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The Carolina Bengals, a minor league football team based in Bladen County, held tryouts Saturday afternoon in East Arcadia.
The Bengals are affiliated with NFL Attitude! and a member of the Coastal Football Alliance. A schedule has not been released, although the season is expected to begin in August. The Bengals are planning to play their home games at Legion Stadium in Wilmington.
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According to the team’s web site (carolinabengals2020.com), for many players, the Bengals provide a chance to remain in a sport they revere. For others, it is chance to resurrect a stagnant career. Brown also helps put together highlight tapes for players who desire to advance beyond semipro, perhaps to college or a professional league.
The team owners are Jermain and Katrina Brown.