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South hangs on for 21-14 win against Lambert
War Eagles beat rival for first time behind 275 rushing yards
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War Eagles running back Tyler LaFlamme is tackled by Lambert senior Jordyn Jean-Felix. LaFlamme rushed for two touchdowns. - photo by Dan Furlong
South Forsyth students poured onto the field as the final seconds ticked away, literally tearing the hinges off the field gate in order to celebrate. The War Eagles knocked off their biggest rival for the first time in program history, topping Lambert 21-14 behind 275 rushing yards on Friday at a packed War Eagle Stadium. The win marked the first time South (4-0, 1-0 Region 6-AAAAAA) has started a season 4-0 since 2003.