R.J. Reynolds hasn't had much luck against Northwest Guilford recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Demons will welcome the Vikings at 7:00 p.m. R.J. Reynolds has given up an average of 26.4 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
R.J. Reynolds' offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against East Forsyth on Friday. They took a blow against the Eagles, falling 59-0. While losing is never fun, the Demons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 141st, while the Eagles are ranked 34th).
Meanwhile, Northwest Guilford came into Friday's matchup having lost seven straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They breezed past Parkland to the tune of 58-14 on Friday. The Vikings' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
R.J. Reynolds better keep an eye on Easton Dean. He was instrumental in Northwest Guilford's win, rushing for 182 yards and two TDs on only 14 carries, while also picking up 72 receiving yards and one touchdown. Dean's longest rush was for an incredible 85 yards. Ferrell Price was another key player, throwing for 213 yards and three TDs while completing 78.6% of his passes.
Northwest Guilford's run defense was locked in: Parkland could only muster 1.9 yards per carry. The team can thank Deagan Sowards for the heroic effort on defense: he. Northwest Guilford's run defense has been on the up-and-up: they allowed 2.45 yards per carry earlier this season, but they've only allowed 7.07 on average over their last five games.
Special teams was a major factor in the game for Northwest Guilford, racking up 14 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Nick Varga, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
R.J. Reynolds' defeat dropped their record down to 6-3. As for Northwest Guilford, their win was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 2-7.
Friday's game might be decided in the trenches. R.J. Reynolds has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 152 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Northwest Guilford, though, as they've been averaging only 55.6 rushing yards. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
R.J. Reynolds ended up a good deal behind Northwest Guilford in their previous matchup back in September of 2024, losing 17-3. Will the Demons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
