Laney defense holds North Brunswick in the fourth, winning 14-13

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Laney closed out its regular season with a narrow 14-13 win over North Brunswick in a hard-fought matchup.

The Scorpions struck first in the second quarter when Xavier Lendon found the end zone to give North Brunswick the lead.

However, Laney responded after Joseph Deffinbaugh intercepted North Brunswick quarterback Eli Talley.

The Buccaneers capitalized on the turnover, with Jeremiah Brown scoring a rushing touchdown to tie the game at 7-7.

The score remained tied until the third quarter, when Joseph Stough connected with Niko Warren, who raced down the sideline for a touchdown to give Laney a 14-7 lead.

North Brunswick battled back in the fourth quarter, as Talley found Dean Ryals for a touchdown to pull the Scorpions within one.

The extra point attempt went wide left, allowing Laney to maintain its 14-13 lead.

The Buccaneers had an opportunity to extend their advantage late in the fourth quarter, but Brown fumbled the ball, giving North Brunswick another chance.

The Scorpions drove down the field and faced a fourth-down situation with an opportunity to take the lead.

However, Laney’s defense came up with a stop, as Remere Jackson, who entered the game after Talley was injured, was stopped short of the line to gain.

Laney held on for the 14-13 victory to close out its season.