{"id":10269,"date":"2026-10-09T14:41:33","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T18:41:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coastalpreps.com\/football\/?p=10269"},"modified":"2026-10-09T14:42:37","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T18:42:37","slug":"football-preview-capsules-and-leaders-october-9-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coastalpreps.com\/football\/football-preview-capsules-and-leaders-october-9-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Football Preview Capsules and Leaders: October 9, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

***The rankings by each area team come from the Coastal Preps Power Rankings***<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Capsules<\/h2>\n

Carolina Coast Conference Games<\/h3>\n

No. 5 Ashley (3-3, 1-1) at No. 3 North Brunswick (5-2, 2-1)<\/h4>\n

Kickoff time:<\/strong> 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Series history:<\/strong> North Brunswick leads 8-3 <\/p>\n

Last meeting:<\/strong> Ashley won 20-6 in 2026<\/p>\n

Tim’s Take:<\/strong> I’m not expecting many points in this game between teams that have leaned heavily on their defenses. Ashley is coming off a bye week, but should still be on a high after a huge 20-17 overtime victory over Laney on Sept. 25. The Screaming Eagles have won the past two meetings in this series, but the coach of those teams, Dante Lombardi, is now the defensive coordinator at North Brunswick. His familiarity with the personnel on the opposite sideline makes me lean slightly toward North Brunswick. Quarterback Eli Talley accounted for all four touchdowns in last week’s 28-14 victory over West Brunswick. I think he will play well again, throwing for multiple TDs, to lead the Scorpions to a narrow win. <\/p>\n

No. 6 Topsail (2-5, 1-2) at No. 1 Hoggard (5-1, 2-0)<\/h4>\n

Kickoff time:<\/strong> 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Series history:<\/strong> Hoggard leads 12-1<\/p>\n

Last meeting:<\/strong> Hoggard won 52-12 in 2026<\/p>\n

Tim’s Take:<\/strong> History is likely to take place at Scott Braswell Stadium tonight, as Hoggard senior quarterback Matthew Boring needs only 156 yards to become the program’s all-time leader in passing yards. Boring has been excellent all season, completing 70 percent of his passes for 1,077 yards and 11 TDs. The first two conference games for the Vikings have featured running clocks for the entire second half. It wouldn’t be a surprise if this one also got to that point. Topsail has only scored 16 total points in back-to-back losses against North Brunswick and Laney. Those teams have very good defenses, but Hoggard presents an even tougher challenge. Vikings roll again by five TDs.<\/p>\n

No. 8 West Brunswick (1-6, 0-3) at No. 2 New Hanover (2-4, 1-1)<\/h4>\n

Kickoff time:<\/strong> 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Series history:<\/strong> New Hanover leads 23-7<\/p>\n

Last meeting:<\/strong> New Hanover won 28-14 in 2026<\/p>\n

Tim’s Take:<\/strong> Both teams are looking to get back on track after suffering rivalry losses last Friday. New Hanover managed only 31 yards against Hoggard’s suffocating defense. This week, the offense should be able to get back on track against a West Brunswick team that allows an area-high 37.1 points per game. The Trojans were rolling offensively through the first three weeks of the season, averaging 39.1 points. In the four weeks since, that number has dropped to 15.8. A major reason is the loss of quarterback Josiah Borton, who was off to a fantastic start. West Brunswick will need to get a few explosive runs from breakout running back Matoshi Lance in order to pull off the upset. I don’t think he will break free enough. Give me the Wildcats by two scores.  <\/p>\n

Other area games<\/h3>\n

SW Onslow (1-5, 0-1 East Central) at No. 7 Pender (2-4, 0-1)<\/h4>\n

Kickoff time:<\/strong> 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Twitter updates:<\/strong> Follow @CoastalPreps for updates throughout the game<\/p>\n

