Morgan Park's rock-solid defense showed up for the team's fourth consecutive shutout on Saturday. They blew past the Johnson Pumas 42-0 at home. Considering the Mustangs have won four matches by more than 19 points this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Nasir Rankin was his usual excellent self, picking up 128 receiving yards and two touchdowns. His longest reception was for an incredible 80 yards. Another player making a difference was Marcus Thaxton, who threw for 227 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 passes.
Morgan Park's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Jahmare Washington and Jermaine Erving. Josiah Scott was another major factor on D, picking up two sacks and making six total tackles.
Morgan Park's win was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1. As for Johnson, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Morgan Park will welcome Lane Tech at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Morgan Park: 5.8, Lane Tech: 11.4) so any points scored will be well earned. As for Johnson, they will venture away from home to take on Lincoln Park at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Lincoln Park will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Johnson surely won't give up without a fight.
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