South Johnston’s defense stifled visiting Western Harnett in a 38-10 nonconference varsity football win on Friday night. “They’ve (South’s defense) played lights out for two weeks,” said South Johnston coach Matthew Riggsbee. “Franklinton did not score a touchdown on...
One night after falling in a five-set battle at Johnston County rival Clayton to start Greater Neuse 3-A Conference play, South Johnston’s varsity volleyball team suffered another conference setback in a 3-0 loss to visiting county rival West Johnston on Thursday....
South Johnston’s boys soccer team was dominant in a 5-1 nonconference win over visiting South Garner on Thursday. “I think they’re starting to believe,” said South assistant coach Edgar Herrera. “Historically, South Johnston hasn’t had a season in a very long time...
Triton battled at rival South Johnston, but the Trojans took a 3-1 win on Thursday by scores of 23-25, 25-23, 26-24 and 25-18. “I definitely wouldn’t say this was our best effort,” said South Johnston coach Matthew Adams. “Hat’s off to them (Triton) for fighting as...
South Johnston grabbed some early momentum in its varsity football game at Holly Springs on Thursday night, but a safety was a game changer as the Golden Hawks went on to a 30-7 victory. The Trojans made a goal-line stand on Holly Springs' opening drive and gave the...
South Johnston was edged 12-10 by visiting Gray's Creek to start the 2019 varsity football season for both teams on Friday night. A 35-yard field goal attempt by Dylan Lambert of South sailed wide in the final minute and the Bears ran out the clock. Ben Lovette of...
South Johnston’s varsity volleyball team improved to 2-0 on the season with a 3-1 win over visiting Midway by set scores of 25-12, 25-22, 23-25 and 25-15 on Tuesday. “I’m proud of our effort,” said South Johnston coach Matthew Adams. “Right there, we were up 23-22 in...
Storms in the area cut the event short, but South Johnston hosted five other teams for a football scrimmage on Wednesday. "I'm very pleased the way our offense scored on every series," said South Johnston coach Matthew Riggsbee. "Coming from last Saturday, where we...
South Johnston will be hosting a football scrimmage jamboree from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight (Wednesday, August 14) with five other teams involved. Garner, South Garner, South Granville, West Craven and Jacksonville Northside are scheduled to participate. Admission is $5....
South Johnston got its third complete game pitching performance in the Johnston County Easter Invitational in topping Clayton 7-1 on Tuesday night at Bruce Coats Field for the championship. Josh Parker went the distance in the final. Aubrey Pollard went the route in...
Visiting West Johnston took the early lead, but South Johnston rallied to take a 5-2 Greater Neuse 3-A Conference varsity softball win on Monday. “I thought West Johnston came out with a good approach and a good attitude,” said South Johnston coach Ashley Ennis. “They...
A 10-run fourth inning powered South Johnston to a 13-2 varsity baseball win in five innings at Harnett Central on Wednesday. “Both guys (South’s Aubrey Pollard and Central’s Matthew Bailey) came out throwing the ball well and early in the game we put a run up there...
