After both having extra time off, the Beach Bulldogs and the Johnson Atomsmashers will shake off the cobwebs and challenge one another at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Johnson is facing Beach at the wrong time: Beach suffered their first home loss of the season back in September and they're likely out for redemption. They fell 30-17 to the Blue Tide. The Bulldogs have struggled against the Blue Tide recently, as their game back in September was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Johnson's matchup back in September was close up to the half, which is when they kicked things up a notch. They claimed a resounding 48-19 win over Groves on the road. The Atomsmashers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Brian Robinson was his usual excellent self, rushing for 320 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 13.9 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 75-yard run. Another big playmaker for Johnson was Treshwan Robinson, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Johnson was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 429 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Johnson wouldn't let Groves keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Jashawn Lovett was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance.
Beach now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Johnson, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3.
Beach came up short against Johnson in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 20-9. Will Beach have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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