Johnstown-Monroe's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Mt. Vernon Yellowjackets 41-0 at home. The game marked the Johnnies' most dominant victory of the season so far.
Johnstown-Monroe had a senior duo take command as Sam Marasek rushed for 119 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries and Nana Owusu rushed for 126 yards and three touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards Marasek has posted since back in August of 2023.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Johnstown-Monroe was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 312 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 208 rushing yards in nine consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Johnstown-Monroe's defense made their presence known, laying out Jake Taylor. eight times. In that department, Camren Davis was the leader with two sacks.
Johnstown-Monroe's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Mt. Vernon, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Johnstown-Monroe will challenge Watkins Memorial at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Johnstown-Monroe's defense has only allowed 12 points per game this season, so Watkins Memorial's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Mt. Vernon, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Heath at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mt. Vernon is facing Heath at the right time seeing as Heath is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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