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Football: West wins battle of unbeatens
Wolverines score 34 unanswered points against Gladiators after shaky start
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West Forsyth wingback Jake Wieczorek takes off on a run against Johns Creek on Friday at The Den. West scored 34 unanswered points after falling behind 16-3 and won 37-16. - photo by Jared Putnam
West Forsyth head coach Frank Hepler constantly reminds his players to prepare for those moments in a football game he calls, "sudden change." One of those moments occurred late in the first half Friday night, and the Wolverines’ response left them holding sole possession of first place in Region 6-AAAAAA. Down 16-3 late in the first half, Conner Vandenbos’ diving interception sparked a 34-0 surge, as the fifth-ranked Wolverines blasted Johns Creek 37-16 in a matchup of undefeated teams at The Den. "That gave us some momentum," Hepler said.