Football Recap: Southern Guilford Comes Up Short + How To Watch

Southern Guilford had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 2-5 to make it six. They received a blow as they fell 31-13 to the Eastern Guilford Wildcats. The Storm lost against the Wildcats in their previous head to head back in October of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 42-0 score last time.

Kyle Shockley

Rushing Yards

10/10/25 @ Eastern Guilford	89
09/05/25 @ Western Guilford	9
08/29/25 @ Ben L. Smith	8
09/12/25 vs High Point Central	-1

When it comes to explaining why Southern Guilford lost, don't look at Robert Scott. Despite the final result, he rushed for 110 yards and a pair of TDs. Kyle Shockley helped out on the ground, rushing for 89 yards.

As for Eastern Guilford, they now have a winning record of 4-3. The final result isn't all that surprising considering their considerable advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 134th, while Southern Guilford is ranked 278th).

Eastern Guilford was led to victory by Tyler Whaley-Melvin and Javion Majette. Whaley-Melvin rushed for 150 yards and one score, while Majette rushed for 54 yards and three touchdowns. Whaley-Melvin is becoming a predictor of the Wildcats' success: when he posts at least 80 rushing yards the team is 3-1 (and 1-2 when he doesn't).

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Southern Guilford will head out to challenge Northern Guilford at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Nighthawks will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Storm surely won't give up without a fight. As for Eastern Guilford, they are taking a road trip to face off against Asheboro at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats' defense better be ready for this one: the Blue Comets have averaged an impressive 30 points per game this season.