Just a little something fun going into Friday's big game.
https://www.jdnews.com/sports/east-duplin-vs-wallace-rose-hill-players-to-watch-in-ecc-football-clash/article_f5a13aea-cb11-52d0-b16c-6901973a6689.html
My week 7 area picks:
https://www.jdnews.com/sports/seven-things-to-know-predictions-for-week-7-jacksonville-area-high-school-football-games/article_9c0a53b3-2cd4-5e17-a4c8-953a80f5b828.html
And one on Battle Holley
https://www.jdnews.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/12/14/east-duplins-battle-holley-solidifies-own-legacy-with-state-title/69724135007/
Here are 2 from Saturday, one on the game and the other on coach Brian Aldridge
Game
https://www.jdnews.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/12/10/east-duplin-wins-state-title-with-24-21-victory-over-reidsville/69717484007/.
Aldridge...
In case anyone needed another read, here is another story on East Duplin. It's more of an editorial.
https://www.jdnews.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/12/10/nc-high-school-football-east-duplin-football-a-worthy-team-to-be-in-state-championship-game/69711629007/
All I said is that East Duplin played a tough schedule and I get the players to talk about that and how it makes them battle-tested. It does not imply that Reidsville didn't. Good luck to the Rams on Saturday for a well-played game and safe travels.
I am confused my friend. Where in the story do I say anything negative at all about Reidsville? But yes, I write from East Duplin's perspective since it is my local team.
Story on East Duplin's Nizaya Hall if anyone was interested.
https://www.jdnews.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/12/08/nc-high-school-football-east-duplins-nizaya-hall-looks-to-help-panthers-win-nchsaa-championship/69705430007/
Btw here is a little something something on the East Duplin defense:
https://www.jdnews.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/11/30/east-duplin-high-school-football-defense-steps-up-delivers-nchsaa-regional-final/69677188007/
Like I said, it would be neat but not sure of the reach our company would have. I have developed a great relationship with the East Duplin community
Ha. Thanks brotha. I want to say many years ago our newspaper tried to incorporate WRH into the mix but didn't have much luck.