North Duplin extended their winning streak to eight games thanks to a huge performance from Carell Phillips. The North Duplin Rebels took down the Rosewood Eagles 24-7 on Friday thanks in part to Phillips, who rushed for 124 yards and three touchdowns. 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 236 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 161 rushing yards in 20 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
North Duplin didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Donovan Armwood.
North Duplin pushed their record up to 8-0 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Rosewood, they moved to 5-4 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
North Duplin will square off against Hobbton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. North Duplin's defense has only allowed 9.5 points per game this season, so Hobbton's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Rosewood, they will take on Lakewood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lakewood is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 35.2 points per game this season.
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