Indian River beats King's Fork 41-28, stays unbeaten

Indian River's football team kept its unbeaten season alive Friday, Oct. 30, defeating King's Fork 41-28 in Suffolk in a Southeastern District matchup between two previously undefeated teams.

The Chesapeake-based Braves improved to 9-0, while King's Fork fell to 7-1. The result was confirmed by MaxPreps' game record.

Both teams entered the game with a chance to strengthen their position in the Southeastern District standings. Indian River was seeking its first outright district championship since 2018.

The matchup was tied 22-22 at halftime before Indian River pulled ahead in the third quarter, according to WTKR's postgame coverage.

The Braves scored 12 unanswered points in the third quarter to take a 34-22 lead. They held on in the final quarter to secure the 13-point victory.

The win marked Indian River's first victory over King's Fork since 2019, according to WTKR.

Indian River's unbeaten season continues

Indian River has won nine consecutive games, including eight Southeastern District contests.

The Braves' closest result before facing King's Fork was a 24-21 victory over Oscar Smith on Sept. 18, according to their published season schedule.

Indian River also recorded shutout wins against Great Bridge, Western Branch, Deep Creek and Lakeland. The Braves beat Deep Creek 72-0 on Oct. 16 and Lakeland 56-0 on Oct. 23.

King's Fork entered Friday's game having won seven straight contests. The Bulldogs had defeated Oscar Smith 28-14 and Hickory 30-13 earlier in the season.

The loss ended King's Fork's unbeaten run, but the Bulldogs still have one regular-season game remaining.

District title remains within reach

Indian River will close its regular season against Hickory at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at home.

King's Fork is scheduled to visit Nansemond River the same evening, according to the teams' published schedules.

For Indian River, the victory over King's Fork puts the program one step closer to an outright Southeastern District championship, with the regular-season finale still to play.