A tight-knit tilt turned in Flowery Branch’s direction just enough to squeeze past Decatur 39-38 in a Georgia high school football matchup on August 19.

The first quarter gave Flowery Branch a 23-14 lead over Decatur.

Defense ruled the second quarter as the Falcons and the Bulldogs were both scoreless.

Decatur moved ahead of Flowery Branch 31-30 to start the fourth quarter.

The fourth quarter was decisive for the Falcons, as they climbed out of a hole with a 39-38 scoring margin.


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