White Oak dropped to 4-3 on Friday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They came up short against the New Bern Bears, falling 46-20. While losing is never fun, the Vikings can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 162nd, while the Bears are ranked 34th).
Josh Smith threw for 118 yards and three TDs on only seven passes. Elliot Pineda was his top target, picking up 115 receiving yards and three scores. On the ground, Montez Jimenez rushed for 68 yards.
As for New Bern, they now have a winning record of 4-3. Considering they have won four games by more than 20 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
New Bern's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Terrance McCormick, who threw for 189 yards and three touchdowns on only 16 passes, and also rushed for 67 yards and one score. McCormick's passing game has become a key predictor of the Bears' success: the team is undefeated when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 0-3 otherwise. Karvin Magwood was another key rusher, rushing for 114 yards and a pair of TDs on only 14 carries.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. White Oak will venture away from home to face off against J.H. Rose at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Vikings' defense better be ready for this one: the Rampants have averaged an impressive 26.7 points per game this season. As for New Bern, they will head out on the road to square off against D.H. Conley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Vikings will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Bears surely won't give up without a fight.
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