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Former Gamecock Holloman takes over football program at alma mater

South Pointe has named a graduate of the school as its new varsity football head coach.

DeVonte Holloman played his final season of high school football at South Pointe in 2008, and 11 years later, has been named Strait Herron’s successor. He was introduced during a press conference at the school on Monday afternoon.

“We wanted to make sure someone was really able to connect with South Pointe,” said principal Dr. Marty Conner. “We have a tradition of winning, of football excellence, we wanted to make sure someone had the understanding of what we’re about here at South Pointe.