CLARK, NJ- The Arthur L. Johnson High School Crusaders varsity football team returns home to play Roselle-Abraham Clark HS on Friday, September 22 at 7:00 p.m.
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Roselle-Abraham Clark-Johnson is just about two and a half hours away from the start of gametime.
Checking in from Arthur L. Johnson High School, on site for the game.
Both teams come in with 2-0 records.
Johnson defeated New Providence in their home opener in Week 1 by a final score of 41-3 and Bernards on the road last week in Week 2 by a final score of 38-7.
Roselle-Abraham Clark defeated Bernards at Rahway River Park in Week 1 by a final score of 34-17 and defeated Delaware Valley last week on the road by a final score of 28-21.
Both teams are on the field.
Roselle-Abraham Clark will kick off to Johnson. Crusaders will receive the ball first.
Roselle-Abraham Clark was caught on encroachment. Mike Bruno 25-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Rapp. Mike Casalino PAT Good. Johnson leads Roselle-Abraham Clark 7-0 with 8:07 left in the first half.
Craig McRae 10-yard rushing touchdown and PAT is Good. All tied 7-7 with 5:23 left in the first quarter.
Mike Casalino 30-yard field goal is good. Johnson leads Roselle-Abraham Clark with 0:14 left in the first quarter.
End 1: Johnson leads Roselle 10-7
Huge fumble recovery for Johnson. They’re starting at their own 33-yard line. 10:14 left in the second quarter.
5-yard rushing touchdown from Kahir Pendleton. PAT Blocked. Johnson trails Roselle 13-10 with 3:25 left in the second quarter.
Johnson trails Roselle 13-10 at halftime.
Second half underway.
Not much action in the third quarter. Johnson interception sets them up at their own 37-yard line.
Johnson trails Roselle 13-10 as the third quarter comes to a close.
Kevin Metz with a 5-yard rushing touchdown. PAT no good. Johnson leads Roselle 16-13 with 8:47 left in the fourth quarter.
Metz had a 40-yard rush on the drive, set up by Brandon Rapp interception.
Wow. Joe Turek finishes the drive with a 6-yard rushing touchdown. Johnson leads 23-13 with 2:31 left in the fourth quarter.
Final: Johnson defeats Roselle 23-13. What a game. Crusaders are 3-0 for the first time since 2007.