Zion Chapel gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They walked away with a 27-20 victory over the Kinston Bulldogs. For the Rebels, this counts as revenge for the 20-12 defeat the Bulldogs walked away with the last time they faced one another back in August of 2021.
Zion Chapel wouldn't let Kinston keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Joeb Bradley, Jeremiah Stinson, and Trent Elrod picked up one apiece. Zion Chapel got some further help from Brayden Benbow: he made 21 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Zion Chapel will hit the road for the first time this season to square off against Ellwood Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Zion Chapel is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Kinston, they will challenge Geneva County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Kinston will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
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