With a playoff game on the line, Wootton rose to the challenge on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 35-21 win over the Governor Thomas Johnson Patriots. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Wootton also won the last time the pair played back in November of 2023.
Wootton's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Hunter Humphries, who threw for 253 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 12.7 yards per attempt. The dominant performance also gave Humphries a new career-high in rushing yards (19). Another pass catcher making a difference was Bryan Ngouzo, who picked up 126 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Wootton wouldn't let Governor Thomas Johnson keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Wootton can thank Tyler Siegel and Jude Ampofo for forcing both of them.
The win got Wootton back to even at 5-5. As for Governor Thomas Johnson, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-8 record this season.
Wootton will head out to square off against Magruder at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Magruder is coming into the game with three straight victories at home, so Wootton will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Governor Thomas Johnson does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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