East Surry never let their opponents score on Friday. They took their game at home with ease, bagging a 49-0 victory over the Forbush Falcons. The result was nothing new for the Cardinals, who have now won three matches by 45 points or more so far this season.
Troy Watson was his usual excellent self, rushing for 151 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: East Surry was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 337 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
East Surry didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Stephen Keener and Hatcher Hamm.
East Surry's win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-2. As for Forbush, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. East Surry will head out to face off against North Wilkes at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. East Surry is facing North Wilkes at the right time seeing as North Wilkes is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Forbush, it'll be Battle of the Birds when Falcons challenges Surry Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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