Football 2008: South Johnston
The South Johnston Trojans had an excellent season in 2007, going undefeated in the Cape Fear Valley Conference, and posting a 10-2 overall record. The Trojans' offense should be in great shape in 2008, returning eight of their starters. The key for the Trojans will be their defense. South Johnston lost most of their starters on defense after the 2007 season, but Coach Joe Salas is confident that they will develop this season. The 2007 junior varsity team posted a healthy 6-3 record in 2007, and the Trojans will work on building on that mark at the varsity level.
| Mascot | Trojans |
| Colors | Green, Gold |
| Conference | Cape Fear Valley |
| Class | 3-A |
| Location | Four Oaks |
| Head Coach | Joe Salas |
| Assistant Coaches | Shane Duler (Off. Coord) Peter Clark Jim Abdella Greg Lilliens Hunter Jenks Damien Adams Hanke Barbe |
| Athletic Director | Mickey Bridgers |
| Principal | Barry Honeycutt |
| Athletic Trainer | |
| 2007 Varsity Record | 10-2 |
| 2007 JV Record | 7-0 |
| Lettermen Returning | 37 |
| Starters Returning | Offense - 8 Defense - 4 Special Teams - 8 |
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Team Strengths: "Speed, veteran offense, strength, special teams."
Team Weaknesses: "Size, young on defense."
2008 Outlook: "Once the defense gets some mud on their tires it should be a fun year."
2008 Key Players
- Tony Davis - TB
- Caleb Lucas - WR
- Kadir Mejia - OL
- Nick Banks - TE
2008 Schedule
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Need Directions?
From Raleigh and West on I-40:
Take I-40 to exit 325 (first exit past the rest area). At the end of the exit ramp, turn left and go to the first paved road to the right, Gilbert Road. Turn right onto Gilbert Road and go approximately one mile to a “T” intersection with US 301. Turn left on US 301 and go approximately one mile. The school will be on your right.
From the East on I-40:
Take I-40 to exit 325. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right and go to the first paved road to the right, Gilbert Road. Turn right onto Gilbert Road and go approximately one mile to a “T” intersection with US 301. Turn left on US 301 and go approximately one mile. The school will be on your right.
From Dunn/Fayetteville and South on I-95:
Take I-95 to exit 79, the Benson exit. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left and go through the town of Benson to the stoplight at US 301 (approximately one-half mile). Turn right onto US 301 and go about three miles. The school will be on your right.
From Smithfield and North on I-95:
Take I-95 to exit 87, the Four Oaks exit. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right and go approximately one-half mile to the stoplight at US 301. Turn left onto US 301 and go about six miles. The school will be on your left.
(Source: South Johnston High School Web Site)