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Big second quarter lifts No. 2 Buford past No. 1 Flowery Branch in girls basketball
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Flowery Branch's Julianne Sutton, right, is fouled by Buford's Mary Walters, center, as Jessica Nelson grabs the loose ball during Friday's game in Flowery Branch. - photo by Scott Rogers | The Times
It’s not exactly just across the picket fence — but close enough. Despite the nine miles of separation between neighboring Flowery Branch and Buford, Friday night’s game gave fans a glimpse into the future — neighboring rivals with endless potential of great games for years to come. And for this first-ever meeting in region play, the top-ranked Lady Falcons were the ones to feel the effects of the big-stage atmosphere.
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