Reidsville's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They breezed past the Eastern Guilford Wildcats to the tune of 40-9. Given the Rams' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 32nd, while the Wildcats are ranked 102nd) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Reidsville got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Braxton Johnson out in front who threw for 106 yards and a pair of TDs. Kendre Harrison was in the mix too, providing the Rams with two touchdowns.
Reidsville's defense stepped up as well, laying out Javion Majette. 4.5 times. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Kadence Pruitt, Harrison, and Zayliyn Hampton, who each picked up 1.5 sacks apiece. Dionte Neal got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
The win got Reidsville back to even at 2-2. As for Eastern Guilford, this is the second loss in a row for them and also nudges their season record down to 2-2.
Looking ahead, Reidsville will be playing in front of their home fans against Walkertown at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Rams will need to watch out since the Wolfpack have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Eastern Guilford, they will venture away from home to square off against Orange at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats will be up against the Panthers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 43.5 points per match), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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