The Johns Creek High School flag football team traveled to Alpharetta High School on Thursday evening for a pair of Area matchups against Riverwood and Alpharetta. The Gladiators opened the night with an impressive 20-0 victory over Riverwood before falling in a hard-fought contest against Alpharetta, 18-19.
Johns Creek set the tone early against Riverwood, turning in a complete team performance on both sides of the ball. The Gladiators controlled the game from the opening possession and secured the 20-0 shutout victory to start the evening on a positive note.
In the second game, Johns Creek faced a strong Alpharetta squad in a back-and-forth battle that remained competitive throughout. The Gladiators battled until the final whistle and came up just short in a thrilling 18-19 contest. Despite the one-point loss, the team showed resilience and determination, matching Alpharetta score for score and continuing to compete at a high level.
The split keeps Johns Creek focused as the regular season enters its final stretch. The Gladiators will return home on November 11th to host Lanier and Cambridge in their final two regular season games before turning their attention toward postseason play.
Johns Creek continues to demonstrate its competitiveness and growth each week, and the team looks forward to finishing the regular season strong in front of the home crowd.
