South Point football secures victory over Ashbrook in Week 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 2:56 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026

South Point football triumphed over Ashbrook with a 38-27 win on September 18 at Lineberger Stadium. The game marked the Red Raiders' first win against Ashbrook in four meetings, improving their record to 5-0 while Ashbrook fell to 2-3. Ashbrook took an early lead with a touchdown pass, but South Point responded with 17 unanswered points. The game featured multiple lead changes, with South Point establishing control in the second half through a series of successful drives and defensive plays, including three interceptions thrown by Ashbrook's A.J. McClain. South Point will face Hunter Huss next, while Ashbrook will host North Gaston.
- •South Point improves to 5-0; Ashbrook drops to 2-3
- •Game featured multiple lead changes
- •South Point's defense forced three interceptions
- •Next up for South Point: matchup at Hunter Huss
- •Ashbrook hosts winless North Gaston next week
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"While their Week 5 matchup was important for Big South 5A/6A purposes, South Point football needed to get a significant weight lifted off its shoulders when it took on nearby Ashbrook.
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