Thunderbirds
| 09/05/25 @ Southern | 42-20 |
| 08/29/25 vs Tri County | 52-12 |
| 10/17/24 @ Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer | 65-25 |
| 10/11/24 vs Lourdes Central Catholic | 42-22 |
| 10/04/24 @ Omaha Christian Academy | 72-18 |
| 09/27/24 vs Freeman | 32-27 |
Johnson County Central had already won five in a row dating back to last season (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 31.8 points) and they went ahead and made it six on Friday. Everything went their way against the Southern Raiders as they made off with a 42-20 victory. With the Thunderbirds ahead 28-6 at the half, the match was all but over already.
Johnson County Central's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Wes Swanson, who threw for 202 yards and three touchdowns on perfect 9-for-9 passing, and also punched in one score on the ground. Swanson also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making ten total tackles and defending three passes in addition to snagging an interception. Johnson County Central's leading receiver Jack Waring was Swanson's top target yet again, picking up 87 receiving yards and three TDs.
Johnson County Central's run defense was locked in: Southern could only muster 2.8 yards per carry. While three picked up at least ten total tackles, Swanson stood above the rest. He threw for 202 yards and three touchdowns on perfect 9-for-9 passing, and also punched in one score on the ground. Johnson County Central didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 7.6.
Johnson County Central's defense didn't let Paxx Adams., get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for six sacks. In that department, Wyatt Case was the leader with 2.5 sacks. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in each of the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Southern lost, don't look at Carsen Goes. Despite the final result, he rushed for 58 yards and one TD, and also picked up 51 receiving yards and one score.
Johnson County Central's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Southern, they dropped their record down to 1-1 with the loss, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Johnson County Central will head out to challenge Sacred Heart at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Southern, they will square off against Johnson-Brock at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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