Football Preview: Forbush Falcons vs. Elkin Buckin' Elks
Forbush is 4-0 against Elkin since August of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Forbush Falcons will welcome the Elkin Buckin' Elks at 7:00 p.m. Forbush is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.
Last Saturday, Forbush took a blow against North Surry, falling 51-21. While losing is never fun, the Falcons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 329th, while the Greyhounds are ranked 156th).
Despite the loss, Forbush got top-tier performance from Tyler Winters, who threw for 210 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 79 yards on only ten carries. Joseph Barnes was Winters' top target, picking up 131 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Elkin came into Friday's matchup having lost seven straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They enjoyed a cozy 28-13 victory over South Stokes last Friday. The Buckin' Elks' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Forbush's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Elkin, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Forbush was able to grind out a solid victory over Elkin when the teams last played back in September of 2023, winning 33-20. Will Forbush repeat their success, or does Elkin have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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