Series history: <\/strong>SW Onslow leads 12-3<\/p>\n

Last meeting:<\/strong> Pender won 50-14 in 2026<\/p>\n

Tim’s Take: <\/strong>I’m not only attending this game because I think it will be over in less than two hours, but it’s certainly an added bonus. The teams have combined to throw for just over 500 yards this season. That means the battle of the trenches will decide the outcome. SW Onslow averages 205.5 rushing yards, and Pender averages 294.2. The teams do it differently, though. Senior Trenstin Bolden accounts for 59 percent of the Stallions’ yards. He has 117 carries for 851 yards and nine TDs. The Patriots have five players with more than 150 rushing yards. I think that balance will keep the SW Onslow defense off balance and allow Pender to snap a four-game losing streak. Patriots win 49-20.  <\/p>\n

East Duplin (5-1, 1-0 East Central) at No. 10 Trask (2-4, 1-0)<\/h4>\n

Kickoff time:<\/strong> 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Series history:<\/strong> East Duplin leads 1-0<\/p>\n

Last meeting:<\/strong> East Duplin won 38-6 in 2026<\/p>\n

Tim’s Take: <\/strong>East Duplin entered the season as the heavy favorite to win the conference title, and that prediction looks good through six games. Five of those opponents have been held to 14 points or less. A strong rushing attack that averages 277.2 yards per game is led by seniors Noah LeBlanc and Keeshon Mckinnie. The duo has accounted for 971 yards and 17 TDs. Trask picked up a 32-26 win over South Lenoir last Friday behind a great performance from Kamajah Wilson, who had 14 carries for 124 yards and three touchdowns. The senior also came up with a team-high 11 tackles and forced a fumble. The Titans might be able to keep it close for a quarter, but East Duplin is the more talented team. Panthers by 35 on the road. <\/p>\n

Whiteville (5-0, 0-0 Southeastern) at No. 9 South Brunswick (3-3, 1-0)<\/h4>\n

Kickoff time:<\/strong> 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Series history: <\/strong>Whiteville leads 25-8<\/p>\n

Last meeting:<\/strong> Whiteville won 53-7 in 2026<\/p>\n

Tim’s Take: <\/strong>After starting the season 0-2, South Brunswick has won three of its past four games. That loss came by five points on the road against Purnell Swett. This will be the Cougars’ biggest challenge. Not only is Whiteville unbeaten, but it’s also coming off a bye week. The Wolfpack have a handful of talented running backs they can rotate throughout the game. South Brunswick doesn’t have that luxury, although Amerius Revels has shown over the past two years he is more than capable of carrying the load himself. Revels has already surpassed 1,000 yards. He had 103 yards and the lone TD in last year’s game, but standout wide receiver Edward Young made only three catches for 11 yards. Those numbers will have to be a lot higher in order to give the Cougars a chance at an upset. I don’t see it happening. Whiteville scores 45 points to remain undefeated.<\/p>\n

Area Leaders<\/h2>\n

Stats were compiled from MaxPreps or provided by area coaches.<\/em><\/p>\n

Teams reporting this week were: Ashley, Hoggard, Laney (offense and special teams only), New Hanover, North Brunswick, Pender, South Brunswick, Topsail, Trask, West Brunswick (offense and special teams only)<\/span><\/p>\n

