West Carteret suffered their biggest defeat since October 6, 2023 on Friday. They lost 63-42 to the White Oak Vikings. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Patriots of the 44-16 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
West Carteret's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tanner Payne, who threw for 403 yards and five touchdowns. Jasiah Jones was Payne's top target, picking up 167 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
White Oak found their leader in underclassman Montez Jimenez, who rushed for 85 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries, and also caught a touchdown. Those 85 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Jimenez.
West Carteret's loss dropped their record down to 4-3. As for White Oak, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-1.
West Carteret wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 61-27 defeat against Richlands on the 18th. As for White Oak, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 44-14 win against Dixon on the 18th.
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