Jeff Hart

Commerce, Gainesville, and Lumpkin County all wrapped up region titles on Friday in what was a thrilling second-to-last week of the 2023 regular season.

Buford is one win from back-to-back state titles while Banks County will have to win three times on Saturday to win its first state title since 2018.

Lumpkin County began playing football in 1961. The Indians are into their 63rd season of football in the Georgia High School Association. They have never hoisted a region title banner.

Not only is it the busiest week of the season in terms of number of games, but Week 11 may be the biggest week of the season with playoff fates hanging in the balance for a dozen teams in the northeast Georgia area.

Buford and Banks County both moved within one win of playing for state titles at the Elite 8 tournament at the Olympic Softball Complex on Thursday.

Just like the other Games2Watch features this week, the Gainesville-North Forsyth showdown at Raider Valley on Friday has the potential to crown a region champ.

Buford and Banks County both opened the 2023 Elite 8 tournament with wins on Wednesday at the Olympic Softball Complex.

To quote the iconic Connor MacLeod in the movie Highlander: “There can be only one!”

Now there are just two weeks left in the 2023 regular season, and several regions are building to what could be, and should be, some fantastic finishes.

Atlanta United will open the Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoff at Columbus Crew on Wednesday, Nov. 1, MLS announced on Sunday.