Cardinal Gibbons punches ticket to title game with 30-14 win over New Bern
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By Kyle Morton, HighSchoolOT producer
Raleigh, N.C. The Cardinal Gibbons Crusaders are headed to their second 4A state championship game in a row after a 30-14 win over the New Bern Bears.
A game full of ups and downs for both sides ultimately settled into a familiar pattern for the unbeaten Crusaders, as their outstanding defense and deep ground attack guided them to the win.
Blake Raphael got the scoring started in the first quarter with a three-yard touchdown run on a dive play, and an aggressive decision to go for two paid off and gave the Crusaders an early 8-0 lead.
New Bern eliminates South View in 4A playoffs Updated: 2021-04-23 22:59:09
Tags: Posted April 23, 2021 10:59 p.m. EDT
Hope Mills, N.C. New Bern will play for the 4A eastern regional championship next week after a 27-16 road win at South View in the second round.
The Bears never trailed in the game after taking a 14-0 lead in the first quarter.
Dimtrell Tucker scored the first score of the game with a rushing touchdown from 10 yards out. Then a long touchdown run by Aronne Herring gave the Bears a 14-0 lead with just over two minutes left in the opening quarter.