Dudley beats the brakes off #2 ranked HP Central

[Bornthrilla]

Greensboro Dudley looked pretty good last night in the second round of the NC high school 3-AA playoffs. They beat Central 22-7 and the game could have easily been a shutout if not for a blocked punt that was recovered close to Dudley's goalline.

I would say that right now, there are about six or seven players from the Panther's squad who could contribute at A&T immediately- especially their quarterback, fullback/running back, lead receiver and both DBs.

This was the first time I had seen a decent four quarters of football in NC all year.

[popdad]

The first time that I had a chance to see Dudley this year. That running back Kennedy Kinsley was great. We could really use him...

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I'm sorry to say but Dudley is about to run into Southern Durham this Friday and that should be all she wrote.

[Gator]

I told you their qb is nice.

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Sharpless said:

I'm sorry to say but Dudley is about to run into Southern Durham this Friday and that should be all she wrote.

I disagree. Last year the team won 5-0. The safety came from a special teams miscue. The FG came from a very short field off of an offensive unforced turnover. Essentially, Dudley shut that offense out. So. Durham also shut out Dudley's offense featuring Jamal Edwards. That's the problem we were one-dimensional. This season Dudley has a running and passing game and So. Durham won't be able to stop either one.

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Sharpless said:

I'm sorry to say but Dudley is about to run into Southern Durham this Friday and that should be all she wrote.

Hate to say I told you so. Dudley 21 So. Durham 7.

Better luck next year.

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www.news-record.com/sports/preps/hsfb_dudsodur_120404.htm

Corey leads Dudley into 3-AA title game

12-4-04

By Kellie Dixon Staff Writer
News & Record



DURHAM -- Dudley's Quinton Corey wasn't sure if he'd get the chance to play after twisting his knee last week, but the two-way senior made a difference for the Panthers during their 21-7 3-AA semifinal victory against Southern Durham.

Corey, who spent most of the week in physical therapy, caught four passes for 78 yards and ran the ball 10 times for 73 yards. A defensive back, he snagged an interception during the second quarter.

"I was just trying to make plays," Corey said. "We want to win states. This don't mean nothing. It's just another game."

But the Panthers prepared for Southern Durham like it could be their last game. After all, Dudley remembered last season's 5-0 second-round loss to the Spartans.

Dudley's defense pressured the Spartans early, forcing Southern ball carrier Charles Gamble to fumble in Southern territory. Defensive lineman Phillip Oboh recoverd the ball.

"It really set the pace of the game," Oboh said.

The Panthers couldn't punch it in. Their 21-yard field goal attempt was blocked, but the momentum was not lost.

On its next drive, Dudley moved the ball upfield, primarily with the tandem of quarterback Howard Williamson and receiver Corey, who made catches of 9, 32 and 26 yards to get the Panthers in scoring position. Williams, protected by his offensive line, carried the ball one yard for the score.

"(Corey has) been doing that all year," Dudley coach Steven Davis said. "Quinton Corey, Kennedy Tinsley, (Dominique) Midgett, Chedrick Marshall -- all those guys. They're seniors and we came in together. I told them if you'll trust, we'll have a good season."

The Panthers could have a state championship season if the defense keeps playing the way it did Friday night.
All this season, an undefeated Southern team destroyed its opponents with a potent running game.

Dudley changed that.

The Panthers (13-2) held Southern (13-1) to 115 total rushing yards. Usual threat Gamble was dealing with a nagging shoulder injury and finished with 29 rushing yards on 13 carries. Teammate Whittmin Reese picked up the slack and burst through Dudley's defense for 51-yard TD run.

Oops.

Dudley didn't let that happen again, and stood Reese straight up on his next carry.

Southern was forced to open up its passing game during the fourth quarter.

"We wanted them to do that," Davis said. "We knew they had a good running game. The passing game, we knew they just wanted to throw it downfield. We figured if we could get them in the passing game, we'd have a chance to stop them."

Southern quarterback Kevin Atkins connected on a few short passes, but he only managed to sneak in one 40-yard bomb. After that, Dudley's defense took over, giving the Panthers' offense, led by Tinsley with 18 carries for 93 yards, to secure the lead.

"All year we decided we won't let a team beat us passing," Dudley inside linebacker Dominique Midgett said. "They're going to have to beat us running. So once we do that, we're unbeatable."

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I was there. I have to give it to Dudley, their defense was swarming. Shelby Crest is another monster but Dudley has the talent to do it.

Good luck Panthers!