Cardinal Carnage is more than gaming—it’s teamwork, communication, and strategy. Students train, scrimmage, and compete against other schools while learning sportsmanship and digital citizenship. Our mission: to represent FOMS with pride, skill, and Cardinal spirit.

Who Can Join

Eligible Grades

  • Students in 6th - 8th Grade

Academic Requirements:

  • Maintain at least a "D" average for the previous semester

  • Pass 3 out of the 4 core classes (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies)

Behavioral Standings:

  • Must be in good behavior standing with no major discipline issues.

Attendance:

  • No more than 11 absences (excused or unexcused)

Games

  • ChessKids Solos

  • ChessKids

  • Madden

  • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

  • Pokemon Unite

  • Rocket League (13 and up only)

  • Splatoon 3

  • Super Smash Bros Ultimate

Coach Information

Mr. Isaiah Creech

Phone: 919-963-4022

Team Email: fomsesports@johnston.k12.nc.us

Social Media Accounts

Upcoming Events

Students are required to attend all 3 days of tryouts. If students cannot make it to all three dates they most likely not make it on the team. The dates below are Tryout dates. More information about what will be happening each day will be shared in more detail later.

  • October 16 - 17, 2025

  • October 21, 2025

News & Photos

Tryout highlights, competition recaps, spotlight on players, photos of matches

Cardinal Carnage Apparel Store

Show your Cardinal Carnage pride by shopping at our official Booster Store. Every purchase helps support our program and team growth.

For Team Members:
After tryouts, once jersey numbers and Gamer Tags are approved by Coach Creech, players will be able to order their official team jersey through the store. Jerseys are $55 and are yours to keep — they do not need to be turned in at the end of the season.

To make a purchase, simply click the image below to navigate directly to the eSports Store.

Cardinal Carnage eSports Store