Topsail had to endure a four-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They breezed by the Dixon Bulldogs at home to the tune of 59-18 on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Pirates have posted since August 25, 2023.
Topsail's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Eli Hebron, who rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries, and also threw for 126 yards and three touchdowns on only eight passes. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards. Damarion Smith was Hebron's top target, picking up 50 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 70 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Topsail was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 502 total yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Dixon only gained 313.
Although Dixon took the loss, they still got scores from Shondel Parker and Ruston Bowman.
The victory got Topsail back to even at 1-1. As for Dixon, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Topsail will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Swansboro at 7:00 p.m. on September 13th. As for Dixon, they will take on South Lenoir at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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