New Bern has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 17 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Thursday. They fell 34-24 to the Jacksonville Cardinals. The matchup marked the Bears' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
New Bern's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kaishawn Taylor, who picked up 131 receiving yards and a touchdown. Another passer making a difference was Terrance Mccormick, who threw for 300 yards and a touchdown while picking up 12.0 yards per attempt.
Jacksonville had a senior duo take command as Eric Griffin rushed for 113 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 carries and Demon June rushed for 130 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Griffin a new career-high in rushing yards.
New Bern's loss ended a nine-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-2. As for Jacksonville, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
New Bern will venture away from home to take on South Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both have allowed few points on average, (South Central: 8.5, New Bern: 17) so any points scored will be well earned. As for Jacksonville, they will head out on the road to square off against West Carteret at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Jacksonville's defense has only allowed 16.8 points per game this season, so West Carteret's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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