[PHOTOSTORY 1: OUTDOORS] South Forsyth returns to normalcy with spring football game

 By: McClain Baxley

By McClain Baxley: Fans at South Forsyth High School take in and cheer on their sons and classmates during the 2021 War Eagles spring football game. This was one of the first sporting events at South Forsyth that did not require fans to wear masks since the COVID-19 pandemic began last March. 

By McClain Baxley: Though not required for the spring game, signs around the entrance to War Eagle Stadium suggest for fans to wear masks. South Forsyth Athletic Director Keith Gravitt said he expects to have all "COVID-related signs" taken down by the start of next school year.

By McClain Baxley: Injured sophomore wide receiver Alex Urias leads the blue team out of the tunnel and through the sign prior to kickoff in the 2021 South Forsyth spring game on Friday, May 21 in Cumming, Georgia. The blue team won the coin toss and elected to receive the opening kickoff. 

By McClain Baxley: South Forsyth head coach Troy Morris (black shirt) surveys the field ahead of the 2021 South Forsyth spring football game on Friday, May 21 in Cumming, Georgia. Morris was promoted to head coach in December after longtime coach Jeff Arnette resigned following the 2020 season. 

By McClain Baxley: Sophomore quarterback Cade Adcox (black jersey) runs out onto the field with his white team in the 2021 spring football game at South Forsyth High School on Friday, May 21 in Cumming Georgia. Adcox was one of four quarterbacks who saw the field in the scrimmage. 

By McClain Baxley: Cheerleaders at South Forsyth high school hold up another run-through sign for the white team to run through before the 2021 spring football game on Friday, May 21 in Cumming, Georgia. As much as it was a warmup for the players and coaches, the cheerleaders also practiced new cheers and pregame ritual.

By McClain Baxley: One of the many South Forsyth themed signs hangs around the stadium. South Forsyth High School was founded in 1989, making it the second oldest high school in Forsyth County. 

By McClain Baxley: A newly renovated sign welcomes fans and players and media to War Eagle Stadium at South Forsyth High School in Cumming, Georgia. The stadium hosts football, boys and girls soccer, boys and girls lacrosse and track and field events. 

By McClain Baxley: Junior cornerback Zach Hobson grabs a drink of water during the 2021 South Forsyth High School spring football game on Friday, May 21 in Cumming, Georgia. "Can't complain," Hobson said. "I didn't get to play much last season because of injury, so I'm just trying to make the most of being on this field."

By McClain Baxley: Cheerleaders line the track hyping up the several hundred fans that were in attendance at the 2021 South Forsyth High School spring football game on Friday, May 21 in Cumming, Georgia. The SFHS cheerleading team is coached by Shayla Brawner and Lyndsey Phelps. 

By McClain Baxley: Two GHSA referees discuss and watch a play during the 2021 South Forsyth High School spring football game on Friday, May 21 in Cumming, Georgia. The referees called the game like a real game, getting extra practice in for the 2021 regular football season. 

By McClain Baxley: A penalty flag lies on the ground during the first half of the 2021 South Forsyth spring football game on Friday, May 21 in Cumming, Georgia. There were only three penalties in the first half, all of which were for holding. 

By McClain Baxley: Sophomore quarterback Chris Nelson takes the snap in the red zone while leading the blue team during the 2021 South Forsyth spring football game on Friday, May 21 in Cumming, Georgia. Nelson scored later in the game on a quarterback scramble. 

By McClain Baxley: Junior running back Jai Green waits for the play call during the 2021 South Forsyth spring football game on Friday, May 21 in Cumming, Georgia. "It felt so good to be out there, getting hit and hitting my teammates," Green said. "I know it didn't count, but this team has serious potential next season."

By McClain Baxley: School Resource Officer Mason Capers salutes the crowd after they sang happy birthday during the 2021 South Forsyth spring football game on Friday, May 21 in Cumming, Georgia. "I love these kids," Capers said. "I get to see some of the older guys coming back and it's just always great."

By McClain Baxley: Sophomore running back Joshua Nelson lines up and waits for the snap during the South Forsyth 2021 spring football game. Nelson's brother, Chris, also plays for the War Eagles. 

By McClain Baxley: South Forsyth head football coach Troy Morris talks with his starting quarterback, sophomore Ty Watkins, in between plays during the 2021 South Forsyth spring football game on Friday, May 21 in Cumming, Georgia. Watkins started several games for the War Eagles during the 2020 season. 

By McClain Baxley: New head football coach Troy Morris onlooks an offensive play in the 2021 South Forsyth spring football game on Friday, May 21 in Cumming, Georgia. Morris takes over for Jeff Arnette, who head coached the War Eagles for 11 seasons. 

By McClain Baxley: South Forsyth football players and coaches stand for the playing of the national anthem prior to kickoff of the 2021 South Forsyth spring football game on Friday, May 21 in Cumming, Georgia. No players on either team knelt for the anthem, as has been seen in different leagues across the United States. 

By McClain Baxley: South Forsyth cheerleaders hold up a sign for the blue team to run through ahead of the 2021 spring football game on Friday, May 21 in Cumming, Georgia. The South Forsyth competition cheerleading team won the 2020-2021 GHSA AAAAAAA state championship in the fall semester.