Football Recap: North Duplin Picks Up Fourth Straight Win at Home + How To Watch

By Team Reports Oct 28, 2025, 5:44am

Football Recap: North Duplin Rebels vs. East Columbus Gators

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the NC High School Athletic Assn. (NCHSAA) & North Duplin High School. Watch Full Replay

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Previous 4 Games (Home)

10/24/25 vs East Columbus53-12
10/10/25 vs West Columbus49-14
10/03/25 vs East Bladen15-14
09/05/25 vs Spring Creek49-0

North Duplin had won three straight home games and Carell Phillips did his part to make it four on Friday. The Rebels breezed past the East Columbus Gators to the tune of 53-12 for which the team can thank Phillips, who rushed for 251 yards and four TDs while picking up 11.4 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 76-yard run.

North Duplin's win bumped their record up to 8-1. As for East Columbus, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. North Duplin is set to challenge their familiar foe Hobbton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. That game will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Phillips and Amir Tate. Meanwhile, East Columbus will square off against rival Lakewood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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