Northeast Guilford couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell to the Ragsdale Tigers 14-10. The Rams were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2023.
Defeat or not, Northeast Guilford got some senior leadership from Ashton Timberlake and Aaryn Tate. Timberlake picked up 65 receiving yards, while Tate. picked up 106 receiving yards and a touchdown. Tate got the majority of those yards when he pulled down a pass and and took off for a gain of88 yards. BraVon Canty also played a phenomenal game despite the final result: he picked up 88 receiving yards.
Northeast Guilford wouldn't let Ragsdale keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Northeast Guilford can thank Cameron Watson and Titus Duff for forcing both of them. Duff also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making a tackle.
Among those leading the charge was Fabian Diggs, who rushed for 131 yards and a touchdown.
Northeast Guilford will take on Western Guilford at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Ragsdale, they will be defending their home-field for the first timethey go up against Glenn at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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