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)

Fall Season

  • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

  • Rocket League*

Spring Season

  • Super Smash Bros

  • Madden NFL

Coach Information

Mr. Isaiah Creech

Phone: 919-963-4022

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

Social Media Accounts

*To participate in Rocket League one team must have all 3 players be 13 or if enough players are trying out both teams will need all players to be 13.

Upcoming Events

Students are required to attend the first day of tryout and then the date of the specific games they are trying out for. If students cannot make it to their 2 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.

Sign Up Form - Here

  • Thursday, September 17, 2026 3:30 - 5:30 All Participants

  • Friday, September 18, 2026 3:30 - 5:30 Mario Kart 8 Try Outs

  • Monday, September 21, 2026 3:30 - 5:30 Rocket League Try Outs

Mandatory Parent / Student Meeting

  • Tuesday, September 22, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm

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 pay for 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 purchase, simply click the image below to navigate directly to the eSports Store. For Jeresey Purchase please send in Cash or Check to Mr. Creech. checks written to Four Oaks Middle School.

Cardinal Carnage eSports Store