CANNONSBURG – Johnson Central’s Hunter McCloud recovered a fumble in the end zone for an early touchdown and the Golden Eagles went on to hammer Boyd County, 48-7, in a game played Friday night at Lions Field.
Running back Joe Jackson rushed for 137 yards and four opening-half touchdowns to help Johnson Central improve to 4-1 overall. He added a fifth rushing touchdown late.
Dillon Preston’s only carry was a 49-yard touchdown run.
The Golden Eagles have not lost since the season opener at home to unbeaten Capital.
Johnson Central plays at East Carter (3-2) next Friday night. .Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.
At Cannonsburg
SCORE BY QUARTERS:
JC (4-1)………………..14 20 7 7 – 48
BC (2-3)…………………0 0 7 0 – 7
Scoring:
First Quarter
JC – Hunter McCloud, fumble recovery in end-zone (Jake Headley kick), 8:21
JC – Joe Jackson, 4-yard run (Jake Headley kick), 2:25
Second Quarter
JC – Joe Jackson, 9-yard run (Jake Headley kick), 10:18
JC – Joe Jackson, 4-yard run (kick failed), 5:17
JC – Joe Jackson, 1-yard run (Jake Headley kick), :17
Third Quarter
JC – Dillon Preston, 49-yard run (Jake Headley kick), 7:29
BC – Carter Stephens, 20-yard run (Clayton Crum kick), :39
Fourth Quarter
JC – Joe Jackson, 10-yard run (Jake Headley kick)
Next up: Johnson Central (4-1) at East Carter (3-2), 7:30 p.m., Sept. 28.