Flomaton’s Playoff Hopes Dashed By Elba

November 19, 2011

Top-ranked Elba defeated No. 6 Flomaton Friday night 33-23 in the quarterfinals of the 2A Alabama playoffs.

The Hurricanes scored with a 22-yard field goal from Hunter Bonds and an 18-yard touchdown from Ryheem Dixon in the first quarter. In the third, Dixon hit Neiko Robinson with an 8-yard touchdown pass. Flomaton’s final score cam on an 11-yard touchdown pass from Dixon to Bonds.

For Flomaton, it was only the second time in over 80 years that Hurricanes had advanced to the quarterfinals.

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Pictured: Flomaton takes on Elba Friday night in Flomaton. NorthEscambia.com photo by Kenny Shivers, click to enlarge.

Comments

6 Responses to “Flomaton’s Playoff Hopes Dashed By Elba”

  1. mdj1991 on November 22nd, 2011 11:51 am

    Both teams really did play a great game…GOOD JOB CANES !!!!!

  2. Dana on November 20th, 2011 3:43 pm

    It was a hard-fought game to the very end!! Proud to be a Flomaton Hurricane!!

  3. angie on November 19th, 2011 8:38 pm

    so proud of you Canes. ya’ll played a great game last night.

  4. mel on November 19th, 2011 10:46 am

    I’m still proud of you canes!! I agree with Robin, STAND PROUD!

  5. Robin on November 19th, 2011 9:01 am

    I’m so proud of our Hurricanes! They had an amazing all different kinds of record breaking season! Played a great championship game last night, so, to all of them, please don’t walk around with your heads hanging down!! Keep looking straight up!! And, make sure everybody knows how great y’all are!! Your #1 in our eyes. Love my #40

  6. Ms k on November 19th, 2011 8:27 am

    I think that’s a pretty good ending. Both teams knew they had to fight.