After flying high against Westmont Hilltop last Saturday, Greater Johnstown came back down to earth. The Greater Johnstown Trojans fell 23-14 to the Bishop McCort Crushers on Friday. The defeat continues a trend for the Trojans in their matchups with the Crushers: they've now lost six in a row.
Despite the loss, Greater Johnstown had strong showings from Zymir Reed, who picked up 97 receiving yards and a touchdown, and Mekhi Matthews, who picked up 53 receiving yards and a touchdown. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 73 yards.
Greater Johnstown's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Donier Simpson and Kaleem Taylor. Simpson is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last seven games he's played dating back to last season.
Bishop McCort was led to victory by Angelo Gallucci and Jon Delia. Gallucci rushed for 147 yards on only ten carries, while Delia rushed for 68 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. Delia didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made five total tackles.
Greater Johnstown's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Bishop McCort, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-3.
Greater Johnstown's road trip will continue as they head out to face Richland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Richland will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Greater Johnstown surely won't give up without a fight. As for Bishop McCort, they will stay at home for another week and welcome Westmont Hilltop at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bishop McCort is facing Westmont Hilltop at the right time seeing as Westmont Hilltop is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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