Guilford football stays unbeaten after shutout of Xavier; Connelly scores twice
Shane Connelly broke loose for a 78-yard touchdown run to spark Guilford's win.
On Friday night, September 26, 2026, Guilford's football team maintained its perfect record with a dominating 19-0 victory over Xavier in Guilford. Running back Shane Connelly was the star of the game, scoring twice with a 7-yard touchdown run and a 78-yard touchdown run on a quarterback draw. Connelly praised his offensive line for creating running lanes, stating, "It was huge [to get two touchdowns on our first two drives] not knowing what the weather was going to be."
After Xavier's defense forced a turnover, quarterback Ryan Lynch connected with Reed Hovick for a 72-yard touchdown, making the score 13-0. Rain and wind made the second quarter a defensive struggle, but Connelly's 78-yard touchdown in the third quarter sealed the game. Xavier attempted to answer with a quick 42-yard gain by quarterback Maxwell Murphy, but was intercepted by Hyde Jacobson.
Guilford held on to their perfect record, with head coach Brian White emphasizing the importance of staying focused on the remaining games ahead.
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