Football Recap: Coventry Oakers vs. Johnston Panthers
Coventry won the last time they faced Johnston, and things went their way on Wednesday too. The Coventry Oakers took down the Johnston Panthers 35-21. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Oakers.
Michael Messina and Matt Clements certainly did their best on Wednesday to avoid the loss. Messina gained 76 total yards and two touchdowns, while Clements threw for 207 yards and two touchdowns on only 19 passes. Messina's longest reception was for an impressive 55 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total.
Coventry's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-7. As for Johnston, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-8 record this season.
Coventry does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Johnston, they will head out on the road to square off against Scituate at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday. Scituate's defense has only allowed 12.4 points per game this season, so Johnston's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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