{
  "id": 3644923,
  "title": "Johnson football seeks first 2-0 start since 2009",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/johnson-football-seeks-first-2-0-start-since-2009",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T02:13:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/johnson-football-seeks-first-2-021344754.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Savannah, Ga. (WSAV) — Johnson football has taken a step towards making the playoffs for the first time since 2021 with a Week 1 win against Savannah High, 20-6. This victory marked the first time Johnson started their season with a win since 2020. Johnson head coach Steven Smith highlighted the importance of the Week-1 win for momentum, as they aim to elevate the program. Smith stated that after experiencing two 3-7 seasons, this victory sets the stage for moving on in the future and facing tougher opponents. Quarterback Shamari King, who recovered from a season-ending injury last year, acknowledged the physicality of South Effingham, a team that also started the season 1-0. Johnson's game against South Effingham kicks off this Friday at 7:30 p.m. at 7:30 p.m.",
  "summary": "The Johnson football team's journey to make the playoffs for the first time since 2021 started on a positive note with a Week 1 win.",
  "key_points": [
    "Johnson football seeks first 2-0 start since 2009",
    "Defeated Savannah High 20-6 in Week 1",
    "Head coach Steven Smith aims to elevate program"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}