NORTH ATTLEBORO — King Philip and North Attleboro both bring a similar punishing style to the gridiron.

But when the Hockomock League rivals collided Friday night at Beaupre Field, it was KP’s version of smashmouth football that won out.

Behind the tough running of Keigan Canto-Osorio and Tallan King plus another standout defensive performance, the Warriors delivered blow after blow to topple the Red Rocketeers, 21-7, with their gritty effort.

Canto-Osorio racked up 127 yards rushing on 15 carries with two touchdowns while King took 14 carries for 144 yards and a score.

“We told them last week, we got the win, but we didn’t play very physical. We weren’t really tough,” KP head coach Brian Lee said. “I said, ‘You’re going to be up against it against North because you know how tough and

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