Sallie B. Howard to Face Wilson Prep October 23
The two teams meet at Gary W. Farmer Field to decide the Eastern Carolina Athletic Conference title winner.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Football
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Undefeated conference rivals Sallie B. Howard and Wilson Prep face off on October 23, 2026, to determine the leader of the Eastern Carolina Athletic Conference. Both teams currently hold 3-0 records in league play.
Why it matters
As the top-ranked teams in the conference, this matchup will effectively decide the championship winner. A victory for either side secures the top spot in the conference standings as the season concludes.
Sallie B. Howard enters the game with a 5-2 overall record, while Wilson Prep holds a 4-4 mark. Wilson Prep won their inaugural meeting last season by a score of 64-10.
The players
Sallie B. Howard
This is a local football team currently holding a 5-2 overall record and a 3-0 conference record.
Wilson Prep
This is a local football team that enters the upcoming matchup with a 4-4 overall record and a 3-0 conference record.
North Edgecombe
This team holds a 5-3 overall record and a 2-1 conference record, maintaining hope for a share of the conference title.
The details
The game takes place at Gary W. Farmer Field, adjacent to the Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf. Sallie B. Howard arrives following a 20-6 victory over North Edgecombe, while Wilson Prep comes off a 44-8 win against Rocky Mount Prep.
Timeline
October 23, 2026: Sallie B. Howard plays Wilson Prep.
October 30, 2026: North Edgecombe plays Wilson Prep.
Season Trajectory
This matchup serves as the definitive test for both programs as they vie for conference supremacy. The outcome will finalize the championship picture and dictate the remaining competitive balance within the division.
The winner of this game will clinch the Eastern Carolina Athletic Conference title. If North Edgecombe wins its remaining two games, they could still potentially force a share of the conference title.
The takeaway
Fans should monitor this game closely as it represents the climax of the current conference season. The result will provide clarity on the final conference standings and the eligibility of third-party teams for a share of the title.
Further reading
For more local sports updates, visit the Wilson Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Wilson Times News.
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