After a silent tribute by both teams to the late Atlas Fraley, the CHHS player who died unexpectedly Aug. 12, the schools' combined marching bands performed a united national anthem. There was even a musical tour of the year 1968.

Chapel Hill (4-2, 2-0 PAC-6 4-A) then handed East Chapel Hill (0-6, 0-2) its worst defeat in the 14-year series.

Six Tigers scored in Chapel Hill's 37-0 shutout of its rival, including a 79-yard fumble return by linebacker Rufus Lassiter for a TD on the longest play of the night.

Rodney Torain recovered a punt blocked by Jared McAdoo into the end zone for another non-offensive touchdown. The Tigers also got rushing touchdowns of 17 yards by Stephen Moore, 8 by Winston Washington and 1 yard by Doval Watson. Justin Kircher also kicked a 33-yard field goal.

"It doesn't get any better than winning a game against an archrival," said CHHS quarterback Jon Haus, seconds after his teammates hoisted the Hodgin Cup at midfield. "It was great to see so many different guys score, and we shut them out."

Haus went 6-of-15 passing for 144 yards despite two interceptions. He found Dylan Farrington on four passes for 96 yards.

Named for former CHHS and East Chapel Hill coach and athletic director Bill Hodgin, the Hodgin Cup is sponsored by The News & Observer and is presented to the winner of the annual game.

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