POINTS PER GAME<\/h4>\n

Hoggard: 35.3 (212 points in 6 games)<\/p>\n

Pender: 28.3 (170 points in 6 games)<\/p>\n

Laney: 26.6 (186 points in 7 games)<\/p>\n

South Brunswick: 26.2 (157 points in 6 games)<\/p>\n

West Brunswick: 25.9 (181 points in 7 games)<\/p>\n

North Brunswick: 19.6 (137 points in 7 games)<\/p>\n

Topsail: 18.1 (127 points in 7 games)<\/p>\n

Ashley: 17.8 (107 points in 6 games)<\/p>\n

New Hanover: 12.8 (77 points in 6 games)<\/p>\n

Trask: 12.5 (75 points in 6 games)<\/p>\n

POINTS PER GAME AGAINST<\/h4>\n

Hoggard: 10.2 (61 points against in 6 games)<\/p>\n

North Brunswick: 14.6 (102 points against in 7 games)<\/p>\n

South Brunswick: 22.8 (137 points against in 6 games)<\/p>\n

Trask: 23.5 (141 points against in 6 games)<\/p>\n

Pender: 24.2 (145 points against in 6 games)<\/p>\n

Laney: 25.9 (181 points against in 7 games)<\/p>\n

Ashley: 27.3 (164 points against in 6 games)<\/p>\n

Topsail: 28.7 (201 points against in 7 games)<\/p>\n

New Hanover: 31.0 (186 points against in 6 games)<\/p>\n

West Brunswick: 37.1 (260 points against in 7 games)<\/p>\n

PASSING<\/h4>\n

Sr. Matthew Boring, Hoggard: 85-for-122, 1,077 yards, 11 TDs<\/p>\n

Jr. Joseph Stough, Laney: 76-for-123, 914 yards, 8 TDs<\/p>\n

Jr. Tyler Vickers, Topsail: 70-for-128, 865 yards, 2 TDs<\/p>\n

Jr. Eli Talley, North Brunswick: 50-for-94, 642 yards, 6 TDs<\/p>\n

Sr. Raleigh Sutton, Ashley: 60-for-105, 625 yards, 2 TDs<\/p>\n

Sr. Ronan Brady, New Hanover: 66-for-111, 574 yards, 4 TDs<\/p>\n

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New Hanover’s Ronan Brady. [Tim Hower\/Coastal Preps]<\/p><\/div>Jr. Kaleb Markel, South Brunswick: 33-for-46, 395 yards, 5 TDs<\/p>\n

Sr. Austin Deal, Pender: 12-for-31, 237 yards, 1 TD<\/p>\n

Jr. Gabe Van Vliet, Trask: 17-for-30, 232 yards<\/p>\n

Sr. Josiah Borton, West Brunswick: 19-for-46, 187 yards, 4 TDs<\/p>\n

Jr. Kyle Floyd, West Brunswick: 14-for-46, 142 yards, 1 TD<\/p>\n

Fr. Kaelum Grainger, South Brunswick: 14-for-38, 134 yards<\/p>\n

Sr. Karter Krowl, Ashley: 11-for-17, 118 yards, 1 TD<\/p>\n

RUSHING<\/h4>\n

Sr. Amerius Revels, South Brunswick: 137 carries, 1,001 yards, 13 TDs<\/p>\n

Sr. Matoshi Lance, West Brunswick: 80 carries, 882 yards, 10 TDs<\/p>\n

Sr. Jeremiah Brown, Laney: 108 carries, 630 yards, 5 TDs<\/p>\n

Sr. Luca Van Der Lee, Topsail: 81 carries, 510 yards, 5 TDs<\/p>\n

Jr. Messiah Brockington, New Hanover: 93 carries, 403 yards, 1 TD<\/p>\n

Soph. Judah Gillespie, Hoggard: 89 carries, 398 yards, 7 TDs<\/p>\n

Sr. Austin Deal, Pender: 57 carries, 386 yards, 2 TDs<\/p>\n

Sr. Zeke Williams, Pender: 41 carries, 375 yards, 3 TDs<\/p>\n

Sr. Josiah Borton, West Brunswick: 41 carries, 374 yards, 4 TDs<\/p>\n

Sr. Kamajah Wilson, Trask: 38 carries, 333 yards, 5 TDs<\/p>\n

Sr. Jamison Brown, Pender: 58 carries, 329 yards, 4 TDs<\/p>\n

Sr. Xavier Lendon, North Brunswick: 60 carries, 319 yards, 3 TDs<\/p>\n

Sr. Jahiem Lambe, Pender: 39 carries, 289 yards, 6 TDs<\/p>\n

Jr. Marzell Stanley, West Brunswick: 51 carries, 275 yards, 4 TDs<\/p>\n

Fr. Kyle Albert, Topsail: 43 carries, 256 yards, 6 TDs<\/p>\n

Soph. Caiden Soto, Ashley: 53 carries, 254 yards<\/p>\n

Sr. Jaiden Cokeley-Pridgenn, North Brunswick: 31 carries, 243 yards, 2 TDs<\/p>\n

