The Independence Patriots and East Forsyth Eagles will face off in the second round of the 2023 NCHSAA 4A West Football Championships on Friday, November 10th, at 7pm ET in Kernersville, North Carolina.
What it is: North Carolina High School Football
Matchup: Independence Patriots vs. East Forsyth Eagles
Time: Friday Nov 10, 2023, 7pm ET
Game Type: Playoffs
Bracket: 2023 NCHSAA 4A West Football Championships
Round: Second Round
Locations: East Forsyth – Kernersville, NC
Live stream: Watch here
The Patriots come into the game with an 8-3 record, while the Eagles are 10-1. East Forsyth is ranked 13th in the state, while Independence is ranked 11th.
The Patriots have a high-powered offense, averaging 43.6 points per game. They are led by senior quarterback Ryan Wright, who has thrown for over 3,000 yards and 30 touchdowns this season. Wright is also a threat on the ground, rushing for over 500 yards and 10 touchdowns. Independence also has a solid running game, led by senior running back Matt Cassidy.
The Eagles have a balanced offense, averaging 41.1 points per game. They are led by senior quarterback Micah Ford, who has thrown for over 2,500 yards and 25 touchdowns this season. Ford is also a threat on the ground, rushing for over 400 yards and 15 touchdowns. East Forsyth also has a solid running game, led by senior running back Landyn Collins.
Both defenses are playing at a high level, with Independence allowing just 21.7 points per game and East Forsyth allowing just 23.3 points per game.
This is sure to be a close game between two evenly matched teams. Independence will need to find a way to slow down the Eagles’ passing game and force turnovers. East Forsyth will need to protect the football and capitalize on their scoring opportunities.
This is the first time that the two teams have met on the gridiron.
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Both teams are evenly matched, but I am giving the edge to East Forsyth due to their home field advantage. I predict that the Eagles will win a close game, 35-31.
