After flying high against Baconton Charter last Friday, Montgomery County came back down to earth. The Eagles were outmatched by the Johnson County Trojans and fell 38-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Eagles of the 27-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2024.
Markel Tanner threw for 107 yards and one touchdown. Elijah McEwen was his top target, picking up 54 receiving yards and one TD.
Johnson County found their leader in sophomore Jeremiah Scott, who rushed for 87 yards and a pair of scores on only eight carries. Scott also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making one tackle and defending two passes in addition to snagging an interception. Another player making a difference was Cory King, who gained 98 total yards and a touchdown.
Montgomery County's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Johnson County, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Montgomery County has already played their next game, a 41-27 defeat against Atkinson County on the 29th. As for Johnson County, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next match, a 40-14 win against Warren County on the 29th.
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