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Concord scored on their second offensive play and never looked back en route to a 58-0 win over East Rowan Friday night.

Concord tailback Denzel Phillips and the Concord offense shredded the Mustang defense in the first half. After a few Phillips carries the Spiders had a quick 14-0 lead.

Phillips scored on the Spiders second play, scampering 42 yards to paydirt. He also added 2 more touchdown runs of 40 and 50 yards respectively in the first half. Phillips career night ended with 236 yards rushing and three touchdowns.

The Spiders passing attack was also dominant. B.J. Beecher threw four touchdown passes on the night. The first was a 30 yard reception by Jon Neal. The next two touchdowns were to Alex Asbury. Beecher finished off his night with a short touchdown to tight end Terrance Knox. He finished 13-23 for 190 yards.

The Mustangs were never in scoring position thanks to a commanding performance from the Concord defensive unit. The Spiders held the Mustangs to just 7 yards rushing and 33 yards overall. The Mustangs two completions came in the 4th quarter.

DeOndre Gipps led the Spiders defense with 5 tackles and a sack. Tres Giles and Markale Jordan each recovered a fumble.

The Spider's special teams also got on the board in the 3rd quarter. Senior linebacker Jamil Bost got a hand on a Mustang punt, Spider defensive back Rion Gibson fielded the tipped ball and returned it 40 yards for a touchdown.

Robert Salsich added a 20 yard field goal in the 4th quarter.

Concord improves to 35-3-1 all time vs. the Mustangs.Thanks to David Stancil for the series information.

Stats courtesy Scott Dyer and Billy Lyerly.

Lots of Dale Barbee photos coming soon!

Next week Concord hits the road to take on Monroe.