Football Preview: North Wilkes Vikings vs. Wilkes Central Eagles
North Wilkes has been on the road for three straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will host the Wilkes Central Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Last Friday, North Wilkes had to suffer through a 48-13 loss at the hands of Surry Central.
Meanwhile, Wilkes Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 47-21 to North Surry. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 343rd, while the Greyhounds are ranked 151st).
North Wilkes dropped their record down to 1-4 with the defeat, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Wilkes Central, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.
North Wilkes and Wilkes Central were almost perfectly matched up in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, but North Wilkes suffered an agonizing 21-20 defeat. Will North Wilkes have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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