East Burke couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They came up short against the Christ School Greenies on Friday, falling 26-0. While losing is never fun, the Cavaliers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 223rd, while the Greenies are ranked 57th).
Carter Bennett threw for 96 yards on eight of 17 attempts.
Barger Shook was his top target, picking up 40 receiving yards.
Christ School got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jackson Cancel out in front who rushed for 80 yards and two touchdowns.
East Burke will take on Freedom at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Christ School, they will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Rabun Gap-Nacoochee at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both are at an even 5-5 against one another since October of 2015.
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