Friday’s outing turned into an endurance test that Gainesville North Hall passed in a 14-12 victory at Flowery Branch Cherokee Bluff’s expense in a Georgia high school football matchup.

Gainesville North Hall drew first blood by forging a 7-0 margin over Flowery Branch Cherokee Bluff after the first quarter.

The Bears tried to dig out of the hole by climbing within 7-6 at halftime.

Offense was nothing but a rumor in the third quarter, as neither squad scored.

The Trojans’ train of momentum chugged along the final-quarter tracks with a 7-6 points differential.

In recent action on September 9, Gainesville North Hall faced off against Loganville Walnut Grove and Flowery Branch Cherokee Bluff took on Danielsville Madison County on September 9 at Danielsville Madison County High School. Click here for a recap


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