Lejeune is 0-9 against East Carteret since October of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Devilpups will host the Mariners at 7:00 p.m. Lejeune has given up an average of 39.5 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Lejeune's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Northside - Pinetown on Tuesday. They had to suffer through a 48-0 loss at the hands of the Panthers.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask East Carteret). They claimed a resounding 49-13 victory over Southside. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since October 22, 2021, but that streak is no more.
Lejeune better keep an eye on Luke McIntosh. He was instrumental in East Carteret's win, rushing for 86 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only ten carries, while also throwing for 103 yards and one TD. That's the most rushing yards McIntosh has posted since back in October of 2024.
East Carteret was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 284 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Southside only rushed for five.
East Carteret didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Jackson Greene.
East Carteret's win bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Lejeune, their loss dropped their record down to 0-6.
Lejeune lost to East Carteret at home by a decisive 46-32 margin in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Will the Devilpups have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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