The Exeter High School football team suffered its first loss of the season in a 42-16 rout at the hands of Pinkerton Academy Thursday.
Pinkerton had several long touchdown runs, including a 96-yarder. And its defense stuffed Exeter's old school running attack.
Exeter dropped to 5-1. Pinkerton improved to 6-0. Pinkerton was ranked No. 1 in recent a statewide poll, while Exeter was ranked No. 2.
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Exeter plays Salem next Friday night.
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