Football Recap: Johnson Snaps Four-Game Streak of Losses at Home + How To Watch

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Previous 5 Games

09/19/25 - Home	35-26 W
09/20/24 - Away	48-19 W
10/19/23 - Away	52-8 W
10/21/22 - Home	40-6 W
10/15/21 - Home	1-0 W

If Groves wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Johnson, they should've done a better job of containing Shamari King. The Atomsmashers walked away with a 35-26 win over the Rebels on Friday for which the team can thank King, who rushed for 252 yards and four TDs on only 15 carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 53 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.

Groves' defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Taff James, who rushed for 66 yards and one touchdown on only nine carries, and also picked up 52 receiving yards and one score. The Rebels also got help from William West, who showed off his sure hands for 87 receiving yards.

Johnson's victory ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-3. As for Groves, they dropped their record down to 0-5 with the loss, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.

Johnson and Groves will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next games. The next time the Atomsmashers see the field they'll take on Liberty County at 7:30 p.m. on October 3. As for Groves, their break will end when they face Southeast Bulloch at 7:30 p.m. on October 3.