Glenn hosts Eastern Guilford in 1A state semifinal
The 7-0 Warriors face a 7-4 Eagles squad that has lost four straight games since dropping its final match in 2019.
By Oliver Bennett ·
Glenn High School hosts Eastern Guilford for the Class 1A state semifinal at 7 p.m. Friday at the Eastern Guilford Conference championship site. The matchup marks the first time the two schools have met since a 2022 loss for Glenn, and the venue holds a historical record reflecting the Warriors' talent relative to the Eagles' early-season struggles.
Glenn enters the contest as the only undefeated team in the region. The squad has not lost a game since a 14-6 defeat to Pine Forest in 2019 and a 3-0 loss to Judson in the third round of the 2024 playoffs. Eastern Guilford finished the regular season with a 7-4 record, including a 7-3 loss to Alexander Central. The Eagles hope to snap a four-game losing streak against Glenn, which has occurred in 37 of the last 41 meetings between the two schools.
Eastern Guilford has pushed past the first four rounds despite leading center Thomas being absent. The Eagles have run the ball 67% of the time against 76% of yards and 45% touchdowns. Their passing has seen a 4.1% completion rate for 72 yards, 4.5 per completion, seven touchdowns, and six interceptions.
The last time the two teams played, Glenn won. The Warriors will look to extend their dominance in a contest that determines which Triad team advances to the state final.
