Prep football: South tops Central

\x3Cp\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3ESouth Forsyth\x26rsquo\x3Bs defense forced a fumble at the goal line and an 80\x2Dyard touchdown run on the very next snap vaulted the War Eagles to a 24\x2D6 victory over visiting Forsyth Central in the season opener for both teams.\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3ESouth, which held a 15\x2D6 third\x2Dquarter lead at the time of defender Eddie Mirynowski\x26rsquo\x3Bs big play, rode a strong second half to pull away from its county rival.\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3EAnd Mirynowski\x26rsquo\x3Bs strip and quarterback Jantzen Jeffrey\x26rsquo\x3Bs ensuing score, occurring during a dizzying 15\x2Dsecond span, gave the War Eagles the breathing room they needed.\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26ldquo\x3BEddie\x26rsquo\x3Bs play changed the game,\x26rdquo\x3B said South head coach Jeff Arnette. \x26ldquo\x3BThat would have made it a one\x2Dscore game and the momentum would\x26rsquo\x3Bve been on their side.\x26rdquo\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3ESouth\x26rsquo\x3Bs first points of the season came on a safety from its defense midway through the first quarter.\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3ELater in the quarter, running back Hunter Beeghley outraced the Bulldogs\x26rsquo\x3B defense 68 yards for a touchdown.\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3EThe Bulldogs got on the scoreboard with 7:46 left before halftime. Quarterback Spencer Transue hit Alex Taylor on a 31\x2Dyard scoring strike.\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26ldquo\x3BI can\x26rsquo\x3Bt fault our effort,\x26rdquo\x3B said Central head coach Chris Bennett. \x26ldquo\x3BThe effort was phenomenal. There were just too many little mental mistakes.\x26rdquo\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3ECentral (0\x2D1 overall, 0\x2D1 Region 7\x2DAAAA) is off next week, then opens a two\x2Dgame homestand starting Sept. 9 against defending Class AAAA state champion Chattahoochee.\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3ESouth (1\x2D0, 1\x2D0) plays Friday at Woodland before an off date Sept. 9.\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E* \x3Cstrong\x3ELambert 28, Northwest Whitfield 7\x3C/strong\x3E\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3EThough Lambert never trailed, the team spent most of the night in recovery mode.\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3EThe Longhorns pounced on seven fumbles \x26mdash\x3B including five of their own \x26mdash\x3B in a 28\x2D7 win over Northwest Whitfield in the season opener at The Horn.\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3ELambert bested the Bruins in a second straight season opener, capitalizing on first\x2Dhalf opportunities then milking away the last two quarters.\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26ldquo\x3BIt comes down to turnovers,\x26rdquo\x3B said Lambert head coach Sid Maxwell. \x26ldquo\x3BWe made more than our share of mistakes, but we were able to make up for them.\x26rdquo\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3EThe Longhorns\x26rsquo\x3B offense was paced by quarterback David Broadus, who ran for one touchdown and threw for another, and running back Daniel Myers, who tallied 84 yards and one score on 14 carries.\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3ELambert (1\x2D0, 1\x2D0 Region 7\x2DAAAA) travels to Chattahoochee on Friday.\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E* \x3Cstrong\x3EWoodstock 14, North Forsyth 8\x3C/strong\x3E\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3EWOODSTOCK \x26mdash\x3B North Forsyth\x26rsquo\x3Bs defense was solid all night, but the offense couldn\x26rsquo\x3Bt finish off a late charge.\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3EThe Raiders closed within six points of Woodstock in the fourth quarter, but a late interception allowed the Wolverines to hold on for a 14\x2D8 victory.\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26ldquo\x3BIt was tough, but I am real proud of our staff and our players,\x26rdquo\x3B said North head coach Blair Armstrong. \x26ldquo\x3BWe really worked hard tonight and fought and stayed in the game. We need to execute better on offense, but it is all an evolution and tonight is another step.\x26rdquo\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3ENorth\x26rsquo\x3Bs defense shut out Woodstock in three of four quarters, allowing just 236 total yards to the Wolverines while forcing three fumbles and one pick.\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3ENorth\x26rsquo\x3Bs touchdown came on fourth and nine with 9:51 to go in the game. Quarterback Mitch Gutierrez (37 yards rushing, 47 yards passing) hit Branson Marks (2 catches for 26 yards) for a 29\x2Dyard score.\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3ENext up for the Raiders (0\x2D2) is a bye week, followed by a visit from Hillgrove on Sept. 9.\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E* \x3Cstrong\x3EWest Forsyth 21, Harrison 13\x3C/strong\x3E\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3EWest Forsyth used a trio of big plays to overcome an early 10\x2Dpoint deficit and rallied behind three touchdowns of at least 61 yards for a 21\x2D13 victory over Harrison.\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNormal\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3EPlaying at the Den, the Wolverines began their scoring in the second quarter as Lance Bellue returned a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown.\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNormal\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNormal\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3EOn West\x26rsquo\x3Bs next possession, running back Blake Roberts (11 rushes, 102 yards) tore down the right sideline for a 75\x2Dyard touchdown and 14\x2D10 lead.\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNormal\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNormal\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3EIn the fourth quarter, the Wolverines\x26rsquo\x3B Jake Wieczorek took a screen pass 61 yards for a touchdown.\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNormal\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNormal\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26ldquo\x3BWe tell our kids \x26hellip\x3B if we\x26rsquo\x3Bre having kind of a down day ... just keep working,\x26rdquo\x3B said West head coach Frank Hepler. \x26ldquo\x3BThings will turn our way, and [they] did. We didn\x26rsquo\x3Bt panic, our kids didn\x26rsquo\x3Bt panic.\x26rdquo\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNormal\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNormal\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3EWith a season\x2Dopening victory under their belt, the Wolverines (1\x2D0) will head on the road for three games beginning Friday against Cherokee in Canton.\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E* \x3Cstrong\x3EGeorge Walton 28, Pinecrest 0\x3C/strong\x3E\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3ETwo costly Pinecrest errors helped visiting George Walton Academy defeat its old Georgia Independent School Association rival 28\x2D0.\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNormal\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNormal\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3EBoth teams moved to the Georgia High School Association last year.\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNormal\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNormal\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3EWhile the Paladins were held off the scoreboard, they remained in contention until the fourth quarter.\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNormal\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNormal\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3EPinecrest head coach Charles Wiggins praised his players\x26rsquo\x3B effort.\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNormal\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNormal\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26ldquo\x3BThey come to play,\x26rdquo\x3B he said. \x26ldquo\x3BWe\x26rsquo\x3Bre not intimidated by anybody, and they\x26rsquo\x3Bre not going to give up. That\x26rsquo\x3Bs the character of our team.\x26rdquo\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNormal\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNormal\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3EThe Paladins (1\x2D1) are off this week, returning Sept. 9 when they play host to Trion.\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x3Cem\x3EFor complete coverage of all of Friday night\x26rsquo\x3Bs action see the next editon of the Forsyth County News.\x3C/em\x3E\x3C/p\x3E\x0D\x0A\x3Cp class\x3D\x22MsoNoSpacing\x22 style\x3D\x22margin: 0in 0in 0pt\x3B\x22\x3E\x26nbsp\x3B\x3C/p\x3E

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