North Duplin extended their winning streak to nine games thanks to a huge performance from Carell Phillips. The North Duplin Rebels skirted past the Hobbton Wildcats 34-31 thanks in part to Phillips, who rushed for 266 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 7.8 yards per carry. Phillips is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 100 every time he's taken the field this season.
Phillips was just one part of a punishing run game: North Duplin was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 345 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 161 rushing yards in 21 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Hobbton's loss on Friday came despite strong showings from Reggie Thompson and Joe Corbett. Thompson picked up 243 receiving yards and four touchdowns, while Corbett threw for 311 yards and five touchdowns. Thompson continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played.
North Duplin pushed their record up to 9-0 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Hobbton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.
As of now, neither North Duplin nor Hobbton have any future games scheduled.
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