Football Recap: Eastern Guilford Starts Season with Victory on the Road

Eastern Guilford had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They managed a 20-14 win over the Eastern Alamance Eagles on Friday. That's more bragging rights for the Wildcats, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Javion Majette

Rushing Yards (Career)

08/22/25 @ Eastern Alamance	47
10/18/24 vs Southern Guilford	16
10/11/24 @ Atkins	12
08/23/24 vs Northern Guilford	10
10/25/24 @ Ben L. Smith	8

Eastern Guilford's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Javion Majette led the charge by rushing for 47 yards and one TD, while also throwing for 101 yards and one touchdown. Those 47 rushing yards gave Majette a new career-high. Eastern Guilford also got a significant boost from Tyler Whaley-Melvin, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 101 yards.

Eastern Guilford didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Robert Quarles and Dakota Riley.

Looking ahead, Eastern Guilford will welcome Williams at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Eastern Alamance, they are taking a road trip to face off against Northeast Guilford at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.