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Clock runs out on Rebels’ season

November 15, 2023

November 15, 2023 No CommentsMichael JaenickeSports

CALYPSO – The clock ran out — literally and figuratively — on North Duplin’s season last Friday at H.E. Grubbs Field. The Rebels were driving the ball to the end zone during a 26-21 second-round playoff loss to No. 9 Southeast Halifax when the final seconds ticked off. ND made it to the 23-yard line […]

NCHSAA Football Roundup: Ground game, heady play earns East Duplin first title

December 14, 2022

December 14, 2022 No CommentsShawn KrestSports

CHAPEL HILL — In terms of experience, it was one of the biggest mismatches in the history of North Carolina’s high school state football tournament. But that just set the stage for some Cinderella magic. East Duplin controlled the clock to choke off a powerful Reidsville offense and used some high football IQ to pull […]