Senior C.J. Ray drives for the Trojans on Senior Night.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
South Johnston’s varsity boys basketball team downed Smithfield-Selma, 67-49, on Senior Night for the Trojans on Friday.
The games were originally scheduled for Thursday but were postponed when after-school activities were called off in Johnston County due to the threat of severe weather.
The junior varsity boys game will be made up at South on Monday at 5:30 p.m.
The Trojans took control early in improving to 19-3 overall and 6-2 in the Greater Neuse 3-A Conference.
A hoop by David Carter put South ahead to stay at 5-3. The Trojans extended their advantage to 40-18 at the half.
C.J. Ray led the hosts with 14 points and Carter added 12.
“What worked best was unselfishness, sharing the ball and their energy,” said South boys coach Brody Massengill. “We need to work on our dribble penetration.”
SSS came back from a 23-22 halftime deficit to win the girls game, 59-40.
South hosts East Wake on Tuesday night.
South Johnston’s senior boys basketball players are, kneeling from left, Thomas Dees, Sam Webster and Blake Jones. Standing are David Carter, Colby Norris, Cole Winborne, Austin Denning and C.J. Ray.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
South’s senior girls players are, from left, Paige Toler, Jenna Brown, Kaylee Creech, Nikki Lee and Mckinley Sills. (Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
South’s senior cheerleaders are, kneeling from left. Olivia Nagy, Calesie Godwin, Calli Jon Massengill and Marye Mckenly Thompson. Standings are Sarah Bailey, Lydia Carberry, Alyssa Barefoot, Anna Vierra, Cynthia Allen and Paxton Stanley. (Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Sam Webster handles the ball for the South boys in a 67-49 win.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Cole Winborne takes the ball to the basket for the Trojans.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Austin Denning finishes a drive for South Johnston on Friday night.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Thomas Dees of South surveys the floor in Friday night’s league game.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
South’s Blake Jones goes up for a shot as teammates look on.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Colby Norris makes a strong move for South Johnston.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
David Carter gets ahead to score a layup for the Trojans.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Sam Webster releases a 3-pointer against the Spartans.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Kaylee Creech shoots from beyond the arc for the South girls.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Jenna Brown sights a shot for the Lady Trojans.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Paige Toler extends on a shot for the South Johnston girls.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
