After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Kinston, East Duplin was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the North Lenoir Hawks 54-0 at home. That looming 54-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Panthers yet this season.
Shawn Davis continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 86 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries. He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made three total tackles. Another player making a difference was Branson Norris, who rushed for 12 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: East Duplin was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 330 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 168 rushing yards in seven consecutive matchups.
East Duplin didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Ryan Jenkins, Dwayne Davis, Zachary Ball, and Keeshon Mckinnie picked up one apiece.
East Duplin's win bumped their record up to 3-4. As for North Lenoir, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-4 record.
East Duplin will challenge South Lenoir at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. South Lenoir is coming into the match with three straight defeats at home, meaning East Duplin will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for North Lenoir, they will welcome James Kenan at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. James Kenan will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something North Lenoir surely won't give up without a fight.
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