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Devin Perry runs for Central’s second touchdown.
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Visiting Clayton took a 30-12 nonconference varsity football win at Harnett Central on Friday night.
The Comets (2-0) followed a blocked punt with a field goal midway through the first quarter and never trailed.
The Trojans (0-2) were within 10-6 on a keeper for a touchdown by quarterback DeAndre McAllister.
An ankle injury subsequently sidelined McAllister.
Devin Perry ran for a score in the fourth quarter for Central, which opens Tri-County Six 3-A Conference play at Union Pines on Friday.
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Jaden Bryant delivers a pass for the Trojans.
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A Clayton ball carrier is met and stopped by the Trojans.
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Khalil Cameron of Central returns a kickoff to near midfield.
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HC’s Caleb Dupree extends to block a field goal attempt.
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A big gain by Jaden Bryant set up Central’s first score.
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Jaylan Burton (32) makes a stop on third down for the Trojans.
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The game was stopped with 1:10 to go due to an injured Clayton player.
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