For years the Popes defensive line has been their primary weapon and this has not changed. They were the key factor in this game. When Marion Sorenson had time he showed he could hurt the Popes and the Popes offense struggled to do much. But the defensive line and the special teams play for the Popes was magnificent and the difference in this game. Stephen Schenck may be a star in this Association very soon.
Salisbury
George Prater 22/36 169yds 1TD
David Harley 17car/48yds
Stephen Schenck 11tt/7rec/66yds 1TD 7punt returns/128yds
Matthew Bates 13tt/8rec/67yds
Timothy Benson 2 tackles 3 sacks
Asheville
Marion Sorenson 15/33 242yds 1TD
William Hubbard 7car/19yds 1Fumble
Eugene Turpen 13tt/9rec/116yds
Foster Whisler 10tt/5rec/116yds 1TD
Jeffrey Gustin 8 tackles
Despite some sloppy play, Wilson had seven penalties, the Tobs defense dominated this game. They completely shut down Erik Waters and Bernie Hall. Jeff Gray was hot in the first quarter and that was enough to get all the scoring Wilson would need. A big win for Wilson to keep them in the playoff hunt along with Charlotte and Rocky Mount.
Wilson
Jeff Gray 16/29 128yds
Kenn Haslip 22car/52yds 1TD
John Justice 10tt/7rec/58yds
Marty Cook 2 tackles 2 sacks 1 fumble recovery
Kinston
Erik Waters 9/29 127yds 1TD 1Fumble
Bernie Hall 11car/18yds
James Meier 5tt/3rec/41yds
James Quinney 6 tackles 3 sacks
The Patriots were never in this game. Derrick Smith and the offense struggled to get anything going. Durham meanwhile got a great game out of Edward Jeffcoat who is playing better each game. If this team is going to ever make a run at the playoffs with James Clark and Edward Jeffcoat it will have to be next year before age catches up with them. Charlotte faced this a few years ago and made some critical moves which pushed them to a Division title. Can Durham make similar off season moves to give Clark and Jeffcoat a shot?
Durham
Edward Jeffcoat 18/24 274yds 1TD
James Clark 26car/84yds 1TD 1Fumble
Ethan Galati 9tt/7rec/96yds
Kenneth Howard 2 tackles 3 sacks
Greensboro
Derrick Smith 12/31 241yds 1TD
William Adams 18car/76yds
Devin Fulmore 11tt/3rec/94yds
Sean Carter 7 tackles
The Leafs break their 3 game losing streak with a solid game out of their defense.
Rocky Mount
Mike Ramsey 12/32 123yds 1TD
Ronald Contreras 8car/29yds
John Alexander 10tt/5rec/51yds 1TD
Ramon Charboneau 9 tackles 1 knockdown
Jose Crabtree 6 tackles 1 sack
Kile Lowery 8 tackles 1 sack
Christopher Dahl 5 tackles 3 sacks
Raleigh
Seth Hatfield 19/27 237yds 1TD 1Int
John Alli 17car/28yds
Brian Long 9tt/6rec/101yds
Clark Good 1 tackle 3 sacks
Sid Pagel 5 tackles 4 knockdowns
Charlotte fought their way back to take the win. This loss essentially eliminated the Pirates from the playoff picture.
Charlotte
Royce Scott 19/37 222yds
Maurice Bloom 17car/41yds
Richard McLeod 10tt/3rec/31yds
Gordon Carson 13tt/8rec/89yds
Alfred Miller 6 tackles 1 sack 1 knockdown
Paul Snyder 5 tackles 1 int
Roderick Anderson 6 tackles 1 int
Douglas Ceciliani 3 of 4 long of 46yds
Gastonia
James Martin 17/33 205yds 1TD 2Ints
Jerry Simeon 9car/47yds
Timothy Rodriguez 12tt/8rec/49yds
Robert Lee 12tt/4rec/82yds 1TD
Robert Blackwell 15 tackles 1 knockdown
Norman Hayes 7 tackles 3 knockdowns
