Hoggard (Wilmington, N.C.) at New Bern (N.C.)Hoggard was unbeaten when it lost to New Bern last season, 35-34, on a failed 2-point conversion attempt. The Vikings again are undefeated entering this year's matchup and hoping to end a two-game losing streak against the Bears. They improved to 6-0 on the year with a 40-34 overtime win over Laney (Wilmington) last week.
View the latest MaxPreps pro photo galleries from North CarolinaNew Bern (6-0) has ridden the arm and legs of talented combo quarterback
Josh Taylor. The 5-11, 175-pound senior has thrown for 1,209 yards and ran for 407 with 19 total touchdowns. Taylor had 226 yards passing and 91 yards rushing – both season highs – as the Bears mauled New Hanover (Wilmington) last week, 63-34.
Mitch Stephens: New Bern 28, Hoggard 24
Steve Montoya: Hoggard 21, New Bern 13
Stephen Spiewak: New Bern 44, Hoggard 30
Kevin Askeland: New Bern 28, Hoggard 21
Leland Gordon: New Bern 45, Hoggard 41
Jamie DeMoney: New Bern 48, Hoggard 23