Friday Game Night

Flowery Branch got off to just the kind of start it wanted. The finish, however, was all Clarke Central.

The Jefferson offense showed tremendous balance and explosiveness in a 51-16 demolition of Morgan County Friday night in Region 8-AAA action.

Joseph Mancuso threw for three touchdowns and Chase Burnette ran for three scores to lead Union County to a 42-27 win over Greene County in Region 8-AA action Friday night.

Mill Creek has everything set up for a chance at something big.

Rabun County scored 28 second quarter points to blow open a close game en route to a 49-7 Region 8-AA victory over Oglethorpe County Friday night.

Riverside Military gave it a run but could not hand Washington-Wilkes its second upset loss in as many weeks, as the Tigers held on for a 13-10 win on Friday in Gainesville.

State prep football scores. ...

Lanier has never played in a game like this -- Gainesville has seen dozens just in the past decade.

This could be moving week for area teams in their respective regions. Some key matchups involving the top teams in every region could go a long way in determining the region champs -- or seeing others playoff chances virtually come to an end.

Region championships may still be on the horizon, but tonight's prep football games feature at least one contest that could well be a title showdown, as well as plenty more games that will decide playoff races over the coming weeks.