After losing to North Forsyth the last time they met, Lanier decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Longhorns walked away with a 26-17 win over the Raiders on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Longhorns.
Lanier's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ben Vanden Bos led the charge by picking up 40 receiving yards and one TD, while also rushing for 62 yards. Another signal caller making a difference was Dominic Larocca, who threw for 162 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 14 passes.
Lanier didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Yusuf Haqq. Another thorn in North Forsyth's side was Carson Cowart, who forced one fumble and made 12 total tackles.
North Forsyth's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Darron Parry, who rushed for 118 yards, and also picked up 34 receiving yards.
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| 08/29/25 - Home | 26-17 W |
| 08/30/24 - Away | 20-33 L |
| 10/05/23 - Home | 27-21 W |
| 10/07/22 - Away | 7-21 L |
Lanier now has a winning record of 2-1. As for North Forsyth, their loss was their first of the season and also makes their record 2-1.
Lanier and North Forsyth will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matches. The next time the Longhorns see the field they'll take on Dacula at 7:30 p.m. on the 12th. As for North Forsyth, their break will end when they face South Forsyth at 7:30 p.m. on the 12th.
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