vs. Gainesville on Nov. 9

The last time these two teams were in the same region, the Flowery Branch-Gainesville usually decided either a playoff spot, seeding or a region title.

Once again the last game of the year, it could once again decide a region title, not unlike the Falcons’ past two regular-season finales against Clarke Central.

Location: Flowery Branch
Coach: Chris Griffin, 0-0 (1st year)
Region: 8-AAAAA
Last region title: 2011 (8-AAAA)
Last playoff appearance: Every year since 2005
Returning starters: On offense 7, on defense 8
Offensive Strategy: Spread Option. “The purpose is to get the ball to different peoples’ hands much easier. When we spread the ball out, you’ve got six different guys who are a threat on every play.”
Defensive Strategy: 3-4. “A pressure-style defense. We’re going to line up at 3-4, but we’re not going to stay at 3-4. When the ball’s snapped it could be something different.”

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