South’s Jaequan Wells seeks to break a tackle.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

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 offense the ball at its own 1-yard line. The Trojans were stopped in the end zone for a safety on the next play as Holly Springs took a 2-0 lead with 6:41 to play in the first quarter.

The hosts expanded the margin to 16-0 at the half.

South scored on a 20-yard pass from Chase Carroll to C.J. Redmond to trim the lead to 23-7 in the third quarter.

Holly Springs improved to 2-0 while South is 0-2 going into a home game with Triton on Friday night, Sept. 6.

Trey Yow makes a defensive stop for South Johnston.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

South’s Darius Lewis gets pressure on the Holly Springs quarterback.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

Brayden Barefoot (13) deflects a pass at Holly Springs.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

Chase Carroll delivers a pass for South Johnston’s touchdown.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)