East Wilkes hosts West Wilkes in Wilkes County rivalry — Sept. 26 preview
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East Wilkes and West Wilkes renew a local rivalry Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, when the East Wilkes Cardinals host the West Wilkes Blackhawks in Ronda, N.C. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at East Wilkes High School. Follow the matchup on ScoreBookLive: https://scorebooklive.com/north-carolina/football/games/5712143-west-wilkes-vs-east-wilkes
Quick facts
- Game: East Wilkes Cardinals (home) vs. West Wilkes Blackhawks (away)
- Date/time: Friday, Sept. 26, 2025 — 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: East Wilkes High School, Ronda, N.C.
- ScoreBookLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/north-carolina/football/games/5712143-west-wilkes-vs-east-wilkes
- East Wilkes team page: https://scorebooklive.com/north-carolina/football/teams/250661-east-wilkes-cardinals
- West Wilkes team page: https://scorebooklive.com/north-carolina/football/teams/262157-west-wilkes-blackhawks
Last meeting and storyline
The teams last met on Aug. 23, 2024, when East Wilkes routed West Wilkes, 34-6 (box score and recap: https://scorebooklive.com/north-carolina/football/games/4610975-east-wilkes-vs-west-wilkes). Friday’s game gives West Wilkes a chance for local redemption in Ronda while East Wilkes looks to defend home turf. Keep an eye on how both teams respond after that lopsided result — rivalry games often bring extra urgency and surprises.
Streaming and tickets
- NFHS Network streams are available for both programs:
- East Wilkes NFHS stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/east-wilkes-high-school-ronda-nc/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
- West Wilkes NFHS stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/west-wilkes-high-school-millers-creek-nc/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
Weather and logistics
This game is in Ronda, N.C.; fans should check the ScoreBookLive game page for any updated weather forecasts and local instructions as kickoff approaches.
Fan action — follow and make picks
Right now ScoreBookLive shows small fan counts (East Wilkes: 2 fans; West Wilkes: 3 fans) and no picks recorded. These numbers can — and will — change as fans follow teams and make picks. Follow the teams on ScoreBookLive to increase fan count and cast a pick on the game page for some friendly rivalry fun. Picks are for engagement only and aren’t tied to any win projections — follow teams and make your pick to show support.
Where to find more
For live updates, box scores and postgame coverage, follow the ScoreBookLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/north-carolina/football/games/5712143-west-wilkes-vs-east-wilkes
Be sure to arrive early, support your team and check the NFHS links above if you can’t make it to Ronda.