After losing to Lakewood the last time they met, North Johnston decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The North Johnston Panthers won a matchup that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Lakewood Leopards 8-7. The eight-point effort marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring match of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Kaleb Pone rushed for 127 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 107 yards on nine of 20 attempts.
Tyler Danielson was his top target, picking up 53 receiving yards.
North Johnston now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Lakewood, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-2.
North Johnston will venture away from home to face off against Spring Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Lakewood, they will welcome Union at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Lakewood has played have been within three points, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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