East Surry survived a late Forbush rally to win 38-32, despite the Falcons erasing a 15-point deficit and taking a third-quarter lead. Jon Hutchens’ two fourth-quarter touchdowns restored the Cardinals’ advantage, and Forbush’s final play ended 15 yards short of the tying score.

By the Numbers
  • Jon Hutchens: 19 carries, 156 yards and 4 touchdowns.
  • Hunter Wolfe: 210 passing yards, 3 touchdowns and 1 interception; also ran for 116 yards and a touchdown.
  • Landon Hughes: 137 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns.
  • East Surry: 343 total yards, including 244 rushing yards.
  • East Surry has won 13 straight meetings with Forbush.
Yes, But

Forbush’s defense limited East Surry to 17 total yards in the third quarter, and the Falcons briefly led 24-23. But East Surry answered with two fourth-quarter scoring drives, including a 10-play possession that took nearly seven minutes off the clock.

State of Play
  • Both teams are 4-5 overall and have lost three straight.
  • West Stokes has clinched the conference title; the Mount Airy–East Surry game will decide the runner-up.
  • North Surry–Forbush will determine fourth and fifth place.
What's Next

Both teams close the regular season Oct. 30: Forbush visits North Surry, while East Surry travels to Mount Airy.

Bottom Line

Forbush came within one play of completing a remarkable comeback, but Hutchens’ fourth-quarter scores and East Surry’s clock-draining drive proved decisive.