Lejeune was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss dating back to last season. They were dealt a 62-14 defeat at the hands of the North Duplin Rebels. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Devil Pups of the 63-20 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Lejeune lost, don't look at Andrew Finnerty. Despite the final result, he picked up 153 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Finnerty was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 55 yards.
Carell Phillips was nothing short of spectacular for North Duplin: he rushed for 162 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Phillips now rushed for 110 or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Noa Quintanilla was another key player, rushing for 69 yards and a touchdown.
Lejeune's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for North Duplin, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0.
Lejeune is taking a road trip to take on Bear Grass Charter at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for North Duplin, they will square off against Dixon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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