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Harnett CentralSouth Johnston

Trojans
36
Trojans
41

The South Johnston (Four Oaks, NC) JV football team won Thursday's home non-conference game against Harnett Central (Angier, NC) by a score of 41-36.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Harnett Central0822636
South Johnston14146741
Final score provided by W. Crocker.
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Game Story

North Carolina High School Football - South Johnston sneaks past Harnett Central

September 18, 2025: Four Oaks, NC 27524

In Thursday's non-league battle, the host South Johnston Trojans football team scored a tight 41-36 win over the Harnett Central Trojans.

With the win, South Johnston upgrades its record to 3-1 on the campaign. The Trojans travel to Union Pines (Cameron, NC) to meet the Vikings in a non-league test on Wednesday, September 24. The Vikings come into the test with a record of 3-1. Union Pines won 46-0 in their recent non-league test against West Johnston (Benson, NC)

With the defeat, Harnett Central drops to 2-2 on the campaign. The Trojans travel to Western Harnett (Lillington, NC) to face the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Thursday, September 25. The Eagles go into the challenge with a record of 1-0. Western Harnett won 6-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Southern Lee (Sanford, NC)

Will CrockerTrojans Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. HCHS 0, SJHS 0
    Posted @ 6:25p

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance About 100
    Posted @ 6:25p

  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 6:25p

  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 6:25p
  5. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    South Johnston1st Quarter
    South Johnston kicking off to Harnett Central.
    Posted @ 6:28p
  6. 0 - 0

    Update

    Harnett Central1st Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Harnett Central - 1st down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on South Johnston's 47-yard line. HCHS 0, SJHS 0
    Posted @ 6:29p
  7. 0 - 0

    Turnover on Downs

    South Johnston1st Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Harnett Central has turned possession over on downs. South Johnston has the ball on Harnett Central's 37-yard line. HCHS 0, SJHS 0
    Posted @ 6:33p
  8. 0 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    South Johnston1st Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    South Johnston - 10 Yd Rushing TD. HCHS 0, SJHS 6
    Posted @ 6:37p
  9. 0 - 7

    Made Point After

    South Johnston1st Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    South Johnston - PAT Good. HCHS 0, SJHS 7
    Posted @ 6:37p
  10. 0 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Harnett Central1st Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    South Johnston kicked off to Harnett Central. Harnett Central has the ball on their own 40-yard line. HCHS 0, SJHS 7
    Posted @ 6:39p
  11. 0 - 7

    Fumble Recovery

    South Johnston1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    South Johnston recovered a fumble by Harnett Central and has the ball on their own 38-yard line. HCHS 0, SJHS 7
    Posted @ 6:40p
  12. 0 - 7

    Big Play - Sack

    Harnett Central1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Harnett Central - #51 Carter Crocker with a sack. South Johnston has the ball on their own 40-yard line. HCHS 0, SJHS 7
    Posted @ 6:41p
  13. 0 - 7

    Punt

    Harnett Central1st Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    South Johnston has punted to Harnett Central. Harnett Central has the ball on their own 34-yard line. HCHS 0, SJHS 7
    Posted @ 6:43p
  14. 0 - 7

    Update

    Harnett Central1st Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Harnett Central - 1st down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on their own 46-yard line. HCHS 0, SJHS 7
    Posted @ 6:44p
  15. 0 - 7

    Turnover on Downs

    South Johnston1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Harnett Central has turned possession over on downs. South Johnston has the ball on their own 45-yard line. HCHS 0, SJHS 7
    Posted @ 6:46p
  16. 0 - 7

    Long Run

    South Johnston1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    South Johnston with a long run. South Johnston has the ball on Harnett Central's 25-yard line. HCHS 0, SJHS 7
    Posted @ 6:47p
  17. 0 - 7

    Long Pass

    South Johnston1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    South Johnston with a long pass. South Johnston has the ball on Harnett Central's 8-yard line. HCHS 0, SJHS 7
    Posted @ 6:50p
  18. 0 - 13

    Rushing Touchdown

    South Johnston1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    South Johnston - 4 Yd Rushing TD. HCHS 0, SJHS 13
    Posted @ 6:50p
  19. 0 - 14

    Made Point After

    South Johnston1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    South Johnston - PAT Good. HCHS 0, SJHS 14
    Posted @ 6:51p
  20. 0 - 14

