Justin Matthews, Player of the Week

by Eric Perdew, contributor

Greensboro Rotary / Sawyer Guilford County Football Player of the Week

Justin Matthews, WR/DB, #8, Eastern Guilford High School

2018 High School Football – Northeast Guilford vs Eastern Guilford – Photo by: Kevin L. Dorsey (Carolina Peacemaker)

In Eastern Guilford’s dominating victory over Burlington Williams (34-0), Justin Matthews had two receiving touchdowns, one rushing touchdown, 115 yards receiving, and 25 yards rushing.

Head Coach Joseph Glass commented, “Justin is a senior leader for us on and off the field. He is an academic leader with a GPA over 3.0. He’s a starter for us on offense and defense and is instrumental on special teams as well.

The Greensboro Rotary / Bob Sawyer Award began in the fall of 2013 for Guilford County High School football players. This award is in honor of long-time coach, athletic director and Greensboro Rotarian, Bob Sawyer, who remains a legend in North Carolina high school athletics.