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Long time rivals East Duplin and James Kenan met Friday, and the Panthers upped their record to 3-0 while the Tigers remain without a win.
The Panthers offense played well enough, taking 27 points from James Kenan, but a nearly impenetrable defense was able to keep points off the board.
“You won, you guys should... »
Panthers undefeated in third game
Long time rivals East Duplin and James Kenan met Friday, and the Panthers upped their record to 3-0 while the Tigers remain without a win.
The Panthers offense played well enough, taking 27 points from James Kenan, but a nearly impenetrable defense was able to keep points off the board.
“You won, you guys should... »
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Turnovers, penalties doom Crusaders
By Kyle Miller and Hunter Graham Student Sports Stringers The first game of the season didn’t go the Crusaders’ way as Harrells Christian Academy fell 61-27 Friday, Aug. 19 to visiting Davidson Day School. Patriot quarterback Will Grier threw five touchdown passes. But it was penalties and turnovers that made a Crusader comeback impossible. Two interceptions, a fumble and... »
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North Duplin drops home opener 35-28
The North Duplin Rebels lost their 2011 home opener against non-conference opponent Lakewood 35-28. The loss dropped the Rebels to 1-1 after winning their season opener last week against Southside. North Duplin’s Devin Oliver took the opening kickoff from his 15-yard line and left the Lakewood players in his dust as he scampered 85 yards... »
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Trick play dooms Titans on final play
After a wild Thursday night of scoring with little defense displayed and the score tied, the Trask Titans fell for a gadget play with little time left on the clock and lost 50-44 to North Brunswick. It was a stunning way to conclude a game. All that was missing was a band marching onto the... »
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Panthers overcome penalties, stiff arm Northeastern
East Duplin overcame a plague of penalties to defeat Northeastern 39-15 Thursday night. The game was played a day early because of Hurricane Irene, which was due to make its way up the North Carolina coast last Friday and Saturday. East Duplin was penalized 19 times for 147 yards. That did not cost them a win... »
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Bulldogs gnaw on Clinton
The Wallace-Rose Hill Bulldogs’ state-leading win streak now stands at 30 games after they roughed up an outmatched Clinton team 55-12 Thursday night. Just 15 seconds into the game the Bulldogs led 7-0. They scored on their first play from scrimmage. Wallace-Rose Hill scored on all five first-quarter possessions and led 35-0 as the quarter ended. The... »
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The Topsail Pirates had another night of big offensive numbers, but this time they also put points on the scoreboard. The Pirates thrashed the Pender Patriots 37-8 Thursday.
The game was played a day early due to Hurricane Irene.
With the win the Pirates have beaten both Pender County rivals. A week earlier Topsail defeated Trask... »
Pirates unleash potent offense in win over Pender
The Topsail Pirates had another night of big offensive numbers, but this time they also put points on the scoreboard. The Pirates thrashed the Pender Patriots 37-8 Thursday.
The game was played a day early due to Hurricane Irene.
With the win the Pirates have beaten both Pender County rivals. A week earlier Topsail defeated Trask... »
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The Tigers’ early season struggles continued Thursday night as James Kenan fell 28-14 to Jones County.
James Kenan has now lost the first two games of the young season and both were home games.
Head coach Ken Avent said the Tigers did not play well at all. He said the team will need to regroup and... »
Tigers drop second game in a row
The Tigers’ early season struggles continued Thursday night as James Kenan fell 28-14 to Jones County.
James Kenan has now lost the first two games of the young season and both were home games.
Head coach Ken Avent said the Tigers did not play well at all. He said the team will need to regroup and... »
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Bulldogs’ winning streak stands at 29, longest in state
It’s 29 straight now. The Wallace-Rose Hill Bulldogs opened the 2011 season with a 46-3 road win over Whiteville. That’s 29 straight wins and two state 1-A championships since the Bulldogs last lost a game – a 14-12 loss to Southwest Onslow in September 2009. Wallace-Rose Hill now has the state’s longest winning streak. The Bulldogs led Whiteville... »
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