While it was Treutlen who put the first points on the board on Friday, it was Johnson County who put up more. The Vikings received a blow as they fell 28-13 to the Trojans. The Vikings have struggled against the Trojans recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Treutlen's loss came despite strong showings from Zaniel Stokes and Za'Kian Tobler. Stokes rushed for 71 yards and one score, while Tobler rushed for 102 yards and one TD.
Jeremiah Scott produced another solid effort rushing for 86 yards and one touchdown on only five carries, while also picking up 90 receiving yards for Johnson County. Scott's longest rush was for an impressive 57 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Johnson County also got a significant boost from Tayshawn Norris, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 80 yards.
Treutlen's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Johnson County, the win keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Treutlen will challenge Wilcox County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Vikings' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Johnson County, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Hancock Central at 7:30 p.m. on the 26th. The matchup will also give the Trojans their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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