High school football notebook: West Hall off to a great start in subregion play

High school football notebook: West Hall off to a great subregion start

West Hall won its first game of the season Friday, and in the opening week of subregion play, it couldn't have come at a better time for the Spartans.

High school football notebook: Subregion ready to begin in Region 8-AAA

High school football notebook: Subregion ready to begin in Region 8-AAA

After a five-week preamble, the season within the season begins Friday for teams in Region 8-AAA as the subregion games used to determine playoff positioning are set to kick off.

High school football notebook: No shortage of thrillers for Habersham

Habersham Central isn't off to a perfect start, but it's a safe bet no Raiders fan will say this year's team hasn't been worth the price of admission.

Player of the Week: Deshaun Watson

Coming off the program's first shutout defeat since 2004, the Gainesville Red Elephants were in need of a lift on Friday - for their offense and for their spirits.

High school football notebook: Buford comfortable playing in spotlight

So far this season, it's been easier to catch Buford playing on TV than Georgia Tech.

Meet the Falcons rookies: Defensive end Cliff Matthews

With less than two weeks remaining before the season starts, rookie Cliff Matthews is one of many Atlanta Falcons fighting for a job.

Football Player of the Week: Bryant Shirreffs

Jefferson coach T. McFerrin believes in tailoring his offense to fit his team's talents. No wonder, then, that the Dragons have come out passing more in 2011.

Region 8-AA shines in week one victories

High school football notebook: Region 8-AA shines in week one victories

It's nearly a month before the games used to determine playoff seeding get under way, but if Friday's results are any indication, scoreboard watching in Region 8-AA should be interesting until then.

High school football: Don't be surprised...

There are a few things you can count on every year in high school football - but only a few.

High school football: Stepping into spotlight

On of the aspects of high school football that makes it unique is the year-to-year discovery of new talent.

Reloading for a new era

White County spent years building toward last season. With one of the most talented senior classes in the school's history, the Warriors built a foundation strong enough to withstand a season marked by controversy and still come out with the program's best record in 20 years.

Progress makes perfect

Last season, Lumpkin County took a step in the right direction. The 2010 Indians won six games, marking their first winning season since 2003, but a 38-0 loss to Monroe Area in the region playoff kept Lumpkin County out of the postseason and left the Indians wanting more.