“I believe that we will win!”
That was the chant ringing out from East Forsyth’s fan section during Friday night’s home game against West Forsyth. With only 14 seconds left and the game tied 42-42, Bryce Baker lofted a pass high to J.P. Gilchrist for a two-yard touchdown.
Eagles fans were already on their feet and erupted in cheers.
East Forsyth finished its undefeated regular season with a thrilling 48-42 win over the West Forsyth Titans. The Eagles started strong after receiving the opening kickoff; Corey Blair scored a rushing touchdown just two plays into the game.
Their next offensive drive was a different story. West Forsyth kept the pressure on quarterback Bryce Baker. After getting sacked once, Baker tried to outrun the aggressive pass rush and threw to unsuspecting running back Cannen Rottweiler who had turned to block for Baker. The pass bounced off his helmet and into the hands of a West Forsyth defender who ran it back for a touchdown.
East Forsyth special teams blocked the extra point, making it 7-6.
West Forsyth took control of the game in the second quarter. They led 35-21 at halftime, fueled by a dynamic quarterback whose final stat line would include three passing touchdowns, 166 rushing yards, and two rushing touchdowns.
This style of play proved to be a double-edged sword for the Titans when East Forsyth forced the quarterback to fumble in the fourth quarter and ran it into the end zone for a touchdown. The Eagles opened up a 42-35 lead.
West Forsyth answered with a 46-yard passing touchdown just 12 seconds later. Then, the final Baker-Gilchrist touchdown happened, and the Eagles became the Central Piedmont 4A champions with a perfect 10-0 record.
Hurricane Helene extended the high school football season one week to allow postponed games to be made up. The playoff bracket will be released Nov. 10 and the 4A playoffs will begin Nov. 15.
More Kernersville High School Football:
The Glenn Bobcats won 33-22 against Davie County. Glenn finished its season 3-7, earning the Bobcats eighth place in the Central Piedmont 4A conference.
Bishop McGuinness lost 30-7 against Christ the King on Friday night. The Villains dropped to 6-4 and finished fifth in 1A/2A Conference A.
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