Johnson hasn't had much luck against Jenkins recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Atomsmashers will challenge the Warriors at 7:30 p.m. Johnson has given up an average of 35.7 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Johnson and Windsor Forest meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Friday. The Atomsmashers took a hard 34-15 fall against the Knights.
Johnson's loss came about despite a quality game from Jamauri Johnson, who picked up 80 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Meanwhile, Jenkins came tearing into Friday's contest with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 34.4 points), and they left with even more momentum. Their defense stepped up to hand the Sharks a 49-0 shutout. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Warriors' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 56th, while the Sharks are ranked 411th).
Johnson better keep an eye on Dominique Johnson. He was instrumental in Jenkins' win, rushing for 109 yards and three TDs on only five carries, while also catching one score. Those 109 rushing yards gave Johnson a new career-high.
Jenkins was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 218 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 161 rushing yards in eight consecutive games.
Jenkins didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Tyler Rhodes, Jaleel Jenkins, and Calvin Wallace picked up one apiece. Another thorn in Islands' side was Shaun Lee, who picked up a sack, forced one fumble, and made four total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Jenkins' record is now 8-1. As for Johnson, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-7.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Johnson has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 180.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Jenkins struggles in that department as they've been averaging 242.9 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Johnson took a serious blow against Jenkins in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, falling 50-0. Thankfully for the Atomsmashers, Trenton Rhodes (who rushed for 41 yards and one touchdown, and also picked up 36 receiving yards and one TD) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
