Bo Wilson

Macey Gregg put up 21 points, but Lander went on a 23-7 run in the first quarter to take the lead for good as they defeated the No. 10 University of North Georgia women's basketball team, 87-81, Saturday afternoon.

Defense wins games and so does free throws. The Buford Wolves were pretty good at both in a 78-57 win over Region 8-5A foe Walnut Grove on Friday at Buford Arena. The Wolves lost at the Grove on Jan. 3, 51-45.

Georgia coach Kirby Smart has pulled off yet another big coaching hire in just two months.

Adeiny Hechavarría agreed to a $1 million, one-year contract to remain with the Braves, a move that boosted Atlanta's infield depth. The 30-year-old signed with the Braves on Aug. 16, two days after he was released by the New York Mets.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have traded veteran point guard Jeff Teague to the Atlanta Hawks, his original team. Shooting guard Treveon Graham was also dealt by the Wolves to Atlanta.

On this week's AccessSports Weekly, the crew continues its dive into the high school basketball season.

Area basketball scoreboard for Jan. 14

Despite not hitting a 3-pointer for the first time all season, Class 3A No. 2-ranked Dawson County still managed to pull away for a 57-39 win over Greater Atlanta Christian Tuesday night in a huge Region 7-3A battle...

North Hall coach Kristi House was pleased with Ansley Smallwood after the Trojans beat No. 4-ranked Fannin County, 64-47, on the Rebels' home court Tuesday night.

​Atlanta's high-scoring backcourt combination of Trae Young and Kevin Huerter overwhelmed the Phoenix Suns in the Hawks' 123-110 win. Trae Young scored 21 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter.