2025 FB Week 8

2025 Forsyth County Middle School Football Week 8

The regular season comes to a close this week across Forsyth County, and while the playoff field is officially set, there’s still plenty to play for as teams return to divisional action in Week 8.

In the West Division, Vickery Creek has locked up the No. 1 seed after an impressive run through the season, while North Forsyth secured the No. 2 spot and a return to the postseason. Both squads have proven to be among the county’s most balanced teams, combining physical defense with efficient offenses that have kept them in control throughout the year.

Over in the East Division, DeSana and South Forsyth have each clinched playoff berths, but their head-to-head matchup this week will decide the top spot. With both teams looking to enter the postseason on a high note — and the division title on the line — this game is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated of the season.

For the rest of the county, Week 8 offers one final opportunity to finish strong, spoil a rival’s momentum, and send a message heading into the offseason. As the regular season wraps up, the stage is set for an exciting finish and a postseason that promises more high-level middle school football across Forsyth County.

Featured Matchup

DMS Dragons @ SFMS Eagles

Date: Tuesday, October 7 | Location: South Forsyth HS | Kickoff: 6:30 PM

This is it in the East. The matchup everyone’s been waiting for. When DeSana travels to South Forsyth this week, the stakes couldn’t be higher — the East Division championship and the No. 1 seed in the East hang in the balance.

Both teams enter the game undefeated at 5–0, having outscored their opponents by more than 20 points per game throughout the season. They’ve been the class of the East from start to finish, and now only one can emerge as the top seed heading into the playoffs.

DeSana and South have already secured postseason berths, but they’ve had to wait nearly a month for this moment after wrapping up their playoff spots early. Now, after weeks of anticipation, it all comes down to one game that will decide who sits atop the division.

The winner claims the East crown, earns the No. 1 seed, and gets the advantage of hosting North Forsyth, the No. 2 seed from the West, in next week’s opening playoff round. The loser will take the No. 2 seed and face the tall task of traveling to Vickery Creek, the unbeaten No. 1 seed in the West.

With two of the county’s most complete teams meeting under the lights, this game has all the makings of a classic — a battle of physical defenses, explosive playmakers, and high stakes that will shape the postseason landscape. Simply put, all eyes will be on DeSana at South Forsyth as the regular season reaches its dramatic conclusion.

Other Matchups

A year ago, this matchup served as the de facto play-in game for the final playoff spot in the West. But this fall, both Little Mill and Liberty have taken a step back in the standings, setting up a different kind of showdown to close the regular season.

While neither team will advance to the postseason this time around, there’s still plenty on the line. Pride and positioning are at stake, as the winner will secure third place in the West Division and finish the year on a high note.

Hendricks has endured through a challenging season and is still searching for their elusive first win in 2025, but the challenge doesn’t get any tougher than this — a road trip to face the defending county champions, North Forsyth.

For North Forsyth, the goal is simple: finish strong and carry momentum into the playoffs. The Wildcats have already locked up the No. 2 seed in the West Division and are eyeing another deep postseason run as they look to defend last year’s title.

It has been a challenging season for both East Division teams in 2025, with Lakeside and Riverwatch combining for just one win between them. Both programs have storied pasts, enjoying multiple successful seasons over the years, making this matchup a chance to recapture pride and remind fans of their competitive tradition.

With playoff berths out of reach, this game is all about finishing strong and leaving it all on the field. Both teams will aim to showcase the resilience that has defined their programs.

Otwell opened the season 0‑3 but has shown real momentum and growth riding a two-game winning streak into this matchup. Last year’s meeting was a battle between winless squads, so both programs have now shown significant improvements.

Vickery Creek, the county’s most improved team, has impressed all season, earning the No. 1 seed in the West. With the playoffs looming next week, it will be interesting to see how Vickery approaches this matchup with so much on the line coming up.

Weather Forecast

After a couple of gloomy, rainy days in Forsyth County, tomorrow looks to be mostly dry, though clouds will likely linger. Sunshine may peek through at times, but overcast skies will dominate the day.

Temperatures will be comfortable for football, starting the evening in the upper 70s and falling to the low 70s by the end of the games. Winds will be light and variable, mainly from the east and south, and the chance of rain tomorrow night is less than 10%, providing near-ideal conditions to close out the regular season.

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