C.A. Johnson hasn't had much luck against Lamar recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The C.A. Johnson Hornets will play host again on Friday to welcome the Lamar Silver Foxes, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
C.A. Johnson is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Great Falls 48-6 at home. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 42-0.
C.A. Johnson got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jeremaih Knightner out in front who rushed for 88 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries. Knightner also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making four total tackles. Another back making a difference was Jaylen Miller, who rushed for 55 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: C.A. Johnson was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 312 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Meanwhile, Lamar came tearing into Friday's contest with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 38 points) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Stallions, posting a 39-12 win at home. The result was nothing new for the Silver Foxes, who have now won five matches by 27 points or more so far this season.
Lamar can attribute much of their success to Zori Pierce, who rushed for 115 yards and a touchdown on only six carries, and Nygel Eaddy, who rushed for 103 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries. That's the most rushing yards Pierce has posted since back in November of 2023. Nyshaun Quillen was in the mix too, providing Lamar with two touchdowns.
C.A. Johnson's victory bumped their record up to 2-6. As for Lamar, their win bumped their record up to 6-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. C.A. Johnson has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 192.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Lamar struggles in that department as they've been averaging 157.8. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
C.A. Johnson came up short against Lamar in their previous meeting back in October of 2021, falling 24-16. Will C.A. Johnson have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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