Forsyth Central is 0-9 against West Forsyth since October of 2016 but things could change on Friday. After each having a week off, the two teams will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:30 p.m. Forsyth Central has given up an average of 37.6 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Last Friday, Forsyth Central lost to Alpharetta on the road by a 32-14 margin.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Hunter Holland-Stuhler, who rushed for 87 yards.
Meanwhile, West Forsyth strolled past Denmark with points to spare two weeks ago, taking the game 24-10. The 24-point effort marked the Wolverines' lowest-scoring contest of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
West Forsyth's win came from a few key players Forsyth Central will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Mason Page, who picked up 175 receiving yards and one touchdown. Those 175 receiving yards gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Max Walraven, who threw for 259 yards and a pair of TDs.
West Forsyth didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Denmark to a completion percentage of just 41.7%. The team can thank Jack Sacchetti for the heroic effort on defense: he. West Forsyth wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 67.9%.
West Forsyth didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Christian Gaiter and Page. Page got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
West Forsyth pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 12.0 points on average over those games. As for Forsyth Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-5.
Forsyth Central might still be hurting after the 37-14 loss they got from West Forsyth when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