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Harnett Central1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    South Johnston kicked off to Harnett Central. Harnett Central has the ball on their own 35-yard line. HCHS 0, SJHS 14
    Posted @ 6:53p
  21. 0 - 14

    Long Run

    Harnett Central1st Quarter Under a minute
    Harnett Central - #1 Caleb Easley with a long run. Harnett Central has the ball on their own 47-yard line. HCHS 0, SJHS 14
    Posted @ 6:55p
  22. 0 - 14

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    HCHS 0, SJHS 14
    Posted @ 6:59p
  23. 0 - 14

    Punt

    South Johnston2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Harnett Central has punted to South Johnston. South Johnston has the ball on their own 47-yard line. HCHS 0, SJHS 14
    Posted @ 6:59p
  24. 0 - 20

    Passing Touchdown

    South Johnston2nd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    South Johnston - 40 Yd pass completed for a TD. HCHS 0, SJHS 20
    Posted @ 7p
  25. 0 - 21

    Made Point After

    South Johnston2nd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    South Johnston - PAT Good. HCHS 0, SJHS 21
    Posted @ 7:01p
  26. 0 - 21

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Harnett Central2nd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    South Johnston kicked off to Harnett Central. Harnett Central has the ball on their own 39-yard line. HCHS 0, SJHS 21
    Posted @ 7:02p
  27. 0 - 21

    Long Pass

    Harnett Central2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Harnett Central - #1 Caleb Easley with a long pass to #8 Jaxon Hill. Harnett Central has the ball on South Johnston's 35-yard line. HCHS 0, SJHS 21
    Posted @ 7:05p
  28. 0 - 21

    Turnover on Downs

    South Johnston2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Harnett Central has turned possession over on downs. South Johnston has the ball on their own 30-yard line. HCHS 0, SJHS 21
    Posted @ 7:07p
  29. 0 - 21

    Punt

    Harnett Central2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    South Johnston has punted to Harnett Central. Harnett Central has the ball on their own 48-yard line. HCHS 0, SJHS 21
    Posted @ 7:11p
  30. 6 - 21

    Passing Touchdown

    Harnett Central2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Harnett Central - #1 Caleb Easley 35 Yd pass completed to #8 Jaxon Hill for a TD. HCHS 6, SJHS 21
    Posted @ 7:14p
  31. 8 - 21

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Harnett Central2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Harnett Central - #1 Caleb Easley rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. HCHS 8, SJHS 21
    Posted @ 7:14p
  32. 8 - 21

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    South Johnston2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Harnett Central kicked off to South Johnston. South Johnston has the ball on their own 40-yard line. HCHS 8, SJHS 21
    Posted @ 7:17p
  33. 8 - 21

    Punt

    Harnett Central2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    South Johnston has punted to Harnett Central. Harnett Central has the ball on their own 23-yard line. HCHS 8, SJHS 21
    Posted @ 7:19p
  34. 8 - 21

    Interception

    South Johnston2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    South Johnston intercepts a Harnett Central pass and has the ball on Harnett Central's 34-yard line. HCHS 8, SJHS 21
    Posted @ 7:21p
  35. 8 - 21

    Long Run

    South Johnston2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    South Johnston with a long run. South Johnston has the ball on Harnett Central's 18-yard line. HCHS 8, SJHS 21
    Posted @ 7:26p
  36. 8 - 27

    Rushing Touchdown

    South Johnston2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    South Johnston - 15 Yd Rushing TD. HCHS 8, SJHS 27
    Posted @ 7:27p
  37. 8 - 28

    Made Point After

    South Johnston2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    South Johnston - PAT Good. HCHS 8, SJHS 28
    Posted @ 7:27p
  38. 8 - 28

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Harnett Central2nd Quarter Under a minute
    South Johnston kicked off to Harnett Central. Harnett Central has the ball on their own 24-yard line. HCHS 8, SJHS 28
    Posted @ 7:30p
  39. 8 - 28

    Interception

    South Johnston2nd Quarter Under a minute
    South Johnston intercepts a Harnett Central pass and has the ball on Harnett Central's 25-yard line. HCHS 8, SJHS 28
    Posted @ 7:31p
  40. 8 - 28

    Halftime

    Halftime
    HCHS 8, SJHS 28
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 7:32p
  41. 8 - 28

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Harnett Central3rd Quarter
    Harnett Central to kick off to South Johnston.
    Posted @ 7:47p
  42. 8 - 28

