The North Duplin Rebels will face off against the Holmes Aces at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
North Duplin is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They blew past Southside 42-0. The victory was nothing new for the Rebels as they're now sitting on six straight.
Carell Phillips
| 11/14/25 vs Southside | 152 |
| 10/31/25 @ Hobbton | 132 |
| 10/24/25 vs East Columbus | 251 |
| 10/17/25 @ Union | 292 |
| 10/10/25 vs West Columbus | 258 |
North Duplin had a senior duo take command as Carell Phillips rushed for 152 yards and a pair of scores while picking up 8.9 yards per carry and Quan Stevens rushed for 96 yards and three touchdowns on only seven carries. Phillips' rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 132 rushing yards.
North Duplin's run defense was locked in: Southside could only muster 2.5 yards per carry. While three picked up at least two total tackles, Stevens stood above the rest. He rushed for 96 yards and three TDs on only seven carries. North Duplin didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 7.3.
North Duplin's defense didn't let Chance Haywood, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. Brady Kelly was especially locked on to Southside's QB and sacked him twice.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Holmes against Perquimans on Friday as the team secured a 55-16 win. The Aces haven't had any issues with the Pirates recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive victory against them.
North Duplin's win bumped their record up to 10-1. As for Holmes, their victory bumped their record up to 7-4.
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