Flowery Branch hasn't had much luck against Eastside recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. It'll be a Battle of the Birds when Flowery Branch challenge Eastside at 5:30 p.m. Flowery Branch has given up an average of 3.4 goals per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Flowery Branch fell victim to East Jackson and their airtight defense on Tuesday. They came up short against the Eagles, falling 5-0. While losing is never fun, Flowery Branch can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia soccer rankings (they are ranked 327th, while East Jackson are ranked 124th).
Meanwhile, Eastside hadn't done well against Spalding recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Eagles never let the Jaguars get on the board and left with a 7-0 win. The high-scoring effort was just what Eastside needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Eastside has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 7-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 19 goals over those five games. As for Flowery Branch, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-8-1.
Flowery Branch suffered a grim 6-1 defeat to Eastside in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Will the Falcons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other soccer content.
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