E.E. Smith's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They never let the Douglas Byrd Eagles onto the board and left with a 20-0 win. That's more bragging rights for the Golden Bulls, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
David Hickmond IV went supernova for E.E. Smith, rushing for 107 yards and three touchdowns, while also picking up 30 receiving yards.
E.E. Smith's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Nick Williams and Adom Hembrick. Hembrick didn't just play on offense: he also made two total tackles and defended two passes in addition to snagging an interception. Another thorn in Douglas Byrd's side was JAihyon Elliott, who made eight total tackles (4.0 for loss).
The victory got E.E. Smith back to even at 1-1. As for Douglas Byrd, their loss was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. E.E. Smith will square off against West Carteret at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Douglas Byrd, they will face off against Hoke County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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