After flying high against Spring Creek last Thursday, Lejeune came back down to earth. The Lejeune Devil Pups received a blow on Friday as they fell 46-32 to the East Carteret Mariners. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Devil Pups of the 67-44 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Lejeune lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Connor Shea, who threw for 312 yards and four touchdowns. Andrew Finnerty was Shea's top target, picking up 137 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Lejeune's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for East Carteret, the victory made it two in a row for them and also bumps their season record up to 2-4.
Lejeune will head out on the road to square off against Wake Prep Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lejeune is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 30 points per game this season. As for East Carteret, they will host Northside - Pinetown at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Northside - Pinetown will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something East Carteret surely won't give up without a fight.
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