By Brian T. Smith
Assistant Sports Editor / Bristol Herald Courier
Published: September 19, 2008

First Quarter

Sullivan North returns opening kickoff to its own 46-yard line.

North takes 6-0 lead on Eric Pearcy’s 5-yard touchdown run.

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Sullivan East evens score at 7-7 following Tyler Gaby’s 31-yard TD pass to John Ryan and Kole Bishops’ extra-point kick.

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North drives 59 yards in five minutes, riding Pearcy. Pearcy scores on a 6-yard rushing TD.

14-7 North, 2:18 left in the first quarter.

Second Quarter

Patriots first-and-goal at 7-yard line.

North stuffs two East runs. Gaby pressured on third down, called for intentional grounding. Patriots face fourth-and-goal from 37-yard line. East punts.

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North takes over at its own 40-yard line with 11:05 remaining in second period.

Raiders march 60 yards in less than 7 minutes. Pearcy runs for a 7-yard TD and Matt Washington punctuates the drive with a 2-yard run for a two-point conversion.

North 22-7, 3:29 left in first half.

Raiders 22-7 at halftime.

Third Quarter

North opens up another run-based, clock-eating scoring drive. Matt Washington runs for a 5-yard touchdown.

Raiders 30-7, 4:35 third quarter.

Fourth Quarter

North’s Chris Gilliam runs for a 2-yard touchdown. Extra-point attempt fails.

Raiders 36-7, 7:53 fourth quarter.