North Caroline upset Easton 41-14, knocks them out the MPSSAA playoffs

EASTON, Md- The North Caroline Bulldogs pull off the massive upset in blowout fashion over the Easton Warriors 41-14 led by Zymear Smith’s five rushing touchdowns.

This first-round matchup in the MPSSAA playoffs was expected to go to Easton as they were the two seed and were coming off a complete turnaround from last season’s 3-6 record. North Caroline had lost to Easton earlier in the season 33-20 but this matchup was different in the Bulldogs’ favor.

North Caroline went into the half up 13-7 thanks to a late second quarter goal line rushing touchdown from Zymear Smith. The second half was a dominant display by both Bulldogs’ offense and defense.  

North Caroline forced two turnovers, held Duke commit Kevin O’Conner’s offense to one touchdown, and scored 28 points on the ground to seal the upset win.