Game #2
Baltimore's Dunbar Poets Overpower D.C.'s Dunbar Crimson Tide, 34-6
Crimson Tide struggle offensively in interstate matchup as Baltimore program hands Washington's Dunbar its second defeat.
BALTIMORE, MD — A matchup between two historic high school football programs carrying the Dunbar name ended in a convincing victory for the Baltimore Dunbar Poets, who defeated Washington, D.C.'s Dunbar Crimson Tide 34-6 on Thursday, September 10.
The Crimson Tide entered the contest looking to rebound from a narrow season-opening loss to John Champe but encountered a difficult challenge against a Baltimore program that improved to 2-0 with the victory.
Washington's Dunbar opened the scoring in the first quarter with six points, but the Poets quickly established control.
Baltimore Dunbar scored eight points in the opening period and added 10 more in the second quarter to build an 18-6 halftime advantage.
Neither team scored in the third quarter, but the Poets closed the contest with 16 unanswered fourth-quarter points to secure the 28-point victory.
The Crimson Tide were held scoreless over the final three quarters, a sharp contrast to their 28-point performance against John Champe.
The loss dropped Washington's Dunbar to 0-2, leaving the Crimson Tide searching for their first victory of the season.
The matchup provided another difficult early-season test as Dunbar continued its nonconference schedule against opponents outside the District.
The Crimson Tide will return home to face Hoboken of New Jersey on September 19, seeking to reverse their early-season fortunes.
DMV Gridiron Takeaway: After scoring 28 points in their opener, the Crimson Tide managed only six against Baltimore's Dunbar. Finding offensive consistency will be a priority as the team prepares for its next interstate matchup.
Final Score: Baltimore Dunbar 34, Washington Dunbar 6
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