by Two weeks have already passed. This is what happened on Friday night in Northeast Georgia on the football field.
Flowery Branch 31, Habersham Central 28
Flowery Branch never gave up after taking a big 14-0 lead through one. RB Brett Strum kept FB unblemished against the Raiders (4-0 all-time) with his arm and legs, and Griffin Harper scored four running touchdowns. The Raiders had a chance at 31-28 with 33 seconds remaining with an onside kick attempt, but the Falcons rallied after Habersham had a throwing score and two rushes from quarterback Paris Wilbanks. One of Donnie Warren’s highlights of the evening was a touchdown run. KJ Murray had the touchdown reception.
#1 Jefferson 10, Jackson County 3
Memorial Stadium saw a low-scoring contest, but the Dragons defeated the Panthers in a thrilling match. In the first half, Taylor McCall tied the score at three points each with a 42-yard field goal. Colton Grant found Logan Edmunds for a game-winning 32-yard touchdown pass late in the third quarter. In two games, the defense has given up just three points overall.
#6 Rabun County 35, Fannin County 0
In a 35-0 thumping of a strong Fannin County squad, the Wildcats made no bones about it with yet another outstanding all-around performance. Before slowing things down with a running clock once more in the second half, Rabun led 32-0 at the interval.
East Jackson 21, #8 Commerce 14
Despite a thrilling finish for Commerce, East Jackson won the final 21–14. The Eagles led 7-0 going into the fourth quarter, and there were no scores at the break. Jeremiah Jarrells took an interception all the way back for the game-tying score in the fourth quarter. East Jackson had the last laugh, but Layden Bryson tied it again at 14 with a 5-yard TD rush with less than four minutes remaining.
Franklin County vs Johnson (Unknown)
#10 Stephens County 21, #10 Elbert County 17
In a hard-fought 21-17 victory over #10-ranked Elbert County at the Granite Bowl, Thomas Flowers secures Stephens County’s first victory.
East Forsyth 19, Dawson County 16 (OT)
Although Jaybo Shaw made a strong start, Dawson County was unable to capitalize on the Broncos defense, and overtime was played. East Forsyth won 19–16 thanks to a field goal that was a walkoff.
Gilmer 42, Union County 20
Union County was rocked by the Bobcats’ explosive offense in a 42–20 thumping victory. Rob Stowe’s debut is dropped by the Panthers.
Other Games of Interest
#1 Gainesville 49, #2 Moody (AL), #2 Benedictine 7 (2nd quarter score), and #1 Buford 21 7.#44, #6 Wesleyan, #7 North Hall 7Oglethorpe vs. East Hall (Unknown)West Hall vs. Northview (Unknown)#7, Apalachee, Cherokee Bluff 47 2.Cross Keys, Madison County 28, #9, Hart County 14, Riverside 36 6.Lakeview 34, Academy 7 Piedmont
