Flomaton Hurricanes Play Up A Storm To Advance To Quarterfinals

November 12, 2011

The Flomaton Hurricanes played up a storm Friday night, crushing Goshen 51-7 to advance to the Class 2A quarterfinals next week.

Flomaton took the lead early when Neiko Robinson recovered a fumble for an 85-yard touchdown. With a good kick from Hunter Bonds, the Hurricanes were leading the second round playoff game 7-0. Moments later, Neino Robinson (Neiko’s brother) intercepted a Goshen pass and returned 52-yards it for a 14-0 Flomaton lead in the first quarter. Then, Neiko Robinson scored again a on a 3-yard dive. A missed kicked, the ‘Canes were up 20-0 with 2:46 to go in the first.

In the second, Flomaton added a 50-yard Robinson Brothers touchdown from Neiko. A missed attempt for two, and Flomaton was up 26-0 with 9:14 to go in the half.

The Canes opened the second half with a 65-yard touchdown run from Ryheem Dixon on the first play of the third quarter. A good point after, and Flomaton’s advantage was 33-0 over the Goshen Eagles. Then with 4:41 to go in the third, Neiko Robinson scored on an 8-yard touchdown run, 39-0. Dixon picked up a 33-yard touchdown run with 2:55 to go in the third, 45-0.

At 5:15 to go in the game, Goshen picked up a 72-yard touchdown, 45-7. Dixon scored another touchdown with an 88-yard kick off return, 51-7.

The Flomaton Hurricanes stand at 11-1 — a tie for the best-ever Flomaton season.

The Elba Tigers (12-0) will travel to Flomaton next Friday night at 7:00 for a Class 2A quarterfinal game — the second-ever trip to the quarterfinals for the Hurricanes.

Pictured above and below: Action as the Flomaton Hurricanes stormed past Goshen in round two of the playoffs Friday night in Goshen. Pictured inset: The Canes celebrate the win. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kenny Shivers, click to enlarge.




Comments

7 Responses to “Flomaton Hurricanes Play Up A Storm To Advance To Quarterfinals”

  1. Michelle on November 15th, 2011 9:42 pm

    It’s great to be a Flomaton HURRICANE! :)

  2. Laura on November 14th, 2011 8:29 am

    Great job Canes! Keep it up so we can go ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!

  3. angie on November 12th, 2011 3:43 pm

    so proud of our Canes this year.

  4. JUDY on November 12th, 2011 10:29 am

    This is your year Canes GO BIG GREEN
    Proud of our Canes

  5. his main lady on November 12th, 2011 9:36 am

    i might be goin to next weeeks game to see my boo play. im so proud of him. way to go canes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  6. Robin on November 12th, 2011 7:48 am

    I’m so proud of our Canes! Keep up the good work boys… This year it belongs to Flomaton High School Hurricanes.

  7. Dana on November 12th, 2011 1:03 am

    Keep it up CANES!! GO BIG GREEN!!

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