LASKER, N.C.—Southampton Academy quarterback Wesley Barnes connected with Matt Nixon on 7- and 25-yard passes to help the Raiders with a 30-18 Colonial Carolina Conference win on Friday night.

The victory over Northeast Academy in Lasker, N.C., makes the Raiders 3-1 on the season.

“If I had a game ball to give away, I would’ve given it to Thomas Taylor,” said SA Coach Dale Marks. “He had a great defensive game and rushed 12 times for 52 yards. Wesley played well and Matt. It was a good team effort.”

Northeast opened scoring on a 1-yard run by Bo Daniel in the second quarter.

Barnes followed with the 7-yard pass to Nixon; Tonee Hill ran in for the conversion, giving the Raiders an 8-6 lead.

Northeast’s Ryan Williams scored on a 3-yard running, giving the team a 12-8 halftime lead.

Barnes connected with Nixon for their second touchdown in the third quarter. Taylor ran the ball in for the 2-point conversion, putting the Raiders ahead 16-12.

Taylor then scored on a 9-yard run and Hill picked up the 2-point conversion. Hill scored the next touchdown on a 3-yard run; the conversion failed.

Adam Creech scored the final touchdown for Northeast on a 38-yard carry.

SA rushed 47 times for 257 yards, compared to Northeast, who carried the ball 37 times for 177.

The Chargers’ leading rusher was Hill, who got 123 yards on 18 carries. Barnes added 61 yards on nine carries and passed for 79 yards, going 6-for-8. Nixon caught five catches for 68 yards.