Teams like Buford, North Forsyth, Cherokee Bluff, and North Hall all could put some distance between themselves and the rest of their region foes on Wednesday with key region contests around the area.
Cherokee Bluff and North Hall both could continue their collision course in region 8-4A North on Wednesday with wins to clinch their series with East Forsyth and Chestatee.
The No. 2-ranked Bears (16-2, 4-0 Region 8-4A North) roughed up sixth-ranked East Forsyth (12-6, 3-4 Region 8-4A North) on Monday but the series moves to East Forsyth today. The Bears have won seven straight. And fifth-ranked North Hall (8-10, 3-1 Region 8-4A North) will look for a series win over Chestatee (11-9, 4-3 Region 8-4A North) at Lynn Cottrell Field.
In Region 8-6A, North Forsyth and Apalachee have moved to the top of the standings after wins on Monday. The Raiders (13-6, 7-1 Region 8-6A) plays host to Jackson County (6-12, 2-5 Region 8-6A) while Apalachee (10-9, 6-1 Region 8-6A) plays host to Gainesville (7-10, 4-6 Region 8-6A). Habersham Central (13-4, 5-3 Region 8-6A) heads to Lanier (8-11, 4-4 Region 8-6A) trying to stay in third place and shake off a three-game losing streak.
(See the entire schedule for Wednesday below:)
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL SCHEDULE Wednesday, March 27
(All games start at 5:55 p.m. unless otherwise noted)
Central Gwinnett at Buford*
Cherokee Bluff at East Forsyth*
Chestatee at North Hall*
Clarke Central at Flowery Branch*
Commerce at Rabun County, 5:30 p.m.* -- (moved from March 26)
Dawson County at Lumpkin County* -- (moved from March 26)
East Jackson at Banks County, 5:30 p.m.* – (moved from March 26)
Gainesville at Apalachee*
Habersham Central at Lanier*
Jackson County at North Forsyth*
(* -- denotes region contest)
