Jeff Hart

North Oconee avenged an earlier loss to Jefferson with a 5-4 win over the Dragons in a key Region 8-AA game.

North Hall rallied from an early deficit to beat Lumpkin County 16-4 Friday in Region 7A-AAA baseball action.

Baseball fans looking to find out just how good Gainesville is may have found their answer Monday. The Elephants remain the only unbeaten team in Region 7-AAA after taking a dominating 18-3 victory in six innings over Lambert on the road.

Despite draining seven birdie putts en route to a 7-under par 64 Sunday in the final round of the Georgia Sports Orthopedic Specialists Classic at the Chattahoochee Golf Club, Travis Bertoni said it was a pair of par putts that actually saved the tournament.

In a region where most teams are still trying to find themselves, Gainesville made a big statement in Region 7-AAA Friday against Johnson at Ivey-Watson Field.

With thoughts of a Region 7-AAA title still in play for both arch-rival West Hall and Johnson boys soccer teams, Thursday’s key matchup set the stage for what should be an exciting final two weeks of the regular season.

Matt Bradley broke a third-period tie with his first goal in 2 1/2 months and the Washington Capitals snapped a three-game losing streak, delivering a blow to the Atlanta Thrashers' playoff hopes with a 2-1 victory Thursday night.

Gainesville beat West Hall and North Hall in a tri-match in girls golf match Thursday.

The Chestatee boys tennis team won a tight 3-2 match over Lumpkin County Thursday in both teams' Region 7A-AAA season finale.

Flowery Branch got two goals each from Early Acosta and Phillip Abrahamsen in taking a 7-1 win over White County in Region 7-AAA boys soccer action.