Asheboro hadn't done well against Eastern Guilford recently (they were 0-5 in their previous five matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Blue Comets secured a 37-33 W over the Wildcats. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Blue Comets considering their three-point performance the matchup before.
Dallas Brinton was his usual excellent self, rushing for 133 yards and three TDs. Connor Brinton got in on the action as well, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Javion Majette and Tyler Whaley-Melvin certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Majette rushed for 79 yards and a pair of scores, while Whaley-Melvin gained 189 total yards and a touchdown. Majette also punched in two rushing touchdowns, which is notable because Eastern Guilford is 2-1 when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 2-3 otherwise.
Asheboro's victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 6-2. As for Eastern Guilford, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4.
Asheboro wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 38-35 defeat against Northeast Guilford on the 24th. As for Eastern Guilford, they have also already played their next contest, a 34-14 loss against Northern Guilford on the 24th.
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