It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Clinton had no problem doing just that on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the North Central Knights 56-7. The result was nothing new for the Red Devils, who have now won seven contests by 21 points or more so far this season.
It was another big night for Javen Cook, who rushed for 115 yards and three scores on only nine carries. He is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in each of the last eight games he's played. Owen Glenn was another key player, rushing for 49 yards and one touchdown.
Red Devils
| 11/07/25 vs North Central | 56-7 |
| 10/24/25 @ Blacksburg | 48-7 |
| 10/17/25 vs Landrum | 56-14 |
| 10/10/25 @ Chesnee | 50-29 |
| 10/03/25 vs Liberty | 49-6 |
| 09/26/25 @ Union County | 60-0 |
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Clinton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 335 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 219 rushing yards in 20 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Another reason for the win was Clinton's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Angelo Cromer, Noah Garrett, and Ajavian James, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Clinton has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 49.0 points over those games. As for North Central, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-4.
Looking ahead, Clinton will be playing at home against Saluda at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. North Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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