CLARK, NJ- The Arthur L. Johnson High School Crusaders varsity football team heads out on the road to play at Bernards HS on Friday, September 15 at 7:00 p.m.
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Johnson-Bernards is just about two and a half hours away from the start of gametime.
Checking in from Bernards High School, on site for the game.
Johnson comes into tonight with a 1-0 record (41-3 win over New Providence in home opener). Bernards comes into tonight with an 0-2 record (35-7 loss to Shabazz in Week 0, 34-17 loss to Roselle in Week 1).
Both teams get on the field.
Johnson wins the coin toss, elects to receive.
Joe Turek powers the Crusaders, a 1-yard rush TD, PAT Good. Johnson leads 7-0, 7:17 left in the first quarter.
Bernards can’t move on first drive, punts. Johnson will start at the Bernards 41-yard line, 5:49 left in first quarter.
Mike Casalino 33-yard field goal is good. Johnson leads 10-0 with 1:52 left in the first quarter.
End 1: Johnson leads Bernards 10-0
Joe Turek with huge interception in Johnson red zone. Johnson gets ball back.
Sebastian Iakouchveitch speeds to the house. First play of Drive, 80-yard rushing TD, PAT Good. Johnson leads Bernards 17-0, 8:47 left in the second quarter.
Ethan Caldwell 7-yard rush has Bernards on the board, PAT Good. Johnson leads 17-7 with 4:35 left in the second quarter.
Vito Galluzzo huge kickoff return to the Bernards 43-yard line. 4:26 left in the second quarter.
Brandon Rapp is off to the races, 54-yard rushing TD. PAT Good. Johnson leads 24-7 with 3:34 left in the second quarter.
Halftime: Johnson leads Bernards 24-7
Second half underway.
Mike Casalino with a deep interception. Johnson gets the ball back with 10:50 left in the third quarter.
Back to the action after a brief play stoppage.
Joe Turek 27-yard rushing TD, second of the game. PAT Good. Johnson leads Bernards 31-7 with 6:39 left in the third quarter.
End 3: Johnson leads Bernards 31-7
Johnson defense stopped Bernards at one end and in full control here defensively.
Mike Bruno 1-yard rushing TD. PAT Good. Johnson leads 38-7 with 6:15 left in the fourth quarter.
Johnson defense has really slowed down Bernards and did not allow them to get any opportunities on offense. Huge one with Roselle coming in next week.
Final: Johnson defeats Bernards 38-7