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North Hall travels to Jefferson, East Hall hosts Pickens in Week 2 high school football action
Flowery Branch travels to Loganville, while Buford defends 42-game winning streak at McEachern
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North Hall's Kyle Bacus (27) attempts to push his way through Flowery Branch's Anthony Woodall (44) and Jasen Johnson (7) during the Northeast Georgia Preseason Kickoff Classic at North Hall High School on Aug. 14. - photo by Erin O. Smith
North Hall at Jefferson (2-0) When: 7:30 tonight Where: Memorial Stadium, Jefferson Last year: Jefferson won 48-8 Game notes: Dragons sophomore running back Colby Wood has been brilliant in his first two outings, combining for 503 yards and seven touchdowns. ... In both wins, he’s topped the 200-yard mark on the ground. ... Junior linebacker Zack Boobas has been the star on defense for the Dragons, totaling 23 tackles (15 solo) in wins against Rabun County and Winder-Barrow. ... With the exception of last season, games between these two schools have been competitive since they began playing again in 2010. ... All four meetings between 2010-13 were decided by 10 points or less. ... Jefferson has won 10 of 13 all-time meetings against North Hall. ... The Trojans are opening the season tonight after a Week 1 bye. Flowery Branch (1-0) at Loganville (1-0) When: 7:30 tonight Where: Red Devil Stadium, Loganville Last year: Flowery Branch won 29-14 Game notes: Flowery Branch used three quarterbacks in a 34-10 win over Chestatee on Aug. 28. … Starting quarterback Nick Lance suffered a torn labrum in his right shoulder, which will sideline him for at least six weeks, pending an MRI. … Backup Jasen Johnson is now the No. 1 signal caller. … Third-stringer Kory Graham helped the Falcons to a win after throwing two passing TDs in the second half. … Wide receiver Kyle King recorded 123 yards and two touchdowns off of three catches. … Flowery Branch held Chestatee to 1 of 11 on third down attempts. … The Falcons have won five straight against the Red Devils. … Loganville beat Monroe Area 27-6 to open the season Aug. 28.
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