CERRO GORDO–North Duplin chewed up 280 yards on the ground as the Rebels defeated West Columbus 36-16 in football on Friday night.
Jaden Pope and DJ Carlton scored two touchdowns each in the victory while teammate Noa Quintanilla led all rushers with 82 yards and a touchdown.
North Duplin carried a 22-16 lead into the half and shut down West Columbus in the second half.
The Rebels move to 1-2 in the Carolina Conference and 4-2 overall with the victory. North Duplin will host Union (0-3, 3-4) on Friday. DJ Graham scored both touchdowns for the Vikings. The Vikings fall to 1-3 in the conference and 2-5 on the year.
West Columbus will host Hobbton (2-1, 2-5) on Oct. 16.
