It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Florence ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 26-23 victory over the Bob Jones Patriots. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Falcons have posted since October 13, 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Bob Jones lost, don't look at Johnny Jackson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 170 yards and a touchdown.
The victory got Florence back to even at 2-2-1. As for Bob Jones, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Florence will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on James Clemens at 7:00 p.m. on October 4th. As for Bob Jones, they will venture away from home to take on Gadsden City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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