Football Recap: Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies vs. Lakewood Lancers
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Johnstown-Monroe). They really took it to the Lakewood Lancers for the full four quarters, racking up a 76-0 victory at home. The Johnnies might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by 28 points or more this season.
Johnstown-Monroe had a senior duo take command as Nana Owusu rushed for 208 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries and Sam Marasek rushed for 104 yards and three touchdowns. Those three rushing touchdowns set a new season-high mark for Marasek. Another player making a difference was Ryan Sager, who rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Johnstown-Monroe was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 592 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 208 rushing yards in 13 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
One reason for the win was Johnstown-Monroe's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for nine sacks. It was truly a group effort as Erik Marohl, Camren Davis, and Anthony Bleas picked up two apiece.
Johnstown-Monroe's win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-1. As for Lakewood, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Johnstown-Monroe will square off against Utica at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Utica will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Johnstown-Monroe surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lakewood, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Newark Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lakewood is facing Newark Catholic at the right time seeing as Newark Catholic is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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