Sr. Jacob Warren, Trask: 30 carries, 176 yards, 1 TD<\/p>\n

Soph. Malcolm Baldwin, Pender: 13 carries, 169 yards, 2 TDs<\/p>\n

Jr. Jordin Cauble, Laney: 64 carries, 166 yards, 3 TDs<\/p>\n

Sr. Ky\u2019Andre Herring, West Brunswick: 26 carries, 154 yards, 2 TDs<\/p>\n

Jr. Eli Talley, North Brunswick: 57 carries, 150 yards, 1 TD<\/p>\n

Jr. Gavin Fragiacomo, South Brunswick: 25 carries, 149 yards, 2 TDs<\/p>\n

Soph. Aaron Sandherr, Topsail: 14 carries, 149 yards<\/p>\n

Sr. Jackson Sadler, Trask: 26 carries, 133 yards, 4 TDs<\/p>\n

Sr. Michael Miller Jr. Ashley: 38 carries, 128 yards, 2 TDs<\/p>\n

RECEIVING<\/h4>\n

Sr. Desyn Durand, Hoggard: 31 catches, 568 yards, 6 TDs<\/p>\n

Jr. Carter Reitan, Topsail: 32 catches, 420 yards, 1 TD<\/p>\n

Jr. Niko Warren, Laney: 38 catches, 417 yards, 4 TDs<\/p>\n

Jr. Edward Young, South Brunswick: 26 catches, 323 yards, 2 TDs<\/p>\n

Jr. Marley Hertz, North Brunswick: 21 catches, 285 yards, 3 TDs<\/p>\n

Fr. Josiah Isom, Ashley: 26 catches, 269 yards<\/p>\n

Jr. Micah Hunter, Hoggard: 28 catches, 241 yards, 2 TDs<\/p>\n

Jr. Landon Fuchs, North Brunswick: 16 catches, 200 yards, 1 TD<\/p>\n

Jr. Damonte Hill, New Hanover: 12 catches, 197 yards, 1 TD<\/p>\n

Sr. Kilby Theiss-Dixon, Laney: 10 catches, 191 yards, 2 TDs<\/p>\n

Jr. Jeremiah Isom, Ashley: 16 catches, 179 yards, 3 TDs<\/p>\n

Sr. Zack Albert, Topsail: 12 catches, 175 yards<\/p>\n

Sr. Eden Romero, West Brunswick: 16 catches, 171 yards, 3 TDs<\/p>\n

Sr. Jayden Holloway, New Hanover: 19 catches, 170 yards, 1 TD<\/p>\n

Sr. Jahiem Lambe, Pender: 5 catches, 151 yards, 1 TD<\/p>\n

Sr. Nakula O\u2019Connor, Hoggard: 11 catches, 147 yards, 1 TD<\/p>\n

Jr. Brayden Bell, West Brunswick: 10 catches, 137 yards, 1 TD<\/p>\n

Sr. MJ Smith, North Brunswick: 11 catches, 126 yards, 2 TDs<\/p>\n

Soph. Tyler Salcido, Topsail: 4 catches, 104 yards, 1 TD<\/p>\n

Jr. Skyler Barnett, New Hanover: 17 catches, 102 yards, 2 TDs<\/p>\n

Jr. Brandon Swain, Topsail: 3 catches, 101 yards<\/p>\n

Jr. Jahmeer Damon, Ashley: 9 catches, 100 yards<\/p>\n

Jr. Jordin Cauble, Laney: 9 catches, 99 yards<\/p>\n

TOTAL TACKLES<\/h4>\n

Sr. Ryan Strickland, Topsail: 81 tackles, 2 for loss<\/p>\n

Sr. Kamajah Wilson, Trask: 75 tackles, 3 for loss<\/p>\n

Sr. Nate Earley, South Brunswick: 61 tackles, 2 for loss<\/p>\n

Sr. Zack Albert, Topsail: 58 tackles, 7 for loss<\/p>\n

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Topsail’s Zack Albert. [Tim Hower\/Coastal Preps]<\/p><\/div>Sr. Jordyn Davis, Trask: 56 tackles, 5 for loss<\/p>\n

