After three games on the road, Johnson is heading back home. They will host the Calvary Day Cavaliers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Last Friday, Johnson was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 24-20 to Beach.
Meanwhile, Calvary Day entered their tilt with Islands on Friday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Sharks 61-0 at home. The Cavaliers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Calvary Day relied on the efforts of James Mobley, who threw for 62 yards and three touchdowns, and Caden Jones, who rushed for 33 yards and two touchdowns. Mobley is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season. Thomas Blackshear also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Johnson's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Calvary Day, they pushed their record up to 5-1 with the victory, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Johnson has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 181.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Calvary Day struggles in that department as they've been averaging 154.3. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Johnson took a serious blow against Calvary Day in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 56-0. Thankfully for Johnson, Jake Merklinger (who threw for 127 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 passes, and also rushed for 30 yards) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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