North Carolina High School Football - South Lenoir thwarted by Clinton
October 10, 2025: Clinton, NC 28328 Clinton Dark Horses (Clinton, NC) fans went home in high spirits Friday as they saw their football team achieve victory over the visiting South Lenoir Blue Devils (Deep Run, NC), 42-14 in a league battle.
With the win, Clinton improves its record to 3-4 on the season. The Dark Horses host East Duplin (Beulaville, NC) to play the Panthers in a East Central 3A/4A battle on Friday, October 17. The Panthers go into the battle with a record of 5-2. East Duplin won 38-6 in their recent league battle against Heide Trask (Rocky Point, NC)
The Blue Devils now have a 3-4 record. They take the field next when they host Pender for a East Central 3A/4A match on Friday, October 17. South Lenoir will meet a Patriots squad coming off a 50-14 league win over Southwest Onslow (Jacksonville, NC). The Patriots record now stands at 7-0.