New Hanover's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top against the North Brunswick Scorpions by a score of 35-28. The win continues a trend for the Wildcats in their matchups with the Scorpions: they've now won eight in a row.
Tony Clark-Nelson
| 09/05/25 vs Carolina Forest | 4 |
| 08/22/25 vs New Bern | 19 |
| 08/29/25 @ Purnell Swett | 75 |
| 09/19/25 @ North Brunswick | 107 |
New Hanover had a senior duo take command as Tony Clark-Nelson rushed for 107 yards and a pair of scores on only ten carries and Javonie Webb rushed for 117 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.3 yards per carry. Those 107 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Clark-Nelson.
New Hanover was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 286 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
Several Scorpions players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Kane Jenrette, who rushed for 114 yards and a pair of TDs. Another passer making a difference was Jonah Campbell, who threw for 254 yards and one touchdown while picking up 11.5 yards per attempt.
New Hanover's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for North Brunswick, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
New Hanover will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Hoggard at 7:00 p.m. on October 3. The Wildcats will need to watch out since the Vikings have now posted at least 31 points in their last three matchups. As for North Brunswick, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 29-6 win against Topsail on the 26th.
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