South Brunswick rallies past South Columbus 20-18 on senior night
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NC (WWAY) — South Brunswick rallied in the second half to defeat South Columbus 20-18 on senior night, improving to 4-4 on the season.
The Cougars struck first after a strong kickoff return set up a scoring opportunity. Quarterback Kaelum Grainger found Edward Young on a screen pass, and Young did the rest to give South Brunswick a 7-0 lead.
South Columbus answered on its next possession, with Cam Bellamy rushing for a touchdown. The Stallions missed the extra point, leaving South Brunswick ahead 7-6.
In the second quarter, Amerius Revels scored for the Cougars to extend their lead to 14-6.
The Stallions responded when Jaxon Greene connected with Jamarion Stackhouse for a touchdown. South Columbus failed to convert the two-point attempt, keeping South Brunswick in front by two.
South Columbus then took the lead in unusual fashion. On the ensuing kickoff, Juju Simmons muffed the kick, and the ball traveled into the end zone. After a scramble for possession, the Stallions recovered the ball for a score to take an 18-14 lead into halftime.
South Brunswick responded in the second half, scoring to reclaim the lead and ultimately secure a 20-18 victory.
The win moves the Cougars to 4-4 on the season.
