West Forsyth and East Forsyth squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but West Forsyth had to settle for second. They were outmatched by the East Forsyth Eagles on the road and fell 56-19. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Titans have suffered since November 10, 2023.
Riley Horton and Jailyn Moore certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Horton rushed for 79 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries, while Moore picked up 157 receiving yards and a touchdown. Moore is becoming a predictor of West Forsyth's success: when he posts at least 100 receiving yards the team is 6-1 (and 2-3 when he doesn't).
East Forsyth had a senior duo take command as Jaylin Murry gained 238 total yards and four touchdowns and Bryce Baker threw for 334 yards and four touchdowns while completing 87.5% of his passes. What's more, Murry also racked up 69 rushing yards, the most he's had since back in August. JP Gilchrist also helped out with an impressive 113 receiving yards.
West Forsyth's loss dropped their record down to 8-4. As for East Forsyth, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 12-0.
West Forsyth does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for East Forsyth, they will stay at home for another week and welcome Mooresville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. East Forsyth knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past 12 matchups -- so hopefully Mooresville likes a good challenge.
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