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Despite a rash of injuries that could have derailed its season, Union County will get a chance to play for its first region title since 1973.

Flowery Branch had shot to win it on the final drive of the game but fell short in a 32-28 loss to Loganville at Falcon Field on Friday.

Commerce’s Jacarri Huff provided the hit, Jaiden Daniels scooped it up, and the Tigers defense propelled the Tigers to a thrilling 23-17 overtime win over Rabun County on Friday at Tiger Stadium.

Gainesville's Gavin Hall was tough to handle Friday night in Raider Valley.

White County's rally fell short in a 39-37 loss to Pickens at Warrior Stadium on Friday.

It took Habersham Central two quarters to get warmed up. Once they did, it was over.

Buford held Mountain View to 105 total yards en route to a 51-0 blowout at Tom Riden Stadium on Friday.

Commerce, Gainesville, and Lumpkin County all wrapped up region titles on Friday in what was a thrilling second-to-last week of the 2023 regular season.

Buford is one win from back-to-back state titles while Banks County will have to win three times on Saturday to win its first state title since 2018.

Lumpkin County began playing football in 1961. The Indians are into their 63rd season of football in the Georgia High School Association. They have never hoisted a region title banner.