Sports

Atlanta United returns to action Saturday when it hosts New York Red Bulls in the final home match of the regular season at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Apalachee High School welcomed Wildcats fans back to its home stadium on Friday night for its first football game at the school since August.

Week 8 of high school football is in the books and there were plenty of great games around Northeast Georgia.

Bryant Appling, the master of adjustments, stuck again for Buford on Friday night. Although, by his own admission, it wasn’t much this time.

To no one’s surprise, it was another instant classic for Commerce and Rabun County.

Kharim Hughley threw for 200 yards as Gainesville shut out Seckinger, 41-0, Friday night.

No. 5 Cherokee Bluff quickly cooled down the Hot Gates of Sparta Friday night at West Hall.

Jefferson took over in the second half as they cruised past Monroe Area in Region 8-3A action Friday night, 38-14.

East Forsyth scored the first four touchdowns of the game Friday night as the Broncos knocked off Cedar Shoals, 49-21.

Lakeview Academy stuck with Bethlehem Christian all night long, but the offense couldn't find the endzone in a 17-0 loss to the Knights Friday night.