North Duplin put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past the Bear Grass Charter Bears 48-0 at home. Considering the Rebels have won three games by more than 41 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Carell Phillips was his usual excellent self, rushing for 152 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. The team also got some help courtesy of Luke Kelly, who rushed for 34 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: North Duplin was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 408 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 161 rushing yards in 17 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
North Duplin pushed their record up to 5-0 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Bear Grass Charter, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 4-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Duplin will play host again on Friday to welcome Lakewood, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Lakewood is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 37 points per game this season. As for Bear Grass Charter, they will welcome Hobgood Charter at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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