The West Forsyth Titans and Butler Bulldogs will face off in the second round of the 2023 NCHSAA 4A West Football Championships on Friday, November 10th, at 7pm ET in Matthews, North Carolina.
What it is: North Carolina High School Football
Matchup: West Forsyth Titans vs. Butler Bulldogs
Time: Friday Nov 10, 2023, 7pm ET
Game Type: Playoffs
Bracket: Followers2023 NCHSAA 4A West Football Championships
Round: Second Round
Locations: David W. Butler – Matthews, NC
Live stream: Watch here
The Titans come into the game with an 8-3 record, while the Bulldogs are 10-1. Butler is ranked 3rd in the state, while West Forsyth is ranked 18th.
The Titans have a balanced offense, averaging 37.2 points per game. They are led by senior quarterback Ryan Wright, who has thrown for over 3,000 yards and 35 touchdowns this season. Wright is also a threat on the ground, rushing for over 500 yards and 10 touchdowns. West Forsyth also has a solid running game, led by senior running back Matt Cassidy.
The Bulldogs have a high-powered offense, averaging 41.9 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. Butler also has a solid running game, led by senior running back Landyn Collins.
Both defenses are playing at a high level, with West Forsyth allowing just 23.7 points per game and Butler allowing just 21.3 points per game.
This is sure to be a close game between two evenly matched teams. West Forsyth will need to find a way to slow down the Bulldogs’ passing game and force turnovers. Butler 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 Butler due to their home field advantage and their high-powered offense. I predict that the Bulldogs will win a close game, 38-35.
