The Lady Falcons whipped Rockdale County 3-1 in the semifinals and then knocked off Heritage 3-1 in the finals to earn the crown.
Flowery Branch (20-1) won both No. 2 singles and No. 1 doubles matches played during the day, and also claimed wins at No. 3 singles and No. 2 doubles en route to the championship.
Elizabeth Mallory won both her matches at No. 2 singles, taking both in straight sets. The No. 1 doubles team of Durden Smith and Bekki Benton needed three sets to claim a victory over Rockdale but won easily against Heritage in straight sets, 6-0, 6-1.
Meanwhile, Nicole Morris won 6-1, 6-2 in the victory over Heritage and was winning in the match against Rockdale when the contest was suspended.
Flowery Branch's girls tennis team celebrates the Region 8-AAAA title on Friday.
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