Football Recap: East Surry Skates Past North Forsyth with Ease + How To Watch

There's no place like home for East Surry, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They blew past the North Forsyth Vikings, posting a 48-20 win. The Cardinals' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Nathan Kiger

Rushing Yards (Career)

09/19/25 vs North Forsyth	219
09/12/25 @ Walkertown	97
09/05/25 @ Murphy	67
08/22/25 vs Statesville	17
08/29/25 @ Starmount	10

East Surry's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nathan Kiger, who rushed for 219 yards and two TDs while picking up 11.5 yards per carry. Those 219 rushing yards gave Kiger a new career-high. Another passer making a difference was JB Davis, who threw for 110 yards and three touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes.

They were just one part of a punishing run game: East Surry was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 391 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.

Despite the loss, North Forsyth had strong showings from Cyncere Goff, who rushed for 75 yards and one score on only seven carries, and Karon Lindsay, who rushed for 78 yards and one TD on only eight carries.

East Surry's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for North Forsyth, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-4.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. After each having a week off, East Surry and Surry Central will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:00 p.m. on October 3. The Cardinals will be up against the Golden Eagles' rather soft defense (which has allowed 39.5 points per match), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for North Forsyth, they will look to defend their home field on October 3 against Oak Grove at 7:00 p.m. The Grizzlies' defense has only allowed 8.5 points per game this season, so the Vikings' offense will have their work cut out for them.