Jr. Jose Reyna, South Brunswick: 53 tackles, 1 for loss<\/p>\n

Sr. Wade Revelas, Topsail: 52 tackles, 1 for loss<\/p>\n

Jr. My\u2019kel Hall, Ashley: 51 tackles<\/p>\n

Sr. Bruce Rogers, Pender: 50 tackles, 1 for loss<\/p>\n

Sr. Marshall Chalk, Hoggard: 49 tackles, 7 for loss<\/p>\n

Sr. Paxton Lee, Topsail: 46 tackles<\/p>\n

Sr. Amir Robbins, North Brunswick: 44 tackles, 2 for loss<\/p>\n

Sr. Pres Toups, Hoggard: 44 tackles, 7 for loss<\/p>\n

Jr. Dylan Kowalski, Ashley: 43 tackles<\/p>\n

Sr. Zymier Thomas, North Brunswick: 41 tackles<\/p>\n

Sr. Harris McKoy, Ashley: 40 tackles, 1 for loss<\/p>\n

Jr. Isaiah McIntosh, New Hanover: 39 tackles, 3.5 for loss<\/p>\n

Sr. Preston Plunkett, Topsail: 38 tackles, 2 for loss<\/p>\n

Soph. Jordan Sawyer, Pender: 38 tackles, 1 for loss<\/p>\n

Sr. Logan Petty, Hoggard: 36 tackles, 4 for loss<\/p>\n

Sr. Lijah Toledo, Topsail: 36 tackles<\/p>\n

Jr. Wyatt Clewis, South Brunswick: 35 tackles, 11 for loss<\/p>\n

Sr. Pittman McEwen, Topsail: 34 tackles, 2 for loss<\/p>\n

Jr. Nate Dunning, South Brunswick: 33 tackles<\/p>\n

Sr. Tristan Brewington, Trask: 32 tackles, 4 for loss<\/p>\n

Jr. Jayden George, New Hanover: 32 tackles, 6 for loss<\/p>\n

Sr. Jake Bryant, Pender: 30 tackles, 3 for loss<\/p>\n

Jr. Jadyn Wade, New Hanover: 30 tackles, 4.5 for loss<\/p>\n

Jr. Bryson Ellison, New Hanover: 29 tackles, 9 for loss<\/p>\n

Jr. Damonte Hill, New Hanover: 29 tackles, 1 for loss<\/p>\n

Jr. Graham McNeely, Hoggard: 29 tackles, 7 for loss<\/p>\n

Soph. Ben Tanner, Hoggard: 29 tackles, 2 for loss<\/p>\n

Soph. Malcolm Baldwin, Pender: 28 tackles, 7 for loss<\/p>\n

Soph. Colton Hearn, New Hanover: 28 tackles, 1.5 for loss<\/p>\n

Fr. Travis Brotherton, Trask: 27 tackles<\/p>\n

Sr. Jesus Perez, Trask: 27 tackles, 2 for loss<\/p>\n

Soph. Aaron Sandherr, Topsail: 27 tackles<\/p>\n

Jr. Tyler Johnson, South Brunswick: 26 tackles<\/p>\n

Jr. Skyler Barnett, New Hanover: 25 tackles, 2 for loss<\/p>\n

Jr. Kamen Bland, Pender: 25 tackles<\/p>\n

TACKLES PER GAME (Min. 15 tackles)<\/h4>\n

Sr. Ryan Strickland, Topsail: 13.5 (81 tackles in 6 games)<\/p>\n

Sr. Kamajah Wilson, Trask: 12.5 (75 tackles in 6 games)<\/p>\n

Sr. Nate Earley, South Brunswick: 12.2 (61 tackles in 5 games)<\/p>\n

Sr. Bruce Rogers, Pender: 10.0 (50 tackles in 5 games)<\/p>\n

Jr. Isaiah McIntosh, New Hanover: 9.8 (39 tackles in 4 games)<\/p>\n

Sr. Zack Albert, Topsail: 9.7 (58 tackles in 6 games)<\/p>\n

Sr. Jordyn Davis, Trask: 9.3 (56 tackles in 6 games)<\/p>\n

