Jan Johnson threw three touchdowns and ran for two more as
Governor Mifflin (Shillington, Pa.) bested
Reading (Pa.) 35-12 on Saturday.
After taking the lead on a touchdown in the second quarter, the Mustangs led 14-6 at the half.
Governor Mifflin expanded its lead to 15 points entering the fourth quarter. GM scored once in the quarter on a Johnson touchdown pass to
Thomas Depaul.
A 14-point fourth quarter was enough to cement the win for the Shillington school, as it pushed the final margin of victory to 23.
Johnson was the top performer for the Mustangs. The sophomore quarterback kicked five extra points. He has now scored nine touchdowns on the season.
Sterling Young-trapp made a difference for the Knights. The sophomore quarterback ran for one touchdown.
Governor Mifflin came into the game allowing 17.0 points per game.
GM also won the meeting between the two teams last season, 48-13.
Governor Mifflin (5-2) goes up against Pottsville in a Berks Inter-County 1 game matchup next week, while Reading (3-4) locks horns with Daniel Boone also in a Berks Inter-County 1 game.
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