The region races have begun to heat up around northeast Georgia, with probably none more exciting than the boys side of Region 8-4A.
Entering Tuesday's action, four teams are ranked in the top nine, with seven teams within 1 1/2 games of second place behind No. 1-ranked Johnson (6-1-1, 5-0 Region 8-4A). Two of those teams, fifth-ranked East Hall (7-2, 3-2 Region 8-4A) and ninth-ranked Chestatee (5-3-2, 3-3 Region 8-4A), meet in Valhalla, with the loser in serious jeopardy of missing the playoffs.
But that isn't the only crucial match on Tuesday.
In Region 8-6A, the eighth-ranked North Forsyth boys (10-0, 8-0 Region 8-6A) play host to Gainesville (3-6, 3-3 Region 8-6A). The Red Elephants desperately need a win to stay in the top four in the region standings.
On the boys' side, in Region 7-3A, West Hall (3-6, 1-0 Region 7-3A) travels to Dawson County (4-4, 2-1 Region 7-3A), with both teams looking to keep pace with No. 3 Wesleyan (6-0-2, 2-0 Region 7-3A).
(See the entire schedule for Tuesday below.)
HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER SCHEDULE FOR Tuesday, March 12
(All games start at 5:30 p.m. with girls match unless otherwise noted)
Chestatee at East Hall*
Dacula at Buford*
Gainesville at North Forsyth*
Habersham Central at Apalachee*
Jackson County at Shiloh*
Jefferson at Walnut Grove*
North Hall at Cherokee Bluff*
Pickens at White County*
West Hall at Dawson County*
(* -- denotes region contest)
