Football Recap: East Bladen Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Sep 23, 2024, 7:43am

Football Recap: East Bladen Eagles vs. James Kenan Tigers

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East Bladen lost against James Kenan back in September of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The East Bladen Eagles came up short against the James Kenan Tigers, falling 34-13. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 270th, while the Tigers are ranked 78th).

Keyshawn Kemp threw for 29 yards. Connor Smith was his top target, picking up 45 receiving yards and a touchdown. On the ground, Jaylen Suggs rushed for 73 yards.

East Bladen's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for James Kenan, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.

East Bladen will take on South Columbus at 7:30 a.m. on Friday. As for James Kenan, they will square off against East Duplin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. James Kenan's defense has only allowed 11.2 points per game this season, so East Duplin's offense will have their work cut out for them.

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