The East Duplin Panthers football team (Beulaville, NC), was tipped 26-19 in Thursday's non-league challenge with the visiting Princeton Bulldogs (Princeton, NC)

The Bulldogs (2-0) will now prepare for their challenge against Rosewood (Goldsboro, NC). The Eagles come into the non-league challenge with a 0-2 record. In their last challenge, Rosewood was tipped by North Johnston (Kenly, NC), 41-16, in a non-league match.

The Panthers (1-1) will now prepare for their match against Richlands (Richlands, NC). The Wildcats enter the non-league match with a 1-1 record. In their last match, Richlands was nudged by Southwest Onslow (Jacksonville, NC), 30-0, in a non-league match.