Johnston had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They took a 19-15 hit to the loss column at the hands of the North Providence Cougars. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Johnston lost on Thursday, don't look at Dean Paris. Despite the final result, he rushed for 49 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 33 receiving yards. Johnston also got help from Lyalo Harrison Perez, who showed off his sure hands for 103 receiving yards.
Johnston will head out to challenge Mansfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for North Providence, they will be playing at home against Classical at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. North Providence will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak dating back to last season.
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