South Forsyth War Eagles Edge Forsyth Central 52-48 in Region Game

South Forsyth edged Forsyth Central 52-48 in a Region matchup Tuesday, handing the War Eagles a narrow victory that will factor into the local race for postseason positioning. MaxPreps posted the result and South Forsyth’s athletic program updated the box score listing for the Jan. 27 contest.

The scorebook entry on MaxPreps is brief: South Forsyth 52, Forsyth Central 48, but the play-by-play and individual stat lines for the Jan. 27 game were not included in the materials provided to this story. That leaves the game’s key scoring runs and top performers unspecified in this account, though the result continues a busy January stretch for the War Eagles.

South Forsyth arrives at the Forsyth Central win following a mixed run of results earlier in the month. The War Eagles beat Chattahoochee 72-62 on Jan. 3, when senior guard Luca Fornaro produced a 25-point, 14-rebound double-double and coach Chris Reonas noted the strength of the region and the team’s physical early schedule. Reonas said, “We played a tough schedule on the road early on. We need to buckle down, but we had a couple days off and are getting back into the flow of things. We need to work on finishing at the rim and limiting teams to one shot.” South Forsyth also won at Alpharetta 59-47 on Jan. 13 and beat West Forsyth 65-57 on Jan. 20, sandwiched around a 51-66 loss to North Atlanta on Jan. 23.

Photographers and video from the past month document the War Eagles’ run. MaxPreps photographer Chris Meeks posted a 126-photo gallery titled “North Atlanta @ South Forsyth” on Jan. 25, and a highlights video captured the Jan. 13 win at Alpharetta. AppenMedia’s Jan. 3 doubleheader coverage included action photos and the Fornaro stat line from the Chattahoochee game.

For Forsyth County supporters, the Jan. 27 result matters on several levels. Region games influence seeding and local rivalries, and a four-point margin underscores how competitive Region 6 of Class 6A has been this season. Reonas’ earlier comments about finishing at the rim and limiting second chances suggest the team is focused on cleaning up the small details that decide tight games like this one.

There are inconsistent snapshots of South Forsyth’s season record in the available material: Reonas referenced an 8-6 overall record in early January, a tournament report listed the War Eagles as 6-3 in a separate context, and a standings snippet showed a 2-8 overall mark with a 0-6 region line. Those figures are not reconciled here, so fans looking for the up-to-date record and individual stat lines should consult South Forsyth’s official athletics postings or the updated box score on MaxPreps.

The War Eagles will use the Forsyth Central victory for momentum as Region play continues; local fans should watch upcoming region matchups to see how the narrow win shapes seeding and the county’s high school basketball landscape.