After having lost a blowout in their previous game against East Duplin, Croatan was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They took their contest at home with ease, bagging a 37-6 victory over the Beddingfield Bruins. The result was nothing new for the Cougars, who have now won three games by 31 points or more so far this season.
Croatan got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Coleman Davis out in front who threw for 100 yards and three touchdowns, and also picked up 30 receiving yards and a touchdown. Andrew Boucher was another key back, rushing for 113 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries.
Another reason for the win was Croatan's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for nine sacks. Leading the way was Cutter Bryant with two. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: he now sacked two or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
Croatan pushed their record up to 4-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Beddingfield, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Croatan will have plenty of time to enjoy the win as they don't play again for a while. They'll take on White Oak at 7:00 p.m. on October 4th. White Oak will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each matchup than the last. As for Beddingfield, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Goldsboro at 7:00 p.m. on October 4th. Beddingfield is facing Goldsboro at the right time seeing as Goldsboro is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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