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Woodward Academy secured a dramatic 62-61 buzzer-beater victory to hand undefeated Gainesville its first loss and advance to the state finals.

The Creekview Grizzlies secured a spot in next week's state championship against Milton after a hard-fought seven-point victory over River Ridge.

The Milton Eagles secured a 59-48 victory over Coffee County at Georgia State to advance to next week's Class 5 basketball state finals in Macon.

With the World Cup just months away, host cities are accelerating preparations. From youth soccer initiatives and small business opportunities to drone detection technology and community safety efforts, Futbol HQ breaks down how cities are getting ready for 2026.