The Falcons opened their new seasons with some ups and downs, but two wins out of their first three as they hit the hardwood running last week.
The Irish confidently took down the Golden Hawks for their 15th win out of 17 first-round home games since 2002.
An assertive second half, after a momentum-changing defensive touchdown in the second quarter, helped the Irish overcome a very slow start to their last game of the regular season.
It began with an explosive play, and then was all downhill for the Irish as they took their late-season win streak to three games Thursday at the Ed DeFore Sports Complex.
After a back-and-forth start, the Irish seized momentum in the second half and didn't let go on their way to a key win that knocks the Royals out of a crowded tie for first place in the region.
Jamarcus Knight rushed for over 230 yards, and the Irish nearly 460 as a team, in Friday's important road victory.
The Falcons rose up to take down one of region 2-High A's leading teams as they celebrated homecoming Friday night.
