E.E. Smith is 7-1 against Douglas Byrd since September of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The E.E. Smith Golden Bulls will hit the road for the first time this season to face off against the Douglas Byrd Eagles at 7:30 p.m.
E.E. Smith is leaving town to face Douglas Byrd after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. E.E. Smith was beaten by Gray's Creek 49-20 on Friday. The defeat continues a trend for the Golden Bulls in their matchups with the Bears: they've now lost three in a row.
Meanwhile, Douglas Byrd had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They were the clear victor by a 40-14 margin over Red Springs on Friday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Eagles as it put an end to their ten-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Justin Richardson went supernova for Douglas Byrd, rushing for 180 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaiah Pope, who rushed for 45 yards and a touchdown.
Douglas Byrd didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jalen Mitchell and Damarion Cook. Mitchell was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 50 yards.
E.E. Smith beat Douglas Byrd 30-20 in their previous matchup back in August of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for E.E. Smith since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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