Northwest Guilford had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They enjoyed a cozy 33-16 victory over the Williams Bulldogs on Friday. This was payback for the Vikings, who suffered a 39-34 loss the last time these two teams met.
McKinnley Vance had a dynamite game for Northwest Guilford, rushing for 142 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.4 yards per carry. Quincy Bell Jr. did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 92 receiving yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Northwest Guilford was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 200 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Williams only rushed for 67.
Northwest Guilford's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Herb McNeal and Elijah Owens. Northwest Guilford got some further help from Austin Jackson: he made 13 total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defended a pass.
Northwest Guilford will be defending their home-field for the first timethey go up against North Davidson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Williams, they will face off against Eastern Guilford at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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