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| 11/01/24 - Away | 49-20 W |
| 10/27/23 - Home | 28-20 W |
| 10/28/22 - Away | 42-10 W |
| 10/29/21 - Home | 31-14 W |
| 09/13/19 - Home | 14-21 L |
| + 4 more games |
East Duplin has gone 8-1 against Southwest Onslow recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. After each having a week off, the two teams will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
It was a proper cat-fight when East Duplin faced off against Jacksonville last Friday. The Panthers fell 35-24 to the Cardinals. The Panthers have struggled against the Cardinals recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
East Duplin didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Zachary Ball. East Duplin received some extra help from Keeshaun McKinney, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, Southwest Onslow ended up a good deal behind White Oak last Friday and lost 20-6.
East Duplin will have to contain Jabri Williams as he made an impact in Southwest Onslow's last game. He rushed for 118 yards and one score on only six carries. Williams' longest rush was for an incredible 78 yards.
Even if they lost, Southwest Onslow's defense still kept up the pressure with four sacks. Trenton Scribner refused to say out of the backfield, picking up 1.5 sacks all by himself.
Southwest Onslow's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for East Duplin, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. East Duplin has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 230.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Southwest Onslow struggles in that department as they've been averaging 148.5 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Everything came up roses for East Duplin against Southwest Onslow when the teams last played back in November of 2024, as the squad secured a 49-20 win. Will the Panthers repeat their success, or do the Stallions have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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