Devin Perry runs for Central’s second touchdown.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
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.
Jaden Bryant delivers a pass for the Trojans.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
A Clayton ball carrier is met and stopped by the Trojans.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Khalil Cameron of Central returns a kickoff to near midfield.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
HC’s Caleb Dupree extends to block a field goal attempt.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
A big gain by Jaden Bryant set up Central’s first score.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Jaylan Burton (32) makes a stop on third down for the Trojans.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
The game was stopped with 1:10 to go due to an injured Clayton player.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
