Extra Point Preview: Bulldogs look to close out games in 2026
KINSTON, Ala. (WDHN)—If you just look at their overall record, the Kinston Bulldogs simply had a disappointing 2025 season after finishing 3-7. But in all actuality, that record doesn’t tell the full story of that team’s season and their performance. Of their seven losses, three came in matchups that ended with a seven-point deficit or […]
Kinston Bulldogs' coach Rudy Free sees potential for improvement in the team's ability to close out games for the 2026 season. Despite a 3-7 record in 2025, Free is confident his squad can overcome fatigue issues and inexperience. This season, the Bulldogs will have one of their most experienced rosters in recent memory, with around 50 players, including a core of juniors and seniors making up half of the roster.
Junior quarterback John Simmons and running back Judson Green are expected to lead the offense and backfield, respectively, with Green amassing 1,400 yards and 14 touchdowns last year. The team will face tougher competition in the updated region, which now includes Abbeville and Samson, but Free believes the additional depth and experience of his roster will help the team overcome close losses and have a post-season run in 2026.
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