Williams didn't have done well against Eastern Guilford recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Williams Bulldogs breezed by the Eastern Guilford Wildcats at home to the tune of 34-0. The match was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Bulldogs had established a 27 point advantage.
Dan Mahan had a dynamite game for Williams, throwing for 265 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 86 yards and a touchdown on only five carries. That's the most rushing yards Mahan has posted since back in August of 2023. Amarion Richmond was another key player, gaining 117 total yards and a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Williams was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 468 total yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Eastern Guilford only gained 194.
Williams' defense made their presence known, laying out Javion Majette. six times. Leading the way was Elijah Kimber and his three sacks.
The victory got Williams back to even at 1-1. As for Eastern Guilford, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 0-2.
Williams will hit the road for the first time this season to challenge Southern School of Energy and Sustainability at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Eastern Guilford, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Western Alamance at 7:00 p.m. on September 13th.
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