The Panthers march down field and respond with a quick passing TD, but fail the two-point attempt. EA: 14, Orange 12 with under six minutes to go in the first half.

Tyrek Samuels adds a rushing touchdown for the Eagles, but their two-point attempt is stopped by the Panthers. EA: 20, Orange 12 late in the second quarter.

The Eagle running backs continue their roll. A big run by Josh Murray sets up a Tyrek Samuel touchdown on the next play. PAT is good. EA: 27, Orange 12 with a little over two minutes to go in the first half.

The Panthers score first in the second half, adding a two-point conversion as well. EA: 27, Orange 20 with 8:20 to go in the third.

Douglas Kittrells Jr. breaks away for a 57-yard run, setting up a Josh Murray rushing score. Regan Sawyer’s PAT is good. EA: 34, Orange 20 with less than eight minutes remaining in the third.

End of the third quarter: Eastern Alamance 34, Orange 20.

QB Jason Ball connects with Douglas Kittrells Jr. in the end zone for the quick score. PAT is good. EA: 41, Orange 20 with 10:30 left in the ball game.

An interception by the Panthers set up a touchdown pass a few plays later. Kick is also good. EA: 41, Orange 27 with 6:50 to go in the ball game.

Final score: Eastern Alamance Football 41, Orange 27. #ALL1N

The calm before the playoff chaos. Eastern Alamance Football hosts the Southern Durham Spartans for round one of the NCHSAA state playoffs. Kickoff is minutes away.

The Spartans strike first, getting a quick passing TD after a breakaway 83-yard run. Kick is good. EA: 0, Southern Durham 7 with under five minutes left in the first quarter.

Nearing the end of the first quarter and the Spartans extend their lead with a quick touchdown, but miss the PAT. EA: 0, Southern Durham 13.

End of the first quarter: Eastern Alamance Football 0, Southern Durham 13.

Southern Durham keeps rolling and the Eagle defense hasn’t found an answer yet. The Spartans add another quick score and complete the two-point attempt. 8:22 remaining in the second quarter. EA: 0, Southern Durham 21.

Halftime: Eastern Alamance Football 7, Southern Durham 21.

The Spartans strike first again in the second half and add a success two-point conversion. EA: 7, Southern Durham 29 with 6:04 left in the third.

End of the third quarter: Eastern Alamance Football 7, Southern Durham 29.

Fred Brady Stadium is quiet as the Spartans continue to roll. EA: 7, Southern Durham 36 with under three minutes to go in the ball game.

Final score: Eastern Alamance Football 7, Southern Durham 36. The Eagles close out their season in the first round of the playoffs with an 8-3 overall record. #ALL1N

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