Whale Branch claimed the first of two meetings this season against crosstown rival Battery Creek, beating the visiting Dolphins 31-9 on Friday. Irvin Mulligan rushed for 232 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 12 carries, and C.J. Brown, De’Arius Hazel and Jaheem Hazel each added a score for the Warriors. Whale Branch (1-0) travels to Cross next week, while Battery Creek (0-1) hosts Beaufort High. Photo by Darby Kinsey.