Nowhere to hide: Flowery Branch Cherokee Bluff dominates Gainesville Chestatee from start to finish

Flowery Branch Cherokee Bluff grabbed the early lead and never gave it up in cruising to a 42-21 win over Gainesville Chestatee.

Flowery Branch Cherokee Bluff opened with a 28-0 advantage over Gainesville Chestatee through the first quarter.

The Bears fought to a 35-0 halftime margin at the War Eagles’ expense.

The roles reversed in the third quarter as Gainesville Chestatee fought to within 42-21.

The scoreboard was in hibernation in the fourth quarter, with neither team scoring.

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