The Princeton Bulldogs will take on the James Kenan Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
On Friday, everything came up roses for Princeton against Goldsboro as the squad secured a 49-21 victory. The win continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Cougars: they've now won six in a row.
Teo McPhatter
| 10/17/25 @ Goldsboro | 132 |
| 10/10/25 @ Spring Creek | 163 |
| 10/03/25 vs Wallace-Rose Hill | 109 |
| 09/19/25 @ Midway | 398 |
| 09/12/25 @ North Johnston | 249 |
| + 6 more games |
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Gerell Bogle and Teo McPhatter. Bogle rushed for 103 yards and a pair of TDs on only seven carries while McPhatter rushed for 132 yards and one score on only 14 carries. McPhatter's rushing production has been exceptional for a while as that marked his 11th straight game with at least 109 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, James Kenan was fully in charge on Friday, breezing past C.B. Aycock 49-21. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by 20 points or more this season.
Princeton's victory bumped their record up to 5-3. As for James Kenan, their win bumped their record up to 7-1.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Princeton has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 357.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like James Kenan struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 292.9 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Princeton was able to grind out a solid victory over James Kenan in their previous meeting back in September of 2016, winning 30-22. Do the Bulldogs have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Tigers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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