It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Johnsonville had no problem doing just that on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Branchville Yellow Jackets 43-41. For the Flashes, this counts as revenge for the 43-42 victory the Yellow Jackets walked away with the last time they faced one another back in November of 2021.
Johnsonville's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Larkin Powell led the charge by throwing for 105 yards and two touchdowns, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground. Jay Mcfadden helped Powell out on the ground, rushing for 57 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries.
Johnsonville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 285 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September.
Johnsonville's record is now 5-6. As for Branchville, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-3.
Johnsonville will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Lake View at 7:30 p.m. Lake View will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Johnsonville surely won't give up without a fight. Branchville does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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