Guilford football remains unbeaten after 19-0 win over Xavier

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Guilford football remains unbeaten after 19-0 win over Xavier
Summary

Guilford football achieved a 19-0 victory over Xavier on September 26, 2026, at Kavanaugh Turf Field. Shane Connelly led the Grizzlies with two touchdowns, scoring on a 7-yard run and a 78-yard run. Guilford started strong, scoring two touchdowns on their first two drives. Despite heavy rain in the second quarter, the defense maintained pressure, including key interceptions by Hyde Jacobson and Benjamin Mennone. Guilford improved its record to 3-0, while Xavier fell to 2-1.

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  • •Guilford scored two touchdowns in the first quarter.
  • •Shane Connelly ran for a total of two touchdowns.
  • •Guilford's defense had multiple interceptions.
  • •The game took place in challenging weather conditions.
  • •Guilford improves to 3-0; Xavier drops to 2-1.
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  • 5:34 AMYahoo Sports — Guilford football stays unbeaten after shutout of Xavier; Connelly scores twice
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Shane Connelly broke loose for a 78-yard touchdown run to spark Guilford's win.

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