Flowery Branch High School
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Flowery Branch High School is a four year public comprehensive high school in Flowery Branch
, Georgia
, USA, operated by Hall County Schools. The school serves the communities of Flowery Branch, Buford
, Chestnut Mountain,and part of Braselton. In 2007, Flowery Branch was voted Georgia's High School of Excellence.
During the 2008 postseason, Flowery Branch adopted the name "Road Warriors", traveling over 900 miles throughout the playoffs en route to a berth in the Class AAA state championship. Due to the school's move to a new building the year prior and the expanding size of the student body, 2010 saw the Falcons move into the AAAA classification for football, and put an end to the Falcons' rivalries with nearby North Hall, Gainesville, and Chestatee.
The Flowery Branch Falcons finished the 2009 season with a 14-0 halftime lead over top ranked Gainesville High School. The Falcons were not able to hold their lead and lost the game 29-21.
Flowery Branch, Georgia
Flowery Branch is a town in Hall County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 5,679. In 2010, the population was 5,679...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, USA, operated by Hall County Schools. The school serves the communities of Flowery Branch, Buford
Buford, Georgia
As of 2010 Buford had a population of 12,225. The racial and ethnic composition of the population was 65.8% white, 13.8% black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.9% Asian, 14.7% reporting some other race and 2.5% reproting two or more races...
, Chestnut Mountain,and part of Braselton. In 2007, Flowery Branch was voted Georgia's High School of Excellence.
Football
The Flowery Branch Falcons football team has developed into state contenders. Head coach Lee Shaw has built the program from the ground up, going from an inaugural 0-10 season in 2002 to a state finals appearance in 2008. After three years with a combined record of 6-24, Shaw and the Falcons broke through in 2005 with an 11-2 record and a trip to the Elite 8. The Falcons have achieved four straight playoff appearances with a 52-14 combined record.During the 2008 postseason, Flowery Branch adopted the name "Road Warriors", traveling over 900 miles throughout the playoffs en route to a berth in the Class AAA state championship. Due to the school's move to a new building the year prior and the expanding size of the student body, 2010 saw the Falcons move into the AAAA classification for football, and put an end to the Falcons' rivalries with nearby North Hall, Gainesville, and Chestatee.
2009 Season
- Overall record: (10-4)
- 7-AAA Record: (6-3) 4th
- Sub B Record: (4-1) 2nd
- Class AAA Rank: 3rd - Final
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 28, 2009 | Stephens County | W 38-8 | 1-0 | ||||
| 2 | September 4, 2009 | Lumpkin County | W 35-7 | 2-0 | ||||
| 3 | September 11, 2009 | Creekview | L 35-38 | 2-1 | ||||
| 4 | September 18, 2009 | Chestatee | W 48-12 | 3-1 | ||||
| 5 | September 25, 2009 | *Johnson | W 52-24 | 4-1 | ||||
| 6 | October 2, 2009 | *West Hall | W 62-14 | 5-1 | ||||
| 7 | October 9, 2009 | North Hall | L 34-37 | 5-2 | ||||
| 8 | October 16, 2009 | *East Hall | W 69-16 | 6-2 | ||||
| 9 | October 23, 2009 | *West Forsyth | W 54-51 | 7-2 | ||||
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| 11 | November 6, 2009 | *Gainesville | L 49-17 | 7-3 | ||||
| P1 | November 13, 2009 | Ridgeland | W 17-14 | 8-3 | ||||
| P2 | November 20, 2009 | Grady | W 35-21 | 9-3 | ||||
| P3 | November 27, 2009 | Carver, COL | W 35-33 | 10-3 | ||||
| P4 | December 4, 2009 | Gainesville | L 21-29 | 10-4 | ||||
The Flowery Branch Falcons finished the 2009 season with a 14-0 halftime lead over top ranked Gainesville High School. The Falcons were not able to hold their lead and lost the game 29-21.
Notable seasons
- 2009 (10-4) Region 4th Place: Class AAA Final 4
- 2008 (12-3) Region 3rd Place: Class AAA State Championship - State Runner-Up
- 2007 (9-2) Region Runner-Up: Class AAA Playoffs
- 2006 (10-2) Region Runner-Up: Class AAA Sweet 16
- 2005 (11-2) Region Runner-Up: Class AAA Elite 8