R.J. Reynolds lost against East Forsyth back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The R.J. Reynolds Demons were outmatched by the East Forsyth Eagles at home and fell 61-14. While losing is never fun, the Demons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 114th, while the Eagles are ranked sixth).
Although R.J. Reynolds took the loss, they still got scores from Christian Frierson and DeAndre Charles.
Even if they lost, R.J. Reynolds' defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. In fact, those sacks all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Jaylen Coakley. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made seven or more in the last three games he's played.
East Forsyth got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Bryce Baker out in front who threw for 259 yards and two touchdowns while completing 76.9% of his passes, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Jaire Richburg was another key receiver, picking up 149 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
R.J. Reynolds' loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for East Forsyth, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. R.J. Reynolds will take on West Forsyth at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. West Forsyth is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 27 points per game this season. As for East Forsyth, they will face off against Glenn at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. East Forsyth is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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