R.J. Reynolds was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell 13-6 to the Northwest Guilford Vikings. The Demons were not able to make up for their defeat to the Vikings from their previous meeting back in September of 2024.

Antonio Samuels
| 09/19/25 @ Ballantyne Ridge | 297 |
| 08/22/25 vs North Forsyth | 155 |
| 10/31/25 vs Northwest Guilford | 136 |
| 10/03/25 @ Parkland | 129 |
| 09/12/25 @ Southeast Guilford | 105 |
| + 4 more games |
When it comes to explaining why R.J. Reynolds lost, don't look at Antonio Samuels. Despite the final result, he rushed for 136 yards and one score, and also picked up 47 receiving yards. The Demons are 5-1 when Samuels posts 100 or more rushing yards, but 1-3 otherwise.
Northwest Guilford was led to victory by Easton Dean and Adam Reavis. Dean rushed for 152 yards and one touchdown while picking up 8.0 yards per carry, while Reavis picked up 85 receiving yards and one TD. Those 85 receiving yards gave Reavis a new career-high.
R.J. Reynolds' loss dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Northwest Guilford, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-7.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. R.J. Reynolds will challenge West Cabarrus at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Northwest Guilford, they will face off against West Forsyth at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Titans' defense has only allowed 12.4 points per game this season, so the Vikings' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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