Second-half surge pushes South Point football past Kings Mountain

Kings Mountain — South Point football, typically regarded as underdogs, stunned their opponents in a Week 9 matchup, defeating Kings Mountain 34-13 at John Gamble Stadium. This victory marks South Point's third consecutive win over Kings Mountain and their 11th win in the past 14 meetings. Crucially, the Red Raiders' performance keeps them in contention for at least a share of the league championship title, trailing rivals Crest by just one game in the Big South 5A/6A.

South Point Coach Adam Hodge expressed immense pride in his team, praising their hard work during practices, which was evident on the field. Despite Kings Mountain taking the early lead with a touchdown from freshman quarterback Jordan Jenkins, South Point's defense held firm. The Red Raiders responded with a 73-yard touchdown run by Cayden Rumph, who also scored again with a 33-yard run.

Running back Kaveaun Pless added two more touchdowns, including a 66-yard dash, providing further momentum for the Red Raiders. South Point outscored Kings Mountain 34-7 after halftime, with standout performances from their defense and key players like Rumph and Pless. This win moves South Point to an overall record of 8-1, including a 4-1 record in the Big South 5A/6A, keeping them in contention for the league championship. Kings Mountain (6-2, 3-1) will need to regroup for an upcoming road game against Hunter Huss.