The Eagles Fly on Friday

The East Forsyth Eagles defeated the Mount Tabor Spartans 28-7 in impressive fashion Friday night, spoiling the Spartans' home opener.  Running back Lavaughnte' Smith carried 21 times for 104 yards, while Eagle quarterback Garrison Duncan added 107 of his own to an astonishing rushing total of 305 yards for the game.  Marc Pruitt of the Winston-Salem Journal provides a full wrap-up here: http://www2.journalnow.com/sports/2012/aug/25/wssport08-east-forsyth-is-too-much-for-mount-tabor-ar-2543965/

Game Notes:

• Lavaughnte' Smith gained 91 yards in the first half, and tallied two touchdowns.  He sat out until Mount Tabor cut the deficit to 21-7, returned to the huddle, and rushed for 15 yards the first time he touched the ball.
• The Eagle offense looked a lot like Jim Grobe's Wake Forest offense, with few huddles and calls made at the line.  Garrison Duncan executed the offense to near-perfection, and showed good judgment on the read option.
• Mount Tabor punter Ben Carson probably had a bittersweet night.  He was probably happy to get a lot of game action, but unfortunately it was due to the Spartans' inability to move the ball.
• The Spartans were forced to go to the air early in the second half, and it proved to be very effective.  Quarterback Raekwon Brown has a good arm, and the Junior looks to have a lot of promise.

In Addition:

• I really enjoyed the Mount Tabor spirit squads, particularly the talented Mount Tabor marching band.

• The Mount Tabor students were vocal until the bitter end, adding to a great game atmosphere.

• East Forsyth traveled well, and had very vocal support.  In all, a great night for the Eagles. Wish I had a better image...