After three games on the road, North Wilkes is heading back home. They will welcome the Wilkes Central Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Last Friday, North Wilkes took a blow against Surry Central, falling 48-13.
Meanwhile, Wilkes Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They came up short against North Surry, falling 47-21. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 343rd, while the Greyhounds are ranked 151st).
North Wilkes dropped their record down to 1-4 with the loss, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Wilkes Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-5.
North Wilkes and Wilkes Central were neck-and-neck in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, but North Wilkes came up empty-handed after a 21-20 loss. Will North Wilkes have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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