Reidsville, NC – The Eastern Wayne Warriors came out strong Friday night, but the Reidsville Rams roared back to claim a 41–24 victory in the varsity boys’ football matchup on Friday.

Eastern Wayne opened the game with early momentum, jumping out to a 10–0 lead in the first quarter behind disciplined defense and a fast-moving offense. But the second quarter belonged entirely to Reidsville, as the Rams found their rhythm and swung the momentum in their favor.

The third quarter turned into a fireworks show, with explosive plays from both sidelines. Reidsville’s standout wide receiver, Deonte Neal, delivered a performance for the highlight reel, scoring five total touchdowns—finding the end zone rushing, receiving, and on kick returns. His versatility and speed proved to be the difference-maker as the Rams pulled away in the second half.

Despite the Warriors’ effort and big plays throughout the night, Reidsville’s balanced attack and second-half surge proved too much to overcome.

Eastern Wayne concludes a strong season at 8–4, marking another successful campaign for the Warriors program.