Wilmington High School Football Roundup: Vikings and Wildcats Dominate the Mideastern Conference

The high school football scene in Wilmington, North Carolina, was abuzz with excitement this past weekend as two local powerhouses, Hoggard and New Hanover, continued their dominance in the Mideastern Conference. The Vikings and Wildcats both secured convincing victories, showcasing their offensive and defensive prowess and solidifying their positions atop the conference standings.

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Hoggard Vikings Maintain Winning Streak

The Hoggard Vikings continued their impressive run, extending their winning streak to four games with a decisive 48-14 victory over the Laney Buccaneers. Sophomore quarterback Matthew Boring led the charge, throwing four touchdown passes, three of which came in the first half. The Vikings' offensive firepower was on full display, with Naz Session and Demetrius Smith each scoring long touchdowns on screen passes.Hoggard's dominance was not limited to their offensive exploits. Their defense held the Buccaneers to just 14 points, matching a season-low for the Vikings. Head coach Craig Underwood praised his team's focus and preparation, considering the limited practice time due to a postponed game earlier in the week.

New Hanover Wildcats Shut Out Topsail Pirates

Across town, the New Hanover Wildcats continued their strong defensive performance, shutting out the Topsail Pirates 21-0 in their conference opener. The Wildcats' defense has been a force to be reckoned with, holding opponents to 13 points or less in three out of their four games this season.Quarterback Jacob Monroe led the Wildcats' offense, accounting for two touchdowns, one on the ground and one through the air. The Wildcats' triple-option attack proved too much for the Pirates to handle, as New Hanover's offense and defense worked in tandem to secure the victory.

Mideastern Conference Standings and Upcoming Matchups

With these wins, Hoggard and New Hanover now sit atop the Mideastern Conference standings after two weeks of conference play. The conference action continues on Monday night, with North Brunswick hosting South Brunswick and Ashley traveling to West Brunswick.Next Friday, the spotlight will be on a highly anticipated matchup between Ashley and New Hanover, as both teams enter the game with 3-1 records. Hoggard will also face a tough challenge when they meet the Trojans in Shallotte.The upcoming games promise to be thrilling, as the Mideastern Conference race heats up. Fans can look forward to the highlights from these and other games around southeast North Carolina on the next edition of Friday Night Football, which airs at 11 p.m. on WECT.