Goldsboro hasn't had much luck against Eastern Wayne recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Goldsboro Cougars will be playing in front of their home fans against the Eastern Wayne Warriors at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with nine losses in a row dating back to last season, Goldsboro finally turned things around against Spring Creek on Thursday. They claimed a resounding 52-0 victory over the Gators. The Cougars' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Eastern Wayne came tearing into Friday's matchup with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 33.2 points) and they left with even more momentum. They strolled past the Panthers with points to spare, taking the game 22-6.
The critical scores for Eastern Wayne came from Jalen Harris, Tykel Battle, and Izeiah Oates.
One reason for the win was Eastern Wayne's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. In fact, those sacks all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Jamen Kornegay.
Goldsboro's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-8. As for Eastern Wayne, their victory bumped their record up to 7-2.
Goldsboro was dealt a bruising 36-8 defeat at the hands of Eastern Wayne in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Will Goldsboro have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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