South Johnston made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Fike, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Trojans fell just short of the Golden Demons by a score of 20-17 on Thursday. The Trojans lost against the Golden Demons in their previous head to head back in September of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 24-0 score last time.
South Johnston's loss came despite strong showings from Holt Langston and Cayden Odle. Langston rushed for 192 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 8.7 yards per carry, while Odle rushed for 70 yards and one score.
Don't try to pin the team's loss on the defense: they kept the trenches locked down and allowed a mere two yards per carry. The team can thank Mason Weaver for the heroic effort on defense: he. South Johnston hasn't allowed more than 2.2 yards per carry in five consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Sam Finch went supernova For Fike., throwing for 245 yards and two TDs, while also rushing for 45 yards and one touchdown.
South Johnston's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Fike, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. South Johnston will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Midway at 7:00 p.m. on the 12th. As for Fike, they will challenge Ayden - Grifton at 7:00 p.m. on the 5th.
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