The Holly Springs Golden Hawks picked up a crucial Southwest Wake 4A conference win as a late defensive stand saved a 35-30 victory over the Middle Creek Mustangs.
In a game dominated by good defense, Holly Springs manufactured enough offense to win by two scores at home against Fuquay-Varina, topping its rivals 14-3.
Week three of the high school football season in North Carolina kicks off on Friday night and HighSchoolOT Live presented by Breeze Thru Markets is back this season with live coverage of high school football across North Carolina.