![Hoke_3.aotwcarter Athlete of the Week: Eric (EJ) Carter (David Sinclair)](https://hoke.northstatejournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Hoke_3.aotwcarter-442x381.jpg)
Eric (EJ) Carter is a junior on the Hoke County baseball team.
Carter saved the Bucks from getting no hit in a loss to Red Springs last week, getting Hoke’s only hit of the game. He went 1-for-2 and also drove in Hoke’s only run. In a game against Pinecrest, Carter went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored.
Carter is second on the Bucks in batting, slugging and doubles. He is third in hits and is tied for the team lead in RBIs.