N.C. Central Football Dominates North Carolina A&T in Aggie-Eagle Classic

In a thrilling showdown at O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium, the North Carolina Central University football team dominated their rival North Carolina A&T in a 66-24 victory during the Aggie-Eagle Classic on Saturday evening.

The Eagles, who had been on a two-game losing streak, came out strong and picked up their first home win of the season with a commanding performance. The game started with a bang as North Carolina A&T’s Aaron Harris returned the opening kickoff for a 100-yard touchdown, giving the Aggies an early lead.

However, N.C. Central quickly responded with a touchdown of their own, and from there, they never looked back. Quarterback Walker Harris connected with Joaquin Davis for a 14-yard touchdown pass to take the lead, and the Eagles continued to build on their momentum throughout the game.

The Eagles’ offense was firing on all cylinders, with multiple players contributing to the scoring effort. J’Mari Taylor had a 66-yard touchdown run, and Walker Harris threw three touchdown passes, including a 60-yard bomb to Markell Quick. The special teams even got in on the action with a blocked punt for a touchdown.

Defensively, N.C. Central was equally impressive, forcing turnovers and capitalizing on opportunities. Malcolm Reed had an 11-yard fumble return for a touchdown, adding to the Eagles’ dominant performance.

Overall, it was a complete team effort for N.C. Central, with both the offense and defense coming together for a resounding victory. The win not only snapped their losing streak but also showcased their potential for a successful season ahead.