Football Recap: Walter Anderson and Anthony Marisa Pace Greater Johnstown Defense + How To Watch

By Team Reports Aug 31, 2025, 7:54pm

Football Recap: Greater Johnstown Trojans vs. Central Dragons

HOW TO WATCH: This game will be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the PA Interscholastic Athletic Assn. (PIAA) & Central High School. Watch Full Replay

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Greater Johnstown had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-2 to make it six. They fell 14-6 to the Central Dragons. The Trojans lost against the Dragons in their previous head to head back in September of 2021, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 54-6 score last time.

Greater Johnstown didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Walter Anderson and Anthony Marisa.

As for Central, the win got them back to even at 1-1. The final result isn't all that surprising considering their considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 171st, while Greater Johnstown is ranked 427th).

Semaj Musei had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 146 yards while picking up 8.6 yards per carry. He didn't just play on offense: he also made one tackle and defended three passes.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Greater Johnstown is set to challenge their familiar foe Somerset at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Central will take on rival Tyrone at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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