North Duplin tops Northside 32-31

By News-Argus Staff
Published in Sports on September 2, 2008 12:59 PM

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YEATESVILLE -- North Duplin fought back from an early deficit and held on to beat Northside 32-31 on Monday evening.

Trailing 16-0 after one quarter, the Rebels' offense came alive for two scores in the second period. Akeem Cox capped the second touchdown with a 12-yard plunge.

Cox finished with 203 yards and three touchdowns rushing.

Quarterback Marcus Kornegay put the Rebels ahead with a 2-yard run in the third quarter. He completed 13 of 23 passes for 154 yards, including a first-quarter scoring strike to Quentin Graham.

Cox added fourth-quarter TD scoring runs of 9 and 1 yards.

Following Cox's third touchdown, Northside marched into North Duplin's red zone with two minutes left in regulation. Three plays later, the Panthers' drive stalled on a holding a penalty.

Northside's final possession ended with a botched snap which led to a missed 40-yard field goal.

The Rebels (2-0 overall) entertain Jones Senior on Friday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at H.E. Grubbs Field.

North Duplin 0 12 7 13 -- 32

Northside 16 0 8 7 -- 31

Second quarter

ND -- Graham 7 pass from Kornegay (pass failed), 9:43

ND -- Cox 12 run (pass failed), 2:23

Third quarter

ND -- Kornegay 2 run (Credencio kick), :27

Fourth quarter

ND -- Cox 9 run (run failed), 8:02

ND -- Cox 1 run (Crednecio kick), 2:10

ND NS

First downs 19 14

Rushes-yds 41-273 41-243

Passing yds 154 51

Total yards 427 294

C-A-I 13-23-0 2-5-0

Fumbles-lost 4-3 4-2

Penalties 9-80 12-85

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

RUSHING -- North Duplin -- Akeem Cox 24-203, 3TD; Devin Oliver 9-68; Toderick Gadberry 2-8; Marcus Kornegay 5-(-7), TD; Shelton Johnson 1-1.

PASSING -- North Duplin -- Marcus Kornegay 13-23-0 154, TD.

RECEIVING -- North Duplin -- Troy Swanzey 5-66; Quentin Graham 7-83, TD; Shane Deaver 1-5.