MT. AIRY -- Flowery Branch's season came to an end Tuesday night with a tough 39-36 loss to Salem in the first round of the Region 8-AAAA Tournament at the Habersham Central gym.
The Falcons (9-16) were in position to pull off the upset leading the Seminoles 23-14 at halftime.
But Salem used a 14-4 third quarter to grab the lead and then hung on in the fourth quarter.
James Hodges had 10 points to lead Flowery Branch. DeAza 7, Wise 7, Kanca 6, Q. Hodges 4, McBroom 2
Dedrick Turner paced Salem with 12 points. The Seminoles next will face 8A-AAAA No. 1 seed Madison County on Thursday in the second round at Winder-Barrow.
Sunday
May 4th, 2025
8:08PM
