C.A. Johnson scored the most points they've had all season on Thursday, but it wasn't enough. They took a 33-22 hit to the loss column at the hands of the McBee Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Hornets of the 29-12 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Jeremaih Knightner and Keivonte Bates certainly did their best on Thursday to avoid the loss. Knightner rushed for 116 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, while Bates rushed for 125 yards and two touchdowns. With that strong performance, Bates is now averaging an impressive 103.3 rushing yards per game.
Even though they lost, C.A. Johnson was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 261 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
It was another big night for Jakari Holloman, who rushed for 132 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.3 yards per carry, and also caught a touchdown for McBee. Backing up that air attack was Devarius Ponds, who rushed for 81 yards.
This is the second loss in a row for C.A. Johnson and nudges their season record down to 1-6. As for McBee, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
C.A. Johnson wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 48-6 victory against Great Falls on the 18th. McBee has also already played their next match, a 52-7 defeat against Lewisville on the 18th.
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