Football Recap: Hillside Starts Season with Victory Against E.E. Smith + How To Watch

By Team Reports Aug 22, 2025, 8:11pm

Football Recap: Hillside Hornets vs. E.E. Smith Golden Bulls

HOW TO WATCH: This game will be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the NC High School Athletic Assn. (NCHSAA) & Hillside High School. Watch Full Replay

Hillside gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They never let the E.E. Smith Golden Bulls get on the board and left with a 22-0 victory. Given the Hornets' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 63rd, while the Golden Bulls are ranked 295th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.

Looking ahead, Hillside is headed away from home for the first time to square off against Panther Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for E.E. Smith, they will host Ashley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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