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? CHEROKEE BLUFF ADVANCES The Cherokee Bluff Lady Bears delivered a dominant performance, defeating the Jefferson Lady Dragons 50–34 in the Region 8-3A semifinals at The Arena in Jefferson Georgia. Cherokee Bluff jumped out to a 6–0 start and never trailed throughout the matchup. After Jefferson briefly tied the game at 9–9 behind two early three-pointers from Abbey Kinlaw, the Lady Bears took control. A 15–2 run in the second quarter, sparked by Claire Carlson, helped Cherokee Bluff seize momentum. The Lady Bears continued to pull away in the third quarter as Bristol Kersh led another 15–4 scoring surge. After last season’s late run to the Class 3A state championship, Cherokee Bluff appears to be following a similar script in 2026 as they continue their push through the postseason. Subscribe for more Georgia high school basketball highlights, Region 8-3A coverage, and North Georgia sports updates. ]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:34:45 EST https://dev.ballertube.com/video/10309/is-another-state-run-coming-cherokee-bluff-blows-past-jefferson/ https://dev.ballertube.com/video/10308/jefferson-dragons-stay-perfect-in-region-play-advance-to-8-3a-title-game/
? JEFFERSON ADVANCES The Jefferson Dragons basketball stayed perfect in Region 8-3A play with a 55–42 semifinal win over the Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes basketball in Jefferson Georgia. Jefferson jumped out fast with a 12–0 run to open the game and built a 24–10 lead early in the second quarter, setting the tone early in the matchup. After finishing the regular season 10–0 in Region 8-3A, the Dragons avoided the upset and secured their place in the Region 8-3A championship game. Head coach Kevin Morris praised his team’s gritty approach following the victory. “They are a scrappy group. We don't always win real pretty, but it's been effective this year for sure.” Jefferson now prepares for the Region 8-3A title showdown with momentum on its side. Subscribe for more Georgia high school basketball highlights, GHSA playoff coverage, and North Georgia sports updates. ]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:34:34 EST https://dev.ballertube.com/video/10308/jefferson-dragons-stay-perfect-in-region-play-advance-to-8-3a-title-game/ https://dev.ballertube.com/video/10307/east-hall-holds-off-bluff-rally-to-advance-to-region-8-3a-title-game/
? EAST HALL ADVANCES TO THE REGION CHAMPIONSHIP The East Hall Vikings basketball punched their ticket to the Region 8-3A championship with a hard-fought 82–75 victory over the Cherokee Bluff Bears basketball in the semifinals in Jefferson Georgia. East Hall came out firing, jumping to a 10–0 start and building a 20-point lead in the first half. But Cherokee Bluff battled back with multiple second-half runs to keep the pressure on. Despite the comeback attempts, the Vikings held their composure late to secure the win and advance to the Region 8-3A title game. After starting the season 2–13, head coach Joe Dix says the early struggles helped prepare the team for high-pressure moments. “Our group thread is ‘never quit’ because that’s who they are,” Dix said. “We’ve played so many good teams that these moments don’t really scare us.” Now East Hall is playing its best basketball at the right time as the postseason continues. Subscribe for more North Georgia high school basketball highlights, Region 8-3A coverage, and GHSA playoff action. ]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:34:24 EST https://dev.ballertube.com/video/10307/east-hall-holds-off-bluff-rally-to-advance-to-region-8-3a-title-game/ https://dev.ballertube.com/video/10323/claire-carlson-lights-it-up-as-bluff-beats-jefferson/
Cherokee Bluff showed why they are the defending state champions with a dominant 64-44 win over Jefferson in Region 8-3A action ?? Claire Carlson led the way with 24 points, knocking down five three-pointers, while Bristol Kersh made her presence felt everywhere with 14 points and an incredible 12 steals. The Lady Bears controlled the game from start to finish, bouncing back in a major way on their home floor in Flowery Branch, Georgia. Watch highlights, key plays, and full coverage from this GHSA girls basketball matchup. ]]> Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:37:07 EST https://dev.ballertube.com/video/10323/claire-carlson-lights-it-up-as-bluff-beats-jefferson/ https://dev.ballertube.com/video/10322/first-place-on-the-line-jefferson-beats-bluff-59-55/
Jefferson took control of the Region 8-3A race with a hard-fought 59-55 road win over Cherokee Bluff on Friday night ?? After Cherokee Bluff erased a six-point deficit early in the fourth quarter, Jefferson responded with key plays down the stretch to secure the win and remain unbeaten in region play. Now at full strength and winners of five of their last six games, Jefferson is quickly emerging as a serious contender in Georgia high school basketball. Watch highlights, key moments, and full coverage from this Region 8-3A showdown in Flowery Branch, Georgia. ]]> Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:36:38 EST https://dev.ballertube.com/video/10322/first-place-on-the-line-jefferson-beats-bluff-59-55/