High School Sports

The last ride at Tom Riden Stadium, home of the Buford Wolves since 1990, proved disappointing as No. 1 Carrollton beat No. 2 Buford 30-17 Friday night in the Class 6-A state semifinals.

The East Hall boys basketball improved to 5-0 with a 70-55 win over Rabun Gap at Valhalla on Friday.

The Lady Warriors opened Region 6-3A play with a dominating win over North Hall, 68-43, at home on Friday.

It’s semifinal week for the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) and two northeast Georgia teams are among the 32 programs still left scattered across the eight classifications.

All but three of Friday's prep basketball action involve region matchups as region play begins one final push before the Christmas break.

When a new-look Buford offense opened the 2024 campaign on the road against defending Class 7A Milton way back on Aug. 16, some early-season offensive growing pains certainly were to be expected.

The Lanier Christian Academy girls opened the first round of the Southern States Christian Classic tournament with a 47-18 win over host Victory Baptist on Thursday.

Jefferson coach Travis Noland said he’ll never be mistaken for a rocket scientist.

Walker McCrary lifted himself out of the basement and into the Friday Game Night Pick 'EM Playoff standings.

It’s the game the entire state wanted. Even Buford coach Bryant Appling acknowledged they have had a sideways glance going themselves as the season wore on.