Football Preview: Bishop McCort Crushers vs. Greater Johnstown Trojans
The Bishop McCort Crushers will face off against the Greater Johnstown Trojans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Friday, Bishop McCort needed a bit of extra time to put away Somerset. They managed a 30-24 win over the Eagles. The Crushers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Greater Johnstown hadn't done well against Westmont Hilltop recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. Greater Johnstown was the clear victor by a 42-21 margin over Westmont Hilltop. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Trojans have posted against the Hilltoppers since September 16, 2017.
Greater Johnstown found their leader in underclassman Julius Reed, who threw for 374 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 18.7 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 49 yards. Zymir Reed was Julius' top target, picking up 189 receiving yards and a touchdown.
The win snapped Bishop McCort's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-3 record. As for Greater Johnstown, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3.
Everything came up roses for Bishop McCort against Greater Johnstown in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 42-0 win. Will Bishop McCort repeat their success, or does Greater Johnstown have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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