Johnson Creek came into their game on Friday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 36-12 to the Lourdes Knights. The Bluejays were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Knights apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Johnson Creek lost, don't look at Luke Hartz. Despite the final result, he rushed for 161 yards and a pair of scores on only six carries.
Having lost for the first time this season, Johnson Creek fell to 3-1. As for Lourdes, the win keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Johnson Creek will square off against rival Palmyra-Eagle at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Lourdes is set to challenge their familiar foe Cambria-Friesland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Knights 13.2, the Hilltoppers 13.8) so any points scored will be well earned.
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