East Carteret couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were outmatched by the White Oak Vikings at home and fell 68-18. While losing is never fun, the Mariners can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 388th, while the Vikings are ranked 152nd).
Joshua Smith had an outrageously good game for White Oak as he rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries. Montez Jimenez was another key player, rushing for 83 yards and a touchdown.
East Carteret will head out to take on Ashley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for White Oak, they will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Jacksonville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Jacksonville focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Friday.
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