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    South Johnston3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Harnett Central kicked off to South Johnston. South Johnston has the ball on their own 38-yard line. HCHS 8, SJHS 28
    Posted @ 7:48p
  43. 8 - 28

    Punt

    Harnett Central3rd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    South Johnston has punted to Harnett Central. Harnett Central has the ball on their own 19-yard line. HCHS 8, SJHS 28
    Posted @ 7:52p
  44. 14 - 28

    Passing Touchdown

    Harnett Central3rd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Harnett Central - #1 Caleb Easley 14 Yd pass completed to #20 JBird Williams for a TD. HCHS 14, SJHS 28
    Posted @ 7:59p
  45. 14 - 28

    Rushing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Harnett Central3rd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Harnett Central - 2Pt Conversion Failed. HCHS 14, SJHS 28
    Posted @ 8p
  46. 14 - 28

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    South Johnston3rd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Harnett Central kicked off to South Johnston. South Johnston has the ball on their own 46-yard line. HCHS 14, SJHS 28
    Posted @ 8:02p
  47. 14 - 34

    Rushing Touchdown

    South Johnston3rd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    South Johnston - 54 Yd Rushing TD. HCHS 14, SJHS 34
    Posted @ 8:03p
  48. 14 - 34

    Missed Point After

    South Johnston3rd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    South Johnston - PAT Missed. HCHS 14, SJHS 34
    Posted @ 8:03p
  49. 14 - 34

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Harnett Central3rd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    South Johnston kicked off to Harnett Central. Harnett Central has the ball on South Johnston's 45-yard line. HCHS 14, SJHS 34
    Posted @ 8:05p
  50. 20 - 34

    Rushing Touchdown

    Harnett Central3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Harnett Central - #1 Caleb Easley with a 6 Yd Rushing TD. HCHS 20, SJHS 34
    Posted @ 8:12p
  51. 22 - 34

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Harnett Central3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Harnett Central - #1 Caleb Easley rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. HCHS 22, SJHS 34
    Posted @ 8:13p
  52. 22 - 34

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    South Johnston3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Harnett Central kicked off to South Johnston. South Johnston has the ball on their own 40-yard line. HCHS 22, SJHS 34
    Posted @ 8:14p
  53. 22 - 34

    Punt

    Harnett Central3rd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    South Johnston has punted to Harnett Central. Harnett Central has the ball on South Johnston's 48-yard line. HCHS 22, SJHS 34
    Posted @ 8:17p
  54. 22 - 34

    Long Pass

    Harnett Central3rd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Harnett Central - #1 Caleb Easley with a long pass to #99 JoeZiah Street. Harnett Central has the ball on South Johnston's 13-yard line. HCHS 22, SJHS 34
    Posted @ 8:19p
  55. 28 - 34

    Rushing Touchdown

    Harnett Central3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Harnett Central - #1 Caleb Easley with a 4 Yd Rushing TD. HCHS 28, SJHS 34
    Posted @ 8:21p
  56. 30 - 34

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Harnett Central3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Harnett Central - #1 Caleb Easley rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. HCHS 30, SJHS 34
    Posted @ 8:22p
  57. 30 - 34

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    South Johnston3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Harnett Central kicked off to South Johnston. South Johnston has the ball on Harnett Central's 42-yard line. HCHS 30, SJHS 34
    Posted @ 8:23p
  58. 30 - 34

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    HCHS 30, SJHS 34
    Posted @ 8:24p
  59. 30 - 34

    Update

    South Johnston4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    South Johnston - 4th down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on Harnett Central's 1-yard line. HCHS 30, SJHS 34
    Posted @ 8:29p
  60. 30 - 40

    Rushing Touchdown

    South Johnston4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    South Johnston - 1 Yd Rushing TD. HCHS 30, SJHS 40
    Posted @ 8:32p
  61. 30 - 41

    Made Point After

    South Johnston4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    South Johnston - PAT Good. HCHS 30, SJHS 41
    Posted @ 8:32p
  62. 30 - 41

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Harnett Central4th Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    South Johnston kicked off to Harnett Central. Harnett Central has the ball on their own 35-yard line. HCHS 30, SJHS 41
    Posted @ 8:34p
  63. 30 - 41

    Long Pass

    Harnett Central4th Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Harnett Central - #1 Caleb Easley with a long pass to #99 JoeZiah Street. Harnett Central has the ball on South Johnston's 31-yard line. HCHS 30, SJHS 41
    Posted @ 8:36p
  64. 30 - 41

