For most Flomaton High School fans, Dec. 6, 2018 will be etched in their minds forever. That's the date the Hurricanes captured the school's first state football championship with a 23-12 win over Piedmont at Jordan-Hare Stadium on the campus of Auburn University.
There was a long period of celebration by the Flomaton faithful, but like other high schools across the state preparations immediately began for the 2019 season.
We doubt Flomaton had the 24-hour rule most college coaches talk about in terms of celebrating a victory to getting ready for the next game, but it was close.
Flomaton will be hosting a spring jamboree of sorts beginning a 7 p.m. Friday that will feature the Hurricanes, Washington County, Monroe County and Southern Choctaw.
While we were first shocked that there would be a $6 charge at the gate, we quickly understood. Flomaton has to help pay the transportation costs for some of the teams and other expenses. We think we sometimes take it for granted that money is available for such events, but more times than not that money only becomes available when we support our athletic teams, when we buy tickets for the drama club's play and more.
Friday night will also be a good chance to give the Flomaton Band Boosters and the Flomaton Quarterback Club a jumpstart heading into next year with both concession stands open.
Hopefully the Flomaton community will show up in multitudes to show their appreciation to all the hard work these young men have put in since walking out of Jordan-Hare.
Hurricane proud!
