#13 Forest Hills at #5 Salisbury

[BlackAndYellowFellow]

Forest Hills hits the road again, this time heading up I-85 to square off against Salisbury. I believe FH advances to the 4th round if they can eliminate the penalties and play their game. The defense has improved and the offense is firing on all cylinders.

Not sure how good the 11-1 record is for Salisbury by looking at their schedule and scores, and also not sure about their level of home-field advantage.

 

[FHJackets90]

Forest Hills hits the road again, this time heading up I-85 to square off against Salisbury. I believe FH advances to the 4th round if they can eliminate the penalties and play their game. The defense has improved and the offense is firing on all cylinders.

Not sure how good the 11-1 record is for Salisbury by looking at their schedule and scores, and also not sure about their level of home-field advantage.

We've played up there a couple times over the years going 1-1. They usually have a decent crowd but we need to bring even more. Looks like we have 3 common opponents. Walkertown, Lexington & N. Rowan. We both lost to Walkertown during the regular season and beat N.Rowan and Lexington.

 

[Chopper747]

Jackets and Hornets, two of the premier bugs in the bug league.

 

[FHJackets90]

Jackets and Hornets, two of the premier bugs in the bug league.

The story is when Forest Hills was being built around 1958-59 (opened in '60) the infestation of yellow jackets on the land that was cleared for the school was so bad it affected the the actual construction. So when construction was complete they chose Yellow Jackets as the school mascot. 🐝 🐝 🐝 🐝

 

[BlackAndYellowFellow]

The story is when Forest Hills was being built around 1958-59 (opened in '60) the infestation of yellow jackets on the land that was cleared for the school was so bad it affected the the actual construction. So when construction was complete they chose Yellow Jackets as the school mascot. 🐝 🐝 🐝 🐝

Wonder if they ran into the same issues with the new one? Same forests.

 

[FHJackets90]

Wonder if they ran into the same issues with the new one? Same forests.

Probably so. Haven't heard though. 🐝 😆

 

[Vik-Val 86]

This should be very good game. I could see it being decided by one or two scores. I’m leaning toward Forest Hills in this one.

 

[NRgrad04]

I’ve seen both teams play against North Rowan, and I will take Forest Hills 31-14.

 

[fitguync30]

The story is when Forest Hills was being built around 1958-59 (opened in '60) the infestation of yellow jackets on the land that was cleared for the school was so bad it affected the the actual construction. So when construction was complete they chose Yellow Jackets as the school mascot. 🐝 🐝 🐝 🐝

Does FHHS still pretty much use the same facilities as when it opened in 1960? If so, any plans to build a new school on the horizon? I can't imagine a 65 year old school being in that great a shape.

 

[XOPlan57]

Looking at the records, Salisbury's 11-1 mark is impressive, but it's important to consider the strength of their schedule. The fact that Forest Hills is 1-1 against Salisbury speaks to a competitive rivalry. Eliminating penalties will be crucial for Forest Hills to maintain their momentum and capitalize on their offensive strengths.

 

[FHJackets90]

Does FHHS still pretty much use the same facilities as when it opened in 1960? If so, any plans to build a new school on the horizon? I can't imagine a 65 year old school being in that great a shape.

New school is under construction currently next to the west end of the football stadium. It's being built to support 1500 plus students. The old high school will then be remodeled and turned into the middle school.

 

[Hon Dines]

I remember the Coach Lowery days! They used to carry a huge log when they came out for the game. I'm guessing they stopped that????

 

[FHJackets90]

I remember the Coach Lowery days! They used to carry a huge log when they came out for the game. I'm guessing they stopped that????

That was just one year 1994. We started the season 0-4 and the team was angry and had a team only meeting out in the woods behind the stadium. They found a tree and pushed it over as a team. They carried it out every game after that. From that point on we won every game and made it to the 3A west regional final. We lost to Burns in the final in a barn burner of a game unfortunately but it was a great year.

 

[BlackAndYellowFellow]

That was just one year 1994. We started the season 0-4 and the team was angry and had a team only meeting out in the woods behind the stadium. They found a tree and pushed it over as a team. They carried it out every game after that. From that point on we won every game and made it to the 3A west regional final. We lost to Burns in the final in a barn burner of a game unfortunately but it was a great year.

GATA!

 

[bigtime_87]

Salisbury is playing well and I will take them in a close game.

 

[Yellowjacket2010]

Does FHHS still pretty much use the same facilities as when it opened in 1960? If so, any plans to build a new school on the horizon? I can't imagine a 65 year old school being in that great a shape.

Actually moving into a brand new school next year lol. yeah the old is in bad shape. but to be as old as it is it isnt awful. i havent been inside of it in years either.

 

[BlackAndYellowFellow]

Actually moving into a brand new school next year lol. yeah the old is in bad shape. but to be as old as it is it isnt awful. i havent been inside of it in years either.

Old building needs some TLC, for sure. Will be good to have East Union on the same campus as FH once the old building is renovated.

 

[FHJackets90]

Old building needs some TLC, for sure. Will be good to have East Union on the same campus as FH once the old building is renovated.

I've heard they might change the name to Forest Hills Middle from East Union Middle and they'll be called the Junior Jackets but I've also heard they'll keep the East Union name and Eagles mascot. So I don't know what to believe. 😆

 

[BlackAndYellowFellow]

I've heard they might change the name to Forest Hills Middle from East Union Middle and they'll be called the Junior Jackets but I've also heard they'll keep the East Union name and Eagles mascot. So I don't know what to believe. 😆

It’ll remain EU Eagles from good sources I’ve spoken with. PR nightmare in changing the school’s name. Lots of history in that name.

 

[FHJackets90]

It’ll remain EU Eagles from good sources I’ve spoken with. PR nightmare in changing the school’s name. Lots of history in that name.

I'd prefer that. It's what it was when I was there 40 plus years ago even though playing football we wore the colors of FH and not the Blue and Yellow of the actual school.

 

[BooSturdy]

Forest Hills comes in averaging 31 ppg and allows 15 ppg. Salisbury averages 39 ppg and allows 11 ppg. Speed all over the field as well. Honestly stat wise these teams are just about as even as you can get. Two QB very similar and 1 good RB and couple other complementary RB's to go with their main back. Defense is gonna end up writing the story of this game, which defense can settle in and get the stops necessary. Both teams seem to play pretty good defense. Neither of these teams is in a great conference, Forest Hills conference is slightly tougher than Salisbury with Monroe and Anson in it. Salisbury avenged its only loss on the year last week to Walkertown in a defensive slugfest. Two of FH losses on the year are from teams still playing right now and Walkertown who lost last week. This game is truly a toss up in my opinion, could go either way. I will pick FH just based on having played a little tougher schedule. FH 24-17.