Two dominant backs in Geron Johnson and Josiah Claybrooks are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Bartlett Panthers are on the road again on Friday to play the Kirkwood Cobras at 7:00 p.m.
Last Friday, Bartlett didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Whitehaven, but they still walked away with a 19-14 win.
It was another big night for Johnson, who rushed for 153 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.3 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 81-yard run.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Kirkwood). They breezed by West Creek to the tune of 46-0 on Friday. Considering the Cobras have won seven contests by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Claybrooks and Miles Reding were among the main playmakers for Kirkwood as the former rushed for 118 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries and the latter threw for 181 yards and two touchdowns while completing 92.3% of his passes.
Kirkwood wouldn't let West Creek keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Kirkwood can thank Jacory Gentry and Matthew Dirks for forcing both of them.
Kirkwood's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-2. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 9.0 points per game. As for Bartlett, their record is now 6-3.
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