Jr. Jose Reyna, South Brunswick: 8.8 (53 tackles in 6 games)<\/p>\n

Sr. Wade Revelas, Topsail: 8.7 (52 tackles in 6 games)<\/p>\n

Jr. Dylan Kowalski, Ashley: 8.6 (43 tackles in 5 games)<\/p>\n

Jr. My\u2019kel Hall, Ashley: 8.5 (51 tackles in 6 games)<\/p>\n

Sr. Marshall Chalk, Hoggard: 8.2 (49 tackles in 6 games)<\/p>\n

Sr. Harris McKoy, Ashley: 8.0 (40 tackles in 5 games)<\/p>\n

Sr. Paxton Lee, Topsail: 7.7 (46 tackles in 6 games)<\/p>\n

Soph. Jordan Sawyer, Pender: 7.6 (38 tackles in 5 games)<\/p>\n

Sr. Amir Robbins, North Brunswick: 7.3 (44 tackles in 6 games)<\/p>\n

Sr. Pres Toups, Hoggard: 7.3 (44 tackles in 6 games)<\/p>\n

Jr. Wyatt Clewis, South Brunswick: 7.0 (35 tackles in 5 games)<\/p>\n

Sr. Zymier Thomas, North Brunswick: 6.8 (41 tackles in 6 games)<\/p>\n

Jr. Tyler Johnson, South Brunswick: 6.5 (26 tackles in 4 games)<\/p>\n

Jr. Jayden George, New Hanover: 6.4 (32 tackles in 5 games)<\/p>\n

Sr. Preston Plunkett, Topsail: 6.3 (38 tackles in 6 games)<\/p>\n

Jr. Christian Sholar, Trask: 6.3 (19 tackles in 3 games)<\/p>\n

Sr. Logan Petty, Hoggard: 6.0 (36 tackles in 6 games)<\/p>\n

Sr. Lijah Toledo, Topsail: 6.0 (36 tackles in 6 games)<\/p>\n

Jr. Jadyn Wade, New Hanover: 6.0 (30 tackles in 5 games)<\/p>\n

Jr. Damonte Hill, New Hanover: 5.8 (29 tackles in 5 games)<\/p>\n

Sr. Pittman McEwen, Topsail: 5.7 (34 tackles in 6 games)<\/p>\n

Soph. Colton Hearn, New Hanover: 5.6 (28 tackles in 5 games)<\/p>\n

Jr. Nate Dunning, South Brunswick: 5.5 (33 tackles in 6 games)<\/p>\n

SACKS<\/h4>\n

Sr. Zack Albert, Topsail: 5<\/p>\n

Jr. Bryson Ellison, New Hanover: 3<\/p>\n

Jr. Graham McNeely, Hoggard: 3<\/p>\n

Sr. Marshall Chalk, Hoggard: 2<\/p>\n

Jr. Mohammed Ismail, Hoggard: 2<\/p>\n

Jr. Brayden Jones, South Brunswick: 2<\/p>\n

Jr. Irie LaPrade, South Brunswick: 2<\/p>\n

Sr. Pittman McEwen, Topsail: 2<\/p>\n

Sr. Ryan Strickland, Topsail: 2<\/p>\n

Sr. Kamajah Wilson, Trask: 2<\/p>\n

Jr. Jake Woodcock, Trask: 2<\/p>\n

Jr. Jayden George, New Hanover: 1.5<\/p>\n

Sr. Connor Clark, Hoggard: 1<\/p>\n

Sr. Hunter Croom, Trask: 1<\/p>\n

Sr. Jordyn Davis, Trask: 1 <\/p>\n

Jr. Ezyaire Davis-McGhee, New Hanover: 1<\/p>\n

Jr. Braxton Erickson, North Brunswick: 1<\/p>\n

Jr. Gavin Fragiacomo, South Brunswick: 1<\/p>\n

Sr. Shawn Massing, Trask: 1<\/p>\n

Jr. Isaiah McIntosh, New Hanover: 1<\/p>\n

Sr. JP Meyers, Hoggard: 1<\/p>\n

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JP Meyers. [Tim Hower\/Coastal Preps]<\/p><\/div>Sr. Preston Plunkett, Topsail: 1<\/p>\n

