East Duplin extended their winning streak to three on Friday, bumping them up to 6-2. They came out on top against the Clinton Dark Horses by a score of 20-13. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Panthers' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 108th, while the Dark Horses are ranked 245th).
East Duplin's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Aaron Hall, who picked up 80 receiving yards and one touchdown, and also rushed for 55 yards. Dwayne Davis was another key player, rushing for 58 yards and one score.
East Duplin didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Clinton to a completion percentage of just 45%. The team can thank Zachary Ball for the heroic effort on defense: he. East Duplin hasn't an opponent to post a completion percentage of 0.38 or higher in three consecutive games.
Panthers
| Zachary Ball | 1 |
| Bryson Brown | 1 |
| Dwayne Davis | 1 |
East Duplin didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Ball, Bryson Brown, and Davis picked up one apiece.
As for Clinton, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. The contest marked their lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Gavin Miller and Demarius Pugh certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Miller rushed for 124 yards, while Pugh rushed for 43 yards and one TD.
East Duplin wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 38-18 victory against Pender on the 24th. As for Clinton, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 52-21 win against Heide Trask on the 24th.
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