Thursday night.

Gainesville beat West Hall and North Hall in a tri-match in girls golf match Thursday.