Sports

There is no nickname for Buford coach Bryant Appling yet, but there needs to be.

Any frustration Jefferson had after last week's loss to Marist was taken out on Jackson County Friday night at Panther Stadium.

East Forsyth remained undefeated by taking down Dawson County Friday night, 38-7.

Flowery Branch got in the win column with a 23-13 win over Habersham Central Friday night.

Lakeview Academy showed off the offensive firepower Friday night in a 52-6 win over Creekside Christian.

Brittney Griner scored 22 points on 10 of 13 shooting with six rebounds, six assists and four blocks to help the Phoenix Mercury beat the Atlanta Dream 82-80

A Wesleyan field goal with two seconds left to play was the difference as the Wolves took down North Hall, 24-21.

With 8:16 left in the game, quarterback Drew Richardson found his second rushing touchdown of the night, and the East Jackson defense held as the Eagles knocked off Commerce Friday night, 14-13.

Elijah Hayes scored three touchdowns and Brett Sturm accounted for four as West Hall got their first win of the season with a 54-14 win over Northview.

East Hall gave up a touchdown on the opening drive to Oglethorpe County but surrendered nothing more as the Vikings went to 2-0 with a 40-7 win Friday night at home.