Bo Wilson

North Forsyth girls basketball coach Eric Herrick was approved as Dawson County's next boys coach Tuesday night at the board of education meeting.

Six area soccer teams and one baseball team entered Tuesday's semifinal round of the GHSA state playoffs with the hopes of advancing to the finals.

St. Louis hit four home runs, including three-run shots by Marcell Ozuna, Yadier Molina and Kolten Wong, and the Cardinals beat struggling right-hander Mike Foltynewicz and the Braves 14-3 on Tuesday.

Pace Academy scored a combined 17 runs in two games to sweep the Trojans in the semifinals of the Class 3A playoffs.

After three seasons as head coach of the War Eagles, Kevin Strickland accepted the same position at Monroe Area on Tuesday.

Lumpkin County has hired Caleb Sorrells as its next head football coach. The Lumpkin County Board of Education approved Athletics Director Nicky Jenkins' recommendation Monday night at its monthly meeting.

Zion Williamson's immediate future is likely to be decided by the bounce of 14 ping-pong balls.

The Atlanta Falcons held their two rookie minicamp practices last week, providing players fresh out of college their first glimpse of life in the NFL.

Lakeview's Blake McIntyre and Arturo Varela will continue their basketball careers in college.

Chad Sage has stepped down as baseball coach at West Hall High School, according to a release from West Hall Athletics Director David Wagner.