The Smithfield-Selma Spartans pulled away for a 4-2 win over the North Johnston Panthers on Wednesday, earning their second consecutive victory by a two-goal margin. The Spartans used a balanced attack, with Elijah Kennedy scoring twice and Juancy Lino and Christopher Turcios each adding one goal.
Smithfield-Selma’s recent results against North Johnston show a variety of outcomes, including a 4-2 away win on 08/20/25, a 2-2 draw at home on 09/09/24, a 4-1 home win on 09/14/23, a 2-3 home loss on 09/15/22, and a 0-6 away loss on 08/30/22, with five more games noted in the series.
The win improves Smithfield-Selma to a 2-1 record on the season, while North Johnston slips to 0-2.
Both teams are set to welcome home crowds this weekend. Smithfield-Selma hosts Chambers at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, and North Johnston hosts J.F. Webb at 3:00 p.m. Saturday.
Additional notes and context:
– Kennedy’s two-goal performance provided the scoring spark, supported by Lino and Turcios, illustrating depth in the Spartans’ offense.
– The result suggests growing offensive balance and a step forward on the defensive end, which bodes well as they return to the home field.
– A positive, hopeful takeaway is that Smithfield-Selma is building momentum with back-to-back multi-goal wins and will look to carry that confidence into their weekend matchup.
Summary: Smithfield-Selma earned a 4-2 victory behind a multi-player scoring effort, extending their momentum into a pair of upcoming home games, while North Johnston faces a quick turnaround as they host J.F. Webb. The Spartans appear to be developing offensive balance and improved execution as the season progresses.