    Long Run

    Harnett Central4th Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Harnett Central - #1 Caleb Easley with a long run. Harnett Central has the ball on South Johnston's 12-yard line. HCHS 30, SJHS 41
    Posted @ 8:38p
  65. 36 - 41

    Passing Touchdown

    Harnett Central4th Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Harnett Central - #1 Caleb Easley 12 Yd pass completed to #12 Marquis McDougald for a TD. HCHS 36, SJHS 41
    Posted @ 8:38p
  66. 36 - 41

    Rushing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Harnett Central4th Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Harnett Central - 2Pt Conversion Failed. HCHS 36, SJHS 41
    Posted @ 8:39p
  67. 36 - 41

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    South Johnston4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Harnett Central kicked off to South Johnston. South Johnston has the ball on their own 32-yard line. HCHS 36, SJHS 41
    Posted @ 8:41p
  68. 36 - 41

    Fumble Recovery

    Harnett Central4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Harnett Central recovered a fumble by South Johnston and has the ball on South Johnston's 33-yard line. HCHS 36, SJHS 41
    Posted @ 8:42p
  69. 36 - 41

    Turnover on Downs

    South Johnston4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Harnett Central has turned possession over on downs. South Johnston has the ball on their own 26-yard line. HCHS 36, SJHS 41
    Posted @ 8:46p
  70. 36 - 41

    Punt

    Harnett Central4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    South Johnston has punted to Harnett Central. Harnett Central has the ball on their own 33-yard line. HCHS 36, SJHS 41
    Posted @ 8:49p
  71. 36 - 41

    Long Run

    Harnett Central4th Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Harnett Central - #1 Caleb Easley with a long run. Harnett Central has the ball on South Johnston's 8-yard line. HCHS 36, SJHS 41
    Posted @ 8:50p
  72. 36 - 41

    Update

    Harnett Central4th Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Harnett Central - 4th down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on South Johnston's 9-yard line. HCHS 36, SJHS 41
    Posted @ 8:52p
  73. 36 - 41

    Turnover on Downs

    South Johnston4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Harnett Central has turned possession over on downs. South Johnston has the ball on their own 21-yard line. HCHS 36, SJHS 41
    Posted @ 8:53p
  74. 36 - 41

    End of Game

    Final
    HCHS 36, SJHS 41
    Posted @ 9:10p

HCHS @ SJHS Football Game Info

Thu., Sep. 18, 2025 @ 6:30p
The South Johnston (Four Oaks, NC) JV football team won Thursday's home non-conference game against Harnett Central (Angier, NC) by a score of 41-36.

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Will CrockerTrojans Reporter

Rankings & Records

Harnett Central (25-26)

OverallHomeAwayWin %PFPA
7-33-24-1.700256151

South Johnston (25-26)

OverallHomeAwayWin %PFPA
8-25-03-2.800301221

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Harnett Central		7.37.06.05.525.6
South Johnston		7.09.03.51.830.1

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Harnett Central6-1South Johnston6-1
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
9/4/25Smithfield-SelmaHarnett Central(W) 14-88/21/25Smithfield-SelmaSouth Johnston(W) 33-20
9/25/25Harnett CentralWestern Harnett(W) 8-010/16/25Western HarnettSouth Johnston(W) 40-6
10/2/25Union PinesHarnett Central(L) 29-69/24/25South JohnstonUnion Pines(L) 41-0
10/9/25Harnett CentralWest Johnston(W) 26-1410/30/25South JohnstonWest Johnston(W) 24-14
10/16/25Lee CountyHarnett Central(W) 36-3310/9/25South JohnstonLee County(W) 50-32
10/23/25Harnett CentralSouthern Lee(W) 52-010/2/25Southern LeeSouth Johnston(W) 28-15
10/30/25TritonHarnett Central(W) 28-210/21/25South JohnstonTriton(W) 16-6

Record Breakdown

Harnett Central (25-26)

South Johnston (25-26)
7-3
Overall
8-2
0-0
League
0-0
7-3
Non-League
8-2
0-1
Head to Head
1-0
6-1
Common Opponent
6-1
3-2
Home
5-0
4-1
Away
3-2
0-0
Neutral
0-0
0-0
Playoff
0-0
7-3
In-State
8-2
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0