Croatan has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 11.5 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They lost 40-17 to the East Duplin Panthers. The Cougars haven't had much luck with the Panthers recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
When it comes to explaining why Croatan lost, don't look at Coleman Davis. Despite the final result, he threw for 115 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 68 yards. Andrew Boucher handled things on the ground, rushing for 82 yards.
Croatan wouldn't let East Duplin keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Croatan can thank Hayden Link and Carter Abalos for forcing both of them.
The loss snapped Croatan's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-1 record. As for East Duplin, the victory also got them back to even at 2-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Croatan will square off against Beddingfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Croatan's defense has only allowed 11.5 points per game this season, so Beddingfield's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for East Duplin, they will stay at home for another week and welcome James Kenan at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. James Kenan will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something East Duplin surely won't give up without a fight.
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