Flowery Branch posted their closest win since September 29, 2023 on Friday. They skirted past the Walnut Grove Warriors 20-17. The Falcons have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Warriors, too.
When it comes to explaining why Walnut Grove lost, don't look at Emadd Howard. Despite the final result, he rushed for 260 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.4 yards per carry. Howard's longest rush was for an incredible 75 yards.
The victory made it two in a row for Flowery Branch and bumps their season record up to 3-5. As for Walnut Grove, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.
Flowery Branch will take on North Oconee at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. North Oconee is coming into the contest with four straight wins at home, so Flowery Branch will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Walnut Grove, they and Madison County are set to duel on Friday. Madison County will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each matchup than the last.
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