The South Forsyth Eagles have been one of the county’s most consistent programs in recent years, and 2025 has only strengthened that reputation. After falling just short of a championship berth last season in heartbreaking fashion — blowing a 24-point first-half lead to North Forsyth in the semifinals — the Eagles entered this year with a clear mission: finish what they started.

The Eagles have used that disappointment as motivation, pairing it with a talented and experienced roster to dominate their opponents in 2025 and remain the county’s only undefeated team. Their closest games this year were a pair of 24-point victories over Riverwatch and Little Mill. In just six games, South Forsyth has scored 228 points — an average of 38 per game — while allowing only 39 (6.5 per game).

The Eagles opened the 2025 campaign against Vickery Creek in Week 1. Based on last season, it might have been presumed that this would be an easy opener for South Forsyth, but the Vipers had other plans — beginning a breakout year that would see them make a playoff run of their own. At the time the game was canceled due to weather, the two teams were deadlocked. If a championship matchup between them comes to pass, players, coaches, and fans alike should be in for a treat.

Week 2’s featured game against Lakeside turned into a shocking blowout. Last year, South Forsyth and Lakeside battled for the #1 seed in the East, but this season told a different story. The Eagles led by 14 at the half and never looked back, cruising to a 30-point victory over the Lions. Week 3 brought another divisional matchup against Piney Grove, and the Eagles matched their point total from the previous week by halftime — jumping out to a 30-point lead before posting a 44–0 shutout, one of their most dominant outings of the season.

South Forsyth wrapped up its three-game divisional stretch with another convincing win over Riverwatch. The Eagles led by two touchdowns at halftime and added another before the final horn, winning 30–6. The victory moved South Forsyth into first place in the division as DeSana headed into its bye week — and it also meant South Forsyth would enjoy its own off week atop the East standings. Despite not playing, the Eagles clinched their playoff spot with DeSana’s win over Lakeside, setting up a Week 8 showdown for the division crown.

Before that much-anticipated meeting, South Forsyth had two non-divisional games on the schedule, separated by fall break. First up was Hendricks, and the Eagles left no doubt — exploding for 36 first-half points while pitching another shutout. The scoring slowed after the break, but the outcome was never in doubt. Following fall break, South defeated Little Mill by the same 30–6 margin as its Riverwatch win, again showing its consistency and depth.

Week 8 was the big one — possibly the biggest game of the season — as South Forsyth took on DeSana for the #1 seed in the East and the division crown. The Dragons kept things tight early as both teams battled nerves and traded early scores, but the Eagles led 16–8 at the half. After halftime, it was all South Forsyth. The Eagles dominated as they had all season, outscoring the Dragons 28–6 in the second half to win 44–14.

In last week's semifinal game versus North Forsyth at South Forsyth High School, the Eagles once again showed why they’ve been one of the county’s most consistent programs. The first half between South Forsyth and North Forsyth lived up to the hype, as both teams traded blows in a physical, high-energy opening half. The Eagles held a slim 16-14 lead at the break, but the second half was all South. Behind a relentless offensive attack and a defense that made all the right adjustments, the Eagles pulled away in dominant fashion to secure a 38-14 victory.

Now, the Eagles get their shot at redemption in the championship against a familiar opponent — DeSana. After falling just short of a title a season ago, South Forsyth has used that disappointment as motivation throughout the year, dominating opponents on both sides of the ball and remaining unbeaten heading into Tuesday’s final. Behind a balanced offense, disciplined defense, and a veteran group that has learned from last year’s heartbreak, the Eagles are focused on finishing the job and bringing home the county championship.