South Johnston's game two weeks ago was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They breezed by the Smithfield-Selma Spartans at home to the tune of 35-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Trojans have posted against the Spartans since October 25, 2019.
Holt Langston continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 189 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.2 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Tyler Williams was another key player, rushing for 43 yards and a touchdown.
South Johnston's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Keason Outen, Isaac Barefoot, and Barefoot picked up one apiece. Another thorn in Smithfield-Selma's side was Mason Weaver, who picked up a sack and made nine total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, South Johnston was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 326 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
South Johnston's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Smithfield-Selma, they are on a 14-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
South Johnston will square off against Fike at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. South Johnston's defense has only allowed 17 points per game this season, so Fike's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Smithfield-Selma, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Hunt at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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