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Flowery Branch's stifling defense faces tough playoff challenge against Carver

Panthers have several major Division I prospects on offense

The Flowery Branch defense swarms on Kell quarterback Evan Conley Friday November 10, 2017 during the first half of the Falcons round one Class 6A playoff game with the Longhorns at The Branch. - photo by Scott Rogers

11112017 BRANCH 4.jpg — The Flowery Branch defense swarms on Kell quarterback Evan Conley Friday November 10, 2017 during the first half of the Falcons round one Class 6A playoff game with the Longhorns at The Branch. - photo by Scott Rogers

The Falcons have established themselves as a force on defense, using frequent pressure to create havoc against some of Class 5A’s top offenses. It’s a big reason why Flowery Branch (9-2) has reached the second round of the playoffs, where it will face perhaps its stiffest test of the season at No. 6 Carver-Atlanta.

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