Dawson County will travel to Apalachee in both teams' Region 8-AA opener. Banks County and Wesleyan will tangle in Norcross while Union County entertains Greater Atlanta Christian.
Forsyth Central, fresh off its first win of the season, now faces a tough road test Friday night traveling to St. Pius to take on the Golden Lions in Region 6-AAAA play.
Devon Thomas and the Chestatee War Eagles held off cousin Kevin Thomas and East Hall to take a wild 14-12 win in Region 7-AAA softball action Thursday.