Tigers 2-0 in ECAC after hammering Huskies 44-7

The reigning NCHSAA 1-A champion Wilson Prep Tigers opened ECAC play with a 44-7 win over first-year program North East Carolina Prep on Friday, Oct. 9, at WPA. Wilson Prep improved to 2-0 and is tied with Sallie B. Howard atop the ECAC after piling up 511 yards of total offense, with 415 on the ground. Freshman Tenille Jones set a school record with 302 rushing yards on 20 carries, scoring twice. Defensively, the Tigers forced four turnovers, including a 55-yard interception return touchdown by Brandon Bruno. Wilson Prep’s offense also featured a spark from the passing game, including a TD from backup Bryson McNeil to Chanze Barnes.