Jones and Lejeune pushed the score to 58-14 the last time they played Lejeune, but on Friday defenses reigned supreme. The Trojans lost 21-0 to the Devilpups. The defeat leaves the Trojans still looking for their first win of the season.
Lejeune got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jackson Altizer out in front who rushed for 144 yards and two TDs while picking up 7.2 yards per carry. Altizer also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing one fumble, making two total tackles, and defending one pass. Another player making a difference was Grady Mahaffey, who rushed for 74 yards and one score on only five carries.
Jones' loss dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Lejeune, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Jones will challenge East Carteret at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Trojans' defense better be ready for this one: the Mariners have averaged an impressive 30.9 points per game this season. As for Lejeune, they will face off against Pamlico County at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Devilpups will be up against the Hurricanes' rather soft defense (which has allowed 43.75 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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