GAINESVILLE -- Gainesville High used big play after big play to turn a 7-0 halftime lead into a 27-0 win over North Hall on Friday night at the Brickyard.
Red Elephants quarterback Blake Sims and running back Teryan Rucker each converted big touchdown plays in the second half, as Gainesville picked up its fifth win in seven seasons over North Hall and remained undefeated this season (4-0).
Meanwhile, Flowery Branch also pulled away late for a 24-7 win over Chestatee at the Branch.
In Cleveland, White County picked up a hardfought, 24-21 win over West Hall, snapping the Spartans' three game win streak. And Johnson defeated Pickens 33-14.
In Bogart, Riverside missed a field goal with no time left on the clock to fall 23-21 to North Oconee.
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AREA FOOTBALL SCORES FROM SEPT. 19:
GHS 27, North Hall 0, Final
Johnson 33, Pickens 14, Final
Flowery Branch 24, Chestatee 7, Final
White Co. 24, West Hall 21, Final
North Oconee 23, Riverside 21, Final
Mill Creek 42, Duluth 0, Final
Collins Hill 17, Northview 10, Final
East Hall 33, Gilmer 26 Final, 2 OT
North Gwinnett 33, Norcross 19, Final
Loganville 19, Habersham Central 6, Final
West Forsyth 27, Creekview 24, Final
Heritage 51, Winder-Barrow 13, Final
Peachtree Ridge 34, North Forsyth 23, Final
Union Co. 35, East Jackson 14, Final
Friday
May 10th, 2024
12:17PM
