Hancock Central hasn't had much luck against Johnson County recently, but that could start to change on Friday. After each having a week off, both will dust off their jerseys to take on one another at 7:30 p.m. One thing working in Hancock Central's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three matchups.
Hancock Central lost 52-32 to Warren County two weeks ago.
Meanwhile, Johnson County strolled past Treutlen with points to spare two weeks ago, taking the game 21-6. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Trojans.
Johnson County can attribute much of their success to Nathan Turberville, who rushed for 47 yards and three touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Johnson County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 201 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 161 rushing yards in five consecutive contests.
Johnson County wouldn't let Treutlen keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Johnson County can thank Damarion Sharber and Jeremiah Taylor for forcing both of them. Sharber also set a new season high mark in total tackles with seven.
Hancock Central now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Johnson County, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Hancock Central might still be hurting after the 41-20 loss they got from Johnson County when the teams last played back in November of 2023. Thankfully for Hancock Central, Benvonte Murray (who rushed for 112 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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