Turnovers doom Falcons in loss to Heritage, Conyers

FLOWERY BRANCH -- There are a few truisms in football, and none is more true than this: Turn the ball over and you're in for a long night.<br /> <br /> The Flowery Branch football team suffered that fate on Friday, as the Falcons gave the ball away five times en route to a 35-16 loss to Heritage, Conyers in Flowery Branch.<br /> <br /> Flowery Branch (1-2, 0-2 Region 8-AAAAA) gave up two interceptions and three fumbles to the Patriots -- with a number of the turnovers coming deep in Flowery Branch territory. <br /> <br /> The takeaways helped Heritage to sprint to a 20-0 first quarter lead that the visitors made hold up despite being out-gained by the Falcons 233-218.<br /> <br /> Jeremiah Goss led Flowery Branch with 81 yards rushing and a touchdown, while Jasen Johnson rushed for 52 yards and a score. The sophomore completed 10 of 25 pass attempts for 67 yards.<br /> <br /> The Falcons struggled on third down during the contest, converting just two of 13 attempts -- though Flowery Branch's defense held Heritage to just three in 14.<br /> <br /> Patriots quarterback David Turner was efficient during the night, completing 10 of 19 attempts for 178 yards and three scores. Christian Reid also ran for a score for the visitors. Kenan Johnson caught three passes for 91 yards and a score.<br /> <br /> Heritage had just one turnover on the night.<br /> <br /> Flowery Branch will look to bounce back next week at Cedar Shoals.<br /> <br /> Heritage (1-3, 1-2) travels to face Gainesville next week.