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Wildcats overtake HC, 31-22

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Harnett Central quarterback Hayden Smith scrambles.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

West Johnston came back for a 31-22 season-opening varsity football win over visiting Harnett Central on Friday night.

The Trojans opened the scoring as Hayden Smith found Jaden Meadows on a deep ball.

John Rhody ran for Central’s second TD.

Smith connected with Rhody for Central’s final touchdown.

Sophomore Carl Thames ran for four touchdowns for the Wildcats.

Central led 14-12 at the half. The Wildcats topped the Trojans, 40-20, at HC to lead off the 2017 season.

Central’s Jaden Meadows seeks to pull away from a defender.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
John Rhody (24) is into the end zone for the Trojans.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
John Rhody takes a handoff from Hayden Smith.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
WJ’s Carl Thames is stopped on this play, but rushed for four touchdowns.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Antuan Snead of the Wildcats is halted by Tre McDougald (1) and the Trojans. (Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Hayden Smith goes to the air for Harnett Central.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Central’s Jamarie Shaw (62) moves in to stop West Johnston quarterback Luke Lassiter (3) on a two-point conversion attempt.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Central players indicate they have possession on a fumble.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Central’s John Rhody is winning the race to the end zone.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

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