Soph. Dodge Ray, Hoggard: 1<\/p>\n

Sr. Reese Royal, Trask: 1<\/p>\n

Fr. Amari Wallace, Trask: 1<\/p>\n

TURNOVERS<\/h4>\n

Sr. Nate Earley, South Brunswick: 5 (4 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery)<\/p>\n

Sr. MJ Smith, North Brunswick: 5 (4 interceptions, 1 forced fumble)<\/p>\n

Sr. Skylar Barnett, New Hanover: 3 (3 interceptions)<\/p>\n

Sr. Jake Bryant, Pender: 3 (2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery)<\/p>\n

Sr. Bryston Earp, South Brunswick: 2 (2 forced fumbles)<\/p>\n

Sr. Roman Long, Topsail: 3 (3 interceptions)<\/p>\n

Soph. Malcolm Baldwin, Pender: 2 (1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery)<\/p>\n

Sr. Hunter Croom, Trask: 2 (1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery)<\/p>\n

Sr. Jordyn Davis, Trask: 2 (2 fumble recoveries)<\/p>\n

Sr. Liam Geib, Hoggard: 2 (2 fumble recoveries)<\/p>\n

Sr. Jayden Holloway, New Hanover: 2 (2 forced fumbles)<\/p>\n

Jr. Irie LaPrade, South Brunswick: 2 (1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery)<\/p>\n

Jr. Graham McNeely, Hoggard: 2 (1 forced fumble, 1 interception)<\/p>\n

Jr. Kimon Moore, Pender: 2 (2 fumble recoveries)<\/p>\n

Sr. Preston Plunkett, Topsail: 2 (1 forced fumble, 1 interception)<\/p>\n

Soph. Aaron Sandherr, Topsail: 2 (1 forced fumble, 1 interception)<\/p>\n

Jr. Cade Stephens, Hoggard: 2 (1 forced fumble, 1 interception)<\/p>\n

Soph. RJ Tindall, Ashley: 2 (2 interceptions)<\/p>\n

Sr. Kamajah Wilson, Trask: 2 (2 forced fumbles)<\/p>\n

PUNTING <\/h4>\n

Jr. Ty Duleba, Laney: 3 punts, 47.7 average<\/p>\n

Jr. Kanoa McGee, Hoggard: 11 punts, 44.8 average, 5 inside the 20<\/p>\n

Jr. Wyatt Clewis, South Brunswick: 8 punts, 43.4 yards, 2 inside the 20<\/p>\n

Sr. Evan Jabaley, New Hanover: 10 punts, 41.1 average<\/p>\n

Sr. Joe Deffinbaugh, Laney: 17 punts, 29.4 average, 3 inside the 20<\/p>\n

Sr. Connor Pahe, North Brunswick: 19 punts, 29.4 average<\/p>\n

KICKING<\/h4>\n

Jr. Kanoa McGee, Hoggard: 26-for-28 extra points, 6-for-9 field goals with a long of 54 yards<\/p>\n

Jr. Ty Duleba, Laney: 21-for-23 extra points, 5-for-7 field goals with a long of 47 yards<\/p>\n

Sr. Alan Pantaleon, West Brunswick: 14-for-16 extra points<\/p>\n

Jr. Camden Van Horn, South Brunswick: 12-for-16 extra points, 0-for-3 field goals<\/p>\n

Jr. Gavin Puffpaff, Topsail: 10-for-12 extra points, 2-for-4 field goals with a long of 30 yards<\/p>\n

Sr. Connor Pahe, North Brunswick: 8-for-9 extra points, 2-for-3 field goals with a long of 28 yards<\/p>\n

Jr. Ethan Kelly, West Brunswick: 7-for-7 extra points<\/p>\n

Sr. Evan Jabaley, New Hanover: 7-for-7 extra points<\/p>\n

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