North Caroline and Decatur squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but North Caroline had to settle for second. They were beaten by the Decatur Seahawks 56-7. The Bulldogs were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-7.
Decatur was led to victory by Johnny Hobgood and Vernon Deshields Iii. Hobgood rushed for 42 yards and two touchdowns, while Deshields Iii gained 180 total yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Hobgood a new career-high in rushing yards. Kyle Mumford was another key back, rushing for 79 yards and two touchdowns.
North Caroline's loss was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Decatur, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 10-0.
North Caroline does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Decatur, they will take on Wicomico at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Decatur's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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