Flomaton Hurricanes Advance To 3A State Championship Game

November 30, 2018

Somebody needs to tell the National Weather Service that hurricane season is not over. The Flomaton Hurricanes area headed to state.

The Canes defeated Providence Christian of Dothan 34-33 Friday night in Flomaton.

It was the first time in the 94-year history of Flomaton football that the Hurricanes had appeared in state semifinal game. And now for the first time ever, the Flomaton Hurricanes advance to the 3A state championship game Thursday at 11 a.m. in Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium. They Hurricanes (11-3) will take on Piedmont (12-2).

A record crowd packed into Flomaton’s stadium to see the historic game, and oh what a game it was.

And all came down to the last 2.5 seconds of play. The Hurricanes were up 34-33, and the Eagles were ready for the win with a 27-yard field goal attempt. But Flomaton blocked the kick for the dramatic win as the horn sounded.

Flomaton was down 33-26 about halfway through the fourth quarter. Daquan Johnson found Da’Shun Odom with a long touchdown pass with 5:30 to go. With a two-point conversion into the endzone, the Hurricanes were up by one.

For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery, click here.

Pictured top: Da’Shun Odom pushes away a Providence Christian defender as he makes a one-handed catch Friday night for the Flomaton Hurricanes. Pictured below: Odom reaches for a touchdown for the Canes. Pictured further below: Flomaton’s Javontaye Wright makes a tackles. Pictured bottom: Flomaton cheerleaders lead the crowd. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

Comments

15 Responses to “Flomaton Hurricanes Advance To 3A State Championship Game”

  1. 'Canes Fan on December 2nd, 2018 11:05 pm

    Way to go, ‘Canes! Great job to players, coaches, etc. Listened on the radio and it was exciting, but wish someone had is on film. I’m so excited for you! How is the great receiver, Odom doing? Can we get an update about his health and treatments? Well wishes to him and GOOD LUCK Flomaton Hurricanes on Thursday in Auburn!

  2. Veva on December 2nd, 2018 1:22 am

    Congrats!!! Been pulling for y’all all the way from Winfield Am! Go Canes bring home the trophy!

  3. TUMom on December 1st, 2018 11:30 am

    WAY TO GO HURRICANES. BEST OF LUCK NEXT WEEK IN AUBURN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  4. Kathy on December 1st, 2018 10:05 am

    We listened to the game on the radio. Although we are not from Flomaton, we support our neighboring community. This is exciting for all the surrounding area. Won’t be able to listen to the game on Thursday (because of work) but we are pulling for you Flomaton! Go Canes!

  5. Willis on December 1st, 2018 8:03 am

    Amazing Players, Coaches and Fans.
    One more time in Auburn.
    Go Canes !!!

  6. Johnny Folsom on December 1st, 2018 7:24 am

    For my parents John L & Shelmerdene Folsom- and for my class of 1970 – WOW, what a game and what a season! Looking forward to the Flomaton Hurricanes bringing the State championship home from Auburn!

  7. Safebear on December 1st, 2018 7:20 am

    I haven’t been involved with Flomaton Football in a long time other than keeping up with them from a distance. However, I almost cried last night I was so happy when I heard this news! GO CANES!

  8. So proud on December 1st, 2018 7:10 am

    Way to go Canes. Let’s paint the town with banners and signs. This is something for Flomaton to be proud of. Bj

  9. Beautiful on December 1st, 2018 12:49 am

    Congrats! May God continues to bless you guys, hope you guys win The State Championship. Great job

  10. Kevin Knowled on December 1st, 2018 12:23 am

    I meant to say congratulations to The Vickery’s!!! Michael McCall see you in Auburn! Q McCall’s got speed for days!!!

  11. Coach Bell on December 1st, 2018 12:21 am

    Single handedly the greatest football game I have ever witnessed at any level. So proud of our players & coaches; gutsy doesn’t even begin to describe how this team fought and played tonight. Total team effort, just can’t say enough. This is the night that the town of Flomaton has been waiting 94 years to to see, and I am glad that I was there to be a part of it! Never been prouder to be a Flomaton Hurricane.

  12. Sam on November 30th, 2018 11:52 pm

    Great game and great kids. They don’t quit. A rare thing now days.

  13. Kevin Knowles on November 30th, 2018 11:41 pm

    This game was an amazing experience. I hugged several people, couldn’t even tell you their names. Dashun, the best I’ve ever seen around this area, big plays don’t even begin to describe him. If you’ve ever seen him play, I know this is hard to believe, but he’s an even better person! Congrations to The Vickery’s, tremendous people! Go CANES!!!!

  14. Proud FHS Alumni on November 30th, 2018 11:37 pm

    Proud to be a FLOMATON HURRICANE!! Way to go ‘Canes!!

  15. Chris conrad on November 30th, 2018 11:18 pm

    Congratulations Hurricanes!!! Proud to be a hurricane alum !!! Go get them!