The Clinton Dark Horses will challenge the Heide Trask Titans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Clinton had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least 31 points, but East Duplin put an end to it on Friday. The Dark Horses took a 20-13 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Panthers. The game marked the Dark Horses' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Meanwhile, while it was all tied up 14-14 at halftime, Heide Trask was not quite Southwest Onslow's equal in the second half on Friday. They fell 21-14 to the Stallions. The loss continues a trend for the Titans in their meetings with the Stallions: they've now lost five in a row.
Clinton will have to contain Kamajah Wilson as he made an impact in Heide Trask's last game. He rushed for 125 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 15 carries. Heide Trask also got a significant boost from Tyreek Moore, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 84 yards.
Clinton's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Heide Trask, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 3-5.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Clinton has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 154.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Heide Trask struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 276.6 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Everything came up roses for Clinton against Heide Trask in their previous matchup back in October of 2016, as the squad secured a 49-6 win. In that game, the Dark Horses amassed a halftime